Three UBC Medicine researchers elected as 2026 Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Drs. Mariana Brussoni, David Granville and Aly Karsan are among 59 new Fellows.
UBC Medicine researchers awarded CFI funding to advance research innovation
The new funding will support key areas of research including children’s precision medicine, family planning, brain health and more.
Dr. Sarah Hedtrich awarded $5.5M to develop curative gene-editing therapy for rare skin diseases
The international collaboration aims to develop the first topical gene-editing treatment for Epidermolysis Bullosa and other inherited skin diseases.
Children of mothers with congenital heart disease face higher risk of developmental vulnerability
New UBC research highlights importance of ensuring children and families receive the care and resources they need.
Billions of doses later: Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise
Comprehensive review brings together global evidence to strengthen public trust and counter misinformation as mRNA vaccines expand to prevent and treat more diseases.
Gut fungi may hold the key to treating asthma, allergies worldwide
New research led by UBC’s Dr. Stuart Turvey sheds light on the important role fungi play in the gut microenvironment.
Dr. Marco Marra honoured with Canadian Cancer Society Lifetime Contribution Prize
An international leader in cancer genomics, Dr. Marra is recognized for his transformative impact on cancer research and care.
Faniry Ramorasata
Vancouver Fraser Medical Program
Residency: Family Practice, Abbotsford-Mission
Geordon Omand
Emergency Medicine Enhanced Skills, Kamloops
Four UBC Medicine researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
Four researchers from the UBC Faculty of Medicine are among the new and renewed Canada Research Chairs recently announced by the Government of Canada.