Feature Stories
Discover the stories shaping the future of health. From tackling health inequities to advancing cutting-edge research and education, these features showcase how the UBC Faculty of Medicine is turning bold ideas into transformative action. Explore how we’re creating a healthier, more inclusive future for everyone.
How babies learn language, and what parents can do to help
October 20, 2025
UBC speech sciences expert Dr. Alexis Black shares tips on supporting children’s healthy language development — from even before they’re born.
UBC expands two health profession programs to Vancouver Island
October 6, 2025
People on Vancouver Island can now train closer to home for careers in physical therapy and speech-language pathology with the expansion of UBC’s programs to Vancouver Island.
A shared vision for better health
September 22, 2025
A unique initiative in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is bringing Indigenous patient partners and UBC experts together to address barriers to eye care.
How to get kids active this school year
September 8, 2025
UBC Medicine researchers share why today’s kids aren’t moving enough — and how we can help change that.
Back to School 2025
August 25, 2025
The UBC Faculty of Medicine welcomes learners to a new academic year.
How chronic heartburn can drive esophageal cancer
August 8, 2025
UBC researchers identify “molecular switch” that triggers precancerous changes in the esophagus—opening opportunities for early detection and prevention.
Understanding the risks of extreme heat and wildfire smoke
July 21, 2025
UBC’s Dr. Sarah Henderson discusses her latest research into combined exposures, and what’s needed to protect those at risk.
Celebrating changemaking women in the Faculty of Medicine
June 23, 2025
From the preeminent Parkinson’s disease researcher in our inaugural graduating class to the visionary radiologist who launched the province’s mammography program, we invite you to learn about and celebrate some of the incredible women researchers, clinicians and educators of our past, present and future.
Delivering AI’s promise of better health care
June 12, 2025
Jump-started by a $22.5 million gift, UBC’s new AI and Health Network is deploying powerful artificial intelligence tools to drive health system innovation and improve patient care.
Could AI and lab-grown sperm solve male infertility?
June 9, 2025
Using 3D bioprinting and other cutting-edge technologies, a team of UBC researchers led by Dr. Ryan Flannigan is bringing new hope to men with a severe form of infertility
The Next Big Question
Curiosity, when coupled with research, has the power to change the world. Go behind the scenes with UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers who are sparking new ideas, asking big questions, and helping unlock remarkable discoveries to help transform health for everyone.
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