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.
Strengthening STEM pathways for Indigenous youth
April 1, 2024
A look back at the early impacts of seed2STEM, an innovative UBC summer research program for Indigenous youth in B.C.
Trans-inclusive reproductive health care
March 28, 2024
Dr. A.J. Lowik is working to shape more trans-inclusive, gender-affirming reproductive health care for British Columbians.
UBC Faculty of Medicine launches new rural family medicine residency program
March 18, 2024
The Rural Immersion program will train UBC family medicine resident doctors in communities across northern B.C.
New Hope for Treating Childhood Leukemia
March 11, 2024
By studying cancer genomics at the single-cell level, UBC’s Dr. Marco Marra is opening up new treatment possibilities for children battling cancer.
International Women’s Day 2024
March 4, 2024
In honour of International Women’s Day, meet some of the outstanding women in the UBC Faculty of Medicine — learners, faculty and staff members — who are transforming health for everyone.
Drug Discovery at an Atomic Scale
February 26, 2024
UBC’s Dr. Sriram Subramaniam is using powerful cryo-electron microscopes to accelerate drug development for cancer, infectious diseases and more.
Can your breath be used to detect lung cancer
February 12, 2024
In the first laboratory of its kind in North America, UBC’s Dr. Renelle Myers is harnessing the power of breath in the hopes of saving more lives, sooner.
Celebrating UBC Resident Doctors
February 5, 2024
More than 1,440 UBC resident doctors are delivering excellence in health care for British Columbians
Endometriosis: Towards better diagnosis and treatment
January 22, 2024
UBC’s Dr. Paul Yong is helping ignite change for thousands of people faced with the painful disorder.
Could chicken eggs help revolutionize cancer treatment for children?
January 8, 2024
UBC’s Dr. James Lim is part of a research team helping to bring new hope to children battling hard-to-treat cancers.
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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