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How UBCO Health Researcher of the Year Dr. Brodie Sakakibara is empowering stroke survivors
May 28, 2025Dr. Brodie Sakakibara empowers stroke survivors with self-management support and tech-powered solutions. Read More >

From cancer therapies to a new generation of vaccines—how UBC professor Pieter Cullis transformed drug delivery
May 27, 2025Nearly 50 years of research by Dr. Pieter Cullis and his collaborators is powering a medical revolution. Read More >

When is period pain not normal? New website helps young people navigate when to seek care
May 27, 2025A new project led by PhD student Zeba Khan is raising awareness about period pain and the resources available to help. Read More >

Centering tradition and culture in medicine 
May 26, 2025On May 20, Indigenous Elders and community members came together with family, friends, faculty and staff to honour and celebrate the incredible achievements of this year’s Indigenous medical graduates. Read More >

Gamified stroke recovery improves arm function
May 20, 2025New software brings the engaging video game format to stroke rehabilitation. Read More >

Tuum Est! Spring Graduation 2025
May 20, 2025This week, hundreds of new graduates — from across a wide range of Faculty of Medicine programs — will celebrate their achievements and look ahead to the next stage of their careers as doctors, midwives, researchers and more. Read More >

Certain bacteria in breast tumour environments may fuel cancer spread
May 6, 2025UBC Medicine research is reshaping our understanding of how cancer spreads and could lead to new ways to slow or stop metastasis. Read More >

UBC Medicine members receive 2025 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
May 2, 2025The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards honour extraordinary women leaders for their contributions to the well-being of families and communities. Read More >

A digestive ‘treasure chest’ shows promise for targeted drug treatment in the gut
May 1, 2025UBC researchers have developed a new targeted drug delivery method for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease. Read More >

New genomics projects to improve disease testing and treatment
April 30, 2025Eight newly funded research projects will support precision medicine for cancer, heart disease, organ transplants and more. Read More >