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International Women’s Day
March 2, 2026In honour of the 115th International Women’s Day, meet some of the outstanding women in the UBC Faculty of Medicine — learners, faculty and staff — who are transforming health for everyone. Read More >

Celebrating changemaking women in the Faculty of Medicine
March 2, 2026Learn about and celebrate some of the many incredible researchers, clinicians and educators of the UBC Faculty of Medicine – from 1950 onwards. Read More >

UBC Medicine researchers awarded nearly $10M to advance cancer prevention and early detection
February 26, 2026The projects will enhance prevention of some of the most common diseases including ovarian, breast, colorectal, cervical and gastrointestinal cancers. Read More >

UBC Medicine entrepreneurs join HATCH Builder to advance innovative health solutions
February 23, 2026The UBC spin-off companies are addressing key health challenges including precision cancer treatment, emergency healthcare and female sexual health. Read More >

Harnessing AI to improve ovarian cancer outcomes
February 19, 2026An international collaboration involving UBC researchers has been awarded $2M to use AI to identify factors tied to long-term survival. Read More >

UBC-led team receives Horizon Europe funding to improve community-based care in Uganda and Kenya
February 18, 2026The team is the first in Canada to receive Horizon Europe funding, leading a project to improve post-hospital care for sepsis. Read More >

A new chapter in women’s health
February 17, 2026Despite its profound impacts, menopause remains one of the least understood stages of life. UBC’s Dr. Lori Brotto is helping to shed light on a subject long overlooked, with a view to improve support for women in midlife. Read More >

Celebrating the transformational impact of UBC resident doctors
February 9, 2026More than 1,500 UBC resident doctors are delivering care in urban, rural, remote and Indigenous communities across B.C. Read More >

Using AI to enhance prevention of diabetes-related blindness
February 5, 2026UBC researchers used AI to identify sex differences in diabetic retinopathy that could be essential for precision diagnostics and care. Read More >

UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $30 million from CIHR
February 4, 2026Research projects will address priority topics including cancer, diabetes and medication access in rural, remote and Indigenous communities. Read More >