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Community-university partnerships advance local health solutions
March 24, 2026From Indigenous perspectives on disability to health literacy for newcomers, UBC researchers and community partners are co-creating solutions across B.C. Read More >

UBC Medicine researchers receive federal funding to accelerate genomic solutions through industry collaborations
March 18, 2026Academia-industry partnered projects will develop implementation-ready solutions for cancer, diabetes, disease diagnosis and more. Read More >

UBC researchers advance next-generation sports monitoring through Samsung collaboration
March 17, 2026Drs. Babak Shadgan and Ali Bashashati are combining advanced sensors and AI to develop novel wearable technology for sports monitoring, rehabilitation and more. Read More >

The UBC scientist who built Canada’s largest biotech company
March 16, 2026Pushing the economy forward: Dr. Allen Eaves built STEMCELL Technologies into a global company that anchors B.C.’s rapidly growing life sciences sector. Read More >

UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $21M for research infrastructure to accelerate discovery and impact
March 16, 2026The federal funding will strengthen innovation in cancer treatment, brain health, infectious diseases, biomedical engineering and more. Read More >

Faculty of medicine researchers honoured with UBC’s 2025 Faculty Research Awards
March 10, 2026Drs. Kristin Campbell, Carl de Boer, Anne Gadermann and Jackie Whittaker were honoured for research excellence. Read More >

International Women’s Day
March 5, 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 >

UBC Medicine startups propel global health innovations through Venture Founder
March 5, 2026Seven new ventures are addressing global health challenges in areas including cancer, diabetes treatment and student mental health. Read More >

One in 20 babies experiences physical abuse, global review finds
March 5, 2026New UBC Medicine study finds that nearly five per cent of infants experience physical aggression from caregivers, revealing a largely hidden public health issue. Read More >

Celebrating changemaking women in the Faculty of Medicine
March 1, 2026Learn about and celebrate some of the many incredible researchers, clinicians and educators of the UBC Faculty of Medicine – from 1950 onwards. Read More >