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UBC joins Eurolife Network, strengthening international collaboration on biomedical research and training
May 7, 2026UBC is the first institution outside Europe to join the prestigious biomedical research network. Read More >

UBC Medicine graduate student and faculty honoured with Killam teaching awards
May 6, 2026The annual awards are presented to faculty and teaching assistants nominated by students, colleagues and alumni. Read More >

Two federally funded training programs to build Canada’s biomedical research and innovation capacity
April 30, 2026The programs will equip emerging researchers to advance drug development and aging research in Canada. Read More >

Drugging the undruggable: Scientists achieve million-fold leap in targeting elusive cancer proteins
April 28, 2026Few medications can target disordered proteins, but new research outlines an enhanced approach that could lead to treatments for prostate cancer and other diseases. Read More >

New study reveals a better way to get the heart back on beat
April 27, 2026Large international clinical trials shows an innovative procedure outperforms drugs for advanced atrial fibrillation Read More >

COVID antiviral speeds recovery, but doesn’t reduce hospitalization in vaccinated patients
April 24, 2026Major Canadian and UK studies provide crucial evidence for targeting use of Paxlovid in today's highly vaccinated populations. Read More >

New targeted therapy shows promise against aggressive childhood and adult cancers
April 23, 2026UBC-led study finds new therapy can eliminate tumours and stop cancer spread in preclinical models. Read More >

UBC researchers aim to deliver earlier warnings on the toxic drug supply
April 21, 2026The Track & Trace pilot program will map where substances are coming from, and going to, informing public safety and health. Read More >

Neurons store and use lipids for energy, reshaping understanding of brain health and metabolism
April 20, 2026New study shows healthy neurons contain lipid droplets that help support their function and whole-body energy balance. Read More >

Detailed map of breast tissue changes reveals role of menopause in cancer susceptibility
April 20, 2026New UBC research shows how aging alters breast tissue and creates conditions for cancer to emerge. Read More >