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Lactation drug could reduce breast cancer risk after childbirth, study suggests
October 15, 2026Medication used postpartum shows promise as a prevention strategy for breast cancer, with clinical trials set to begin. Read More >

UBC faculty and learners recognized by Medical Alumni Association for 2026
October 13, 2026Dr. Wendy Norman, Dr. Hamed Umedaly, Coralie Tcheune and Avery McNair have made meaningful contributions to strengthening and enriching the UBC medical community. Read More >

New UBC Medicine spin-offs and emerging ventures turning research into health solutions
October 8, 2026New companies emerging from UBC Medicine are advancing new approaches to cancer care, digital health, therapeutics, medical imaging and more. Read More >

HPV vaccine offers lasting protection for women living with HIV, study finds
October 6, 2026Longest study of its kind could help accelerate global efforts to eliminate cervical cancer. Read More >

How a UBC undergraduate radiology course is improving health across campus and beyond
October 5, 2026The interdisciplinary course is empowering students to become health advocates — and attracting new talent to the field Read More >

CIEBH receives $1.55M to advance Canada’s health security
October 5, 2026Federal investment in Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub will extend work to develop made-in-Canada medicines and prepare for future health threats. Read More >

Do you really need to cut off the crusts? How to pack school lunches for picky eaters
October 1, 2026UBC clinical instructor and pediatric occupational therapist Dr. Lauren Hershfield offers tips for making school lunches less stressful for picky eaters…and parents. Read More >

A Sacred Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation: From Generation to Generation
September 30, 2026Derek K Thompson – Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun, Hereditary Chief and Director of Indigenous Engagement, reflects on family, history and the responsibility in reconciliation. Read More >

Canada’s first human bird flu case offers new clues for monitoring pandemic threats
September 28, 2026UBC researchers found genetic mutations weakened the virus’s ability to bind to human cells, highlighting the need to test how emerging viruses behave. Read More >

Meet the Faculty of Medicine doctoral students named 2026 UBC Public Scholars
September 25, 2026The scholars are advancing collaborative, impactful research in areas like stroke rehabilitation, cerebral palsy and more. Read More >