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World-renowned multiple sclerosis expert joins UBC to advance next-generation therapies
May 28, 2026Dr. Jan Lünemann is the inaugural UBC Chair in Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology Research. Read More >

New UBC research facility aims to transform brain health using blood tests
May 27, 2026New facility led by Dr. Cheryl Wellington is advancing development of faster, less invasive tools for detecting and monitoring brain disorders. Read More >

Walking the path to medicine together
May 25, 2026This spring, 10 new Indigenous doctors celebrated their graduation from medical school at UBC Read More >

New brain stimulation therapy shows promise for bipolar depression
May 21, 2026Clinical trial suggests magnetic seizure therapy could expand treatment options for severe bipolar depression, with fewer side effects. Read More >

Tuum Est! Spring Graduation 2026
May 19, 2026Hundreds of UBC Faculty of Medicine graduates are being celebrated this week for their outstanding achievements. Read More >

Kids who take risks at play make faster, smarter decisions in traffic
May 19, 2026Researchers used virtual reality to discover that children who embrace risky play develop sharper street-crossing skills. Read More >

UBC Medicine researchers awarded funding through New Frontiers in Research Fund
May 14, 2026Drs. Clare Ardern, Graziano Oldani and Min-Hyung Ryu are advancing innovative research in organ transplantation, precision sleep health and emergency back pain care. Read More >

Four UBC Medicine researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
May 13, 2026Four researchers from the UBC Faculty of Medicine are among the new and renewed Canada Research Chairs recently announced by the Government of Canada. Read More >

Dr. Shelina Babul honoured with 2026 YWCA Women of Distinction Award
May 13, 2026Dr. Babul was recognized for her work in injury prevention, concussion research and advancing the adoption of evidence-based interventions. Read More >

Addressing forced resilience: Indigenous experiences with genomic medicine in B.C.
May 12, 2026New research examines how systemic barriers in health care shape Indigenous families’ views about genomic medicine. Read More >