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Dr. Marco Marra honoured with Canadian Cancer Society Lifetime Contribution Prize
June 17, 2026An international leader in cancer genomics, Dr. Marra is recognized for his transformative impact on cancer research and care. Read More >

UBC Medicine community members honoured by Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada
June 11, 2026Drs. Shannon Waters and Denna Flett are recognized for advancing Indigenous health and strengthening the wellbeing of Indigenous peoples across the country. Read More >

UBC launches training opportunity for medical students in East Kootenays
June 10, 2026Year-long program, in partnership with Interior Health, will strengthen clinical skills and deepen community connections Read More >

BC Rural Health Awards recognize UBC Medicine community members
June 10, 2026Drs. Charlie Eckfeldt, Justina Marianayagam, David Merry and Marius Mostert are recognized for their dedication to providing compassionate care in rural, remote and Indigenous communities across B.C. Read More >

Genomic test co-invented by UBC researchers can help millions of breast cancer patients safely avoid chemotherapy 
June 8, 2026Landmark international trial provides strongest evidence yet that a test co-invented and co-developed by UBC’s Dr. Torsten Nielsen can spare many high-risk breast cancer patients from chemotherapy and its potentially serious side effects. Read More >

UBC faculty member supports international mpox response team in Sierra Leone
June 4, 2026Jeff Boniface shares how he supported patients with mpox, highlighting the power of team-based care in global health emergencies Read More >

AI is helping identify heart health risks for people with breast cancer
June 2, 2026UBC and BC Cancer researchers test accuracy of new AI model that predicts risk of cardiovascular disease in people undergoing treatment. Read More >

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 >