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UBC Medicine researchers lead national teams to advance cardiac arrest prediction and recovery
June 26, 2026Drs. Brian Grunau and Mypinder Sekhon are among the recipients of Cardiac Arrest Research Team Grants. Read More >

UBC researchers explore how to protect people with schizophrenia from extreme heat
June 24, 2026Funded through Health Canada’s HeatADAPT program, a new UBC study aims to support better, more inclusive planning and responses to extreme heat. Read More >

Gut fungi may hold the key to treating asthma, allergies worldwide
June 24, 2026New research led by UBC’s Dr. Stuart Turvey sheds light on the important role fungi play in the gut microenvironment. Read More >

Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients 2026
June 22, 2026The awards recognize faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in education, research or service. Read More >

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 >