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Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients 2025
June 24, 2025The awards acknowledge faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service. Read More >

BC Cancer and UBC roll out the fastest PET/CT scanner in Canada
June 24, 2025The next-generation scanner will improve diagnostic imaging and accelerate research on novel imaging agents and cancer treatments. Read More >

Internationally renowned clinician-scientist to lead Faculty of Medicine and UBC Health
June 23, 2025Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy will begin a five-year term in November, 2025 Read More >

Celebrating changemaking women in the Faculty of Medicine
June 23, 2025From the preeminent Parkinson’s disease researcher in our inaugural graduating class to the visionary radiologist who launched the province’s mammography program, we invite you to learn about and celebrate some of the incredible women researchers, clinicians and educators of our past, present and future. Read More >

Extreme heat and wildfire smoke is a risky combination, new study finds
June 23, 2025UBC’s Dr. Sarah Henderson discusses her latest research into combined exposures, and what’s needed to protect those at risk. Read More >

UBC scientists receive new funding for stem cell and regenerative medicine research
June 18, 2025Researchers will develop ground-breaking therapies across 14 disease areas, including Type 1 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Read More >

UBC researchers awarded more than $6.5 million to advance neuroscience research
June 17, 2025New funding from Brain Canada is supporting two innovative neuroscience research platforms. Read More >

Delivering AI’s promise of better health care  
June 12, 2025Jump-started by a $22.5 million gift, UBC’s new AI and Health Network is deploying powerful artificial intelligence tools to drive health system innovation and improve patient care. Read More >

BC Rural Health Awards honour UBC Medicine community members
June 10, 2025The awards honour clinical faculty and residents who are dedicated to caring for people in rural communities. Read More >

Exercise improves survival for colon cancer patients
June 10, 2025Findings from a landmark 17-year study suggest a structured exercise program reduces the risk of disease recurrence and new primary cancers. Read More >