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UBC Medicine researchers awarded federal funding for 35 projects addressing key health priorities
July 10, 2025The projects funded by CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC will advance new knowledge and discoveries to address some of the most pressing health challenges facing Canadians Read More >

From medical school to medical leadership
July 9, 2025UBC Southern Medical Program student-led research addresses gaps in primary care for rural cancer survivors Read More >

UBC Medicine faculty members appointed to the Order of Canada
July 2, 2025Considered one of the country’s highest honours, Drs. Allison Eddy, Lorraine Greaves and Bonnnie Henry are recognized for their extraordinary contributions to Canadian society. Read More >

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 >