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UBC Medicine honours outstanding Canadian researchers in brain health, heart disorders and cancer
September 11, 2025Three Canadian scientists have been recognized by the Faculty for their outstanding scientific accomplishments and ongoing impact in their respective fields. Read More >

Northern Centre for Clinical Research launches first clinical trial
September 9, 2025The trial provides people in northern communities the opportunity to participate in research on a potential treatment for chronic kidney disease. Read More >

How to get kids active this school year
September 8, 2025UBC Medicine researchers share why today’s kids aren’t moving enough — and how we can help change that. Read More >

UBC expands two health profession programs to Vancouver Island
September 5, 2025People on Vancouver Island can now train closer to home for careers in physical therapy and speech-language pathology with the expansion of UBC’s programs to Vancouver Island.   Read More >

Pathways Magazine receives international award for excellence in communications
August 27, 2025For the third year in a row, the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Creative and Communications (C&C) has received a top international award — this time from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Read More >

Back to School 2025
August 25, 2025The UBC Faculty of Medicine welcomes learners to a new academic year. Read More >

Genes and hormones may influence female heart disease risk
August 21, 2025New UBC research reveals relationship between estrogen, genetics and heart disease, highlighting opportunities for precision medicine. Read More >

UBC’s Robert Petrella elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
August 19, 2025Election to Fellowship in the Academy is considered one of the highest honours for individuals in the Canadian health sciences community. Read More >

Dr. Mieke Koehoorn appointed Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine, and interim Vice-President, Health
August 19, 2025A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor & Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver. Read More >

Women who have been stalked at higher risk of heart disease, stroke
August 19, 2025New UBC research suggests link between violence against women and heart health. Read More >