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UBC expands occupational therapy program in northern B.C.
April 24, 2023Learn how training students in the region improves culturally safe care, accessibility and community inclusion. Read More >

More than $9.7M awarded to faculty of medicine genomics researchers
April 21, 2023Research topics include hereditary cancers and genetic disease diagnosis. Read More >

Federal funding supports training for next generation of scientists
April 18, 2023From AI to charged molecules, two innovative training initiatives led by Faculty of Medicine researchers will prepare scientists to address future health challenges. Read More >

Faculty members honoured with Killam teaching awards
April 17, 2023The annual awards recognize teaching excellence. Read More >

Speech-Language Pathology student Danielle Busayong receives 2022 UBC Health Scholarship
April 13, 2023She was recognized for leadership in community health through contributions to equity, diversity, inclusivity, and social justice. Read More >

UBC’s contributions to combatting COVID-19
April 11, 2023Look back at some of the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s efforts that contributed to our ongoing pandemic response and recovery. Read More >

UBC medical students teach free CPR training on Vancouver Island
April 3, 2023The initiative will help equip high school students in rural and remote communities across the region with life-saving skills. Read More >

Faculty of medicine members supported by UBC’s Community-University Engagement Support Fund
April 3, 2023Project topics include Indigenous midwifery knowledge and youth mentorship. Read More >

Vaginal microbiome does not influence babies’ gut microbiome
March 31, 2023New UBC research is countering a longstanding assumption that a baby’s gut microbiome is primarily influenced by their mother’s vaginal microbiome. Read More >

Ryan Flannigan honoured with 2022 Rising Star in Urology Research Award
March 30, 2023Dr. Flannigan uses computational modelling and 3D bioprinting in pursuit of a therapeutic approach for male infertility. Read More >