News

Faculty of medicine researchers received Research Excellence Clusters funding
March 9, 2023Inter-departmental networks of researchers represent leaders in a particular field of study. Read More >

James Andrew honoured with inaugural AFMC Indigenous Health Advocacy Award
March 7, 2023The award celebrates the outstanding efforts of an Indigenous person who has worked to improve Indigenous Peoples’ health in Canada. Read More >

Popular keto diet may be linked to higher risk of heart disease, cardiac events
March 7, 2023UBC research suggests the popular weight-loss diet is associated with higher levels of LDL cholesterol. Read More >

International Women’s Day 2023
March 6, 2023Meet some of the outstanding women in the UBC Faculty of Medicine who are transforming health for everyone. Read More >

AI predicts cancer patient survival by reading doctor’s notes
March 2, 2023Predicting cancer survival is an important factor that can be used to improve cancer care. Read More >

Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies
February 27, 2023New research highlights how midwifery care in B.C. has evolved over the last decade. Read More >

Graduating more midwives for B.C.
February 21, 2023UBC’s midwifery program is set to expand by more than seventy per cent, increasing access to midwifery care across the province. Read More >

Faculty of medicine researchers awarded funding to promote healthy aging
February 14, 2023The research team received $6.8M in funding, including $3M from the CIHR, to promote physical and mental health in older adults. Read More >

Pushing the boundaries of spinal cord research
February 13, 2023Dr. Christopher West and his team explore technologies to help people with spinal cord injury. Read More >

UBC Alumni honour two faculty of medicine members
February 9, 2023Dr. Taran J. Main & William Yip have been named recipients of the 2022–23 Alumni Builder Awards. Read More >