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Could AI and lab-grown sperm solve male infertility?
June 9, 2025Using 3D bioprinting and other cutting-edge technologies, a team of UBC researchers led by Dr. Ryan Flannigan is bringing new hope to men with a severe form of infertility Read More >

Clerkship in the Comox Valley
June 5, 2025UBC’s new Integrated Community Clerkship in Comox Valley provides medical students with more opportunities to learn and train in rural communities. Read More >

Colorectal cancer leaves lasting toll on women’s sexual health
June 5, 2025UBC-led study finds women with colorectal cancer are more likely to sexual health challenges, even long after treatment as ended. Read More >

5 things you didn’t (but should) know about measles
June 4, 2025UBC experts highlight surprising facts about measles, and the best way to protect you and your family. Read More >

How UBCO Health Researcher of the Year Dr. Brodie Sakakibara is empowering stroke survivors
May 28, 2025Dr. Brodie Sakakibara empowers stroke survivors with self-management support and tech-powered solutions. Read More >

From cancer therapies to a new generation of vaccines—how UBC professor Pieter Cullis transformed drug delivery
May 27, 2025Nearly 50 years of research by Dr. Pieter Cullis and his collaborators is powering a medical revolution. Read More >

When is period pain not normal? New website helps young people navigate when to seek care
May 27, 2025A new project led by PhD student Zeba Khan is raising awareness about period pain and the resources available to help. Read More >

Centering tradition and culture in medicine 
May 26, 2025On May 20, Indigenous Elders and community members came together with family, friends, faculty and staff to honour and celebrate the incredible achievements of this year’s Indigenous medical graduates. Read More >

Gamified stroke recovery improves arm function
May 20, 2025New software brings the engaging video game format to stroke rehabilitation. Read More >

Tuum Est! Spring Graduation 2025
May 20, 2025This week, hundreds of new graduates — from across a wide range of Faculty of Medicine programs — will celebrate their achievements and look ahead to the next stage of their careers as doctors, midwives, researchers and more. Read More >