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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 >

Faculty of Medicine researchers awarded $26 million through CIHR Project Grants
February 9, 2023A total of 54 projects led by Faculty of Medicine researchers were awarded funding through CIHR’s Fall 2022 competition. Read More >

Six faculty of medicine members recognized with 2023 CAME Awards
February 8, 2023The awards recognize faculty and learners committed to medical education. Read More >

Celebrating Resident Doctors Appreciation Week
February 6, 2023Thank you UBC resident doctors for the care you provide in communities across B.C. Read More >

UBC faculty of medicine researchers receive more than $5M as part of Canada’s largest investment in clinical trials
February 3, 2023Drs. Kevin Hay and Srinivas Murthy received funding for work on leukemia treatment and pneumonia care. Read More >

Research by UBC professor lays groundwork for life-saving breast cancer treatment
January 31, 2023Drug promotes disease-free survival in breast cancer patients and markedly improves quality of life Read More >

Bringing women’s heart health to the forefront
January 30, 2023Dr. Tara Sedlak is improving equity in cardiac research – and shares tips for maintaining a healthy heart. Read More >

UBC biotech spin-off raises $75M to bring cancer treatments to patients
January 26, 2023With roots in UBC research, Alpha-9 Theranostics is developing cancer radiotherapies that target tumours while avoiding healthy tissues. Read More >