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Ultrasound improves cancer detection in women with dense breasts
February 25, 2025A new UBC study highlights how ultrasound can detect cancers in dense breast tissue that would otherwise be missed by standard mammography. Read More >

Precision medicine finds lifesaving treatment for rare inflammatory disease
February 21, 2025UBC researchers helped uncover a new treatment for idiopathic multicentric Castleman's disease. Read More >

Preparing for future threat of avian influenza
February 19, 2025UBC scientists have received new research funding to advance preparedness and response to avian influenza. Read More >

UBC Medicine community members awarded King Charles III Coronation Medals
February 14, 2025Meet the UBC Faculty of Medicine community members recognized for their exceptional service to Canada. Read More >

Meet the newly discovered brain cell that allows you to remember objects
February 12, 2025Discovery of ‘ovoid cells’ reshapes our understanding of how memory works, and could open the door to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy and more. Read More >

Celebrating UBC resident doctors and their transformative impact
February 10, 20251,490 UBC resident doctors are providing compassionate care to British Columbians across all corners of the province Read More >

Only seven out of 100 people worldwide receive effective treatment for mental health or substance-use disorders
February 5, 2025A study of 57,000 people in 21 countries finds that only a small percentage receive effective treatment for mental health or substance-use disorders. Read More >

UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $26M for transformative health research
February 4, 2025The CIHR-funded projects will advance research in key areas including cancer treatment, vaccine development and childhood wellbeing. Read More >

UBC Medicine community members recognized with Doctors of BC Awards
February 3, 2025The awards recognize the extraordinary achievements and contributions of physicians, residents and medical students. Read More >

UBC among best in the world for medicine and health, rising into top 30 globally
January 28, 2025UBC is among the best universities in the world for Medical and Health disciplines, according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, rising into 28th position globally and second in Canada. Read More >