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International Women’s Day 2025
March 5, 2025In honour of International Women’s Day, meet some of the outstanding women in the UBC Faculty of Medicine — learners, faculty and staff members — who are transforming health for everyone. Read More >

UBC Medicine community members honoured with Alumni Builder Awards
March 4, 2025Giovanna Boniface and Skylar Bown have significantly contributed to the success of UBC and enriched the lives of others. Read More >

What’s In A Name?
March 3, 2025Leading up to the 2024 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Derek Thompson — Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun, Director of Indigenous Engagement in UBC's Faculty of Medicine, reflected on his recognition as a seated Čaabať — Hereditary Chief. Dr. Mike Allard, former Vice-Dean, Health Engagement, attended the ceremony and shares his thoughts as a Settler Canadian. Read More >

How the brain heals itself after a stroke
February 27, 2025UBC researchers identify key cells that aid in stroke recovery, paving the way for new treatments. Read More >

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 >