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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 >

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 >