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UBC ranked 22nd in the world for life sciences and medicine
March 27, 2023UBC continues to climb the QS World University Rankings and is consistently among the top-tier medical schools globally. Read More >

Launching Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub
March 27, 2023Leaders from across B.C.’s biotech sector gathered to launch a new national research hub led by UBC. Read More >

Faculty of medicine members receive 2022 UBC Faculty Research Awards
March 21, 2023Drs. Hamideh Bayrampour, Linda Li and Wyeth Wasserman were honoured with awards. Read More >

Dr. Pieter Cullis awarded 2023 Killam Prize for Health Sciences
March 17, 2023The prizes are awarded to active Canadian scholars who distinguished themselves through sustained research excellence. Read More >

Faculty of medicine members nominated for 2023 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
March 17, 2023Drs. Silke Cresswell, Angela Devlin, Connie Eaves and Evelyn Stewart are among the nominees. Read More >

UBC-led biomedical innovation hub to accelerate development and manufacturing of lifesaving medicines for Canadians
March 15, 2023Canada’s biotech ecosystem is poised for a major boost as B.C. will be home to Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub. Read More >

Faculty of medicine researchers received Research Excellence Clusters funding
March 9, 2023Inter-departmental networks of researchers represent leaders in a particular field of study. Read More >

James Andrew honoured with inaugural AFMC Indigenous Health Advocacy Award
March 7, 2023The award celebrates the outstanding efforts of an Indigenous person who has worked to improve Indigenous Peoples’ health in Canada. Read More >

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 >