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Strengthening pathogen research in British Columbia
November 18, 2022New federal funding supports UBC researchers studying infectious diseases at the BCCDC Public Health Laboratory. Read More >

Faculty of Medicine researchers awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grants
November 17, 2022A total of 36 newly funded projects are being led by UBC researchers. Read More >

Eight Faculty of Medicine researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
November 16, 2022The chairholders are advancing knowledge and discovery to improve the health of Canadians. Read More >

Celebrating 20 years of Indigenous excellence in medicine
November 15, 2022Faculty of Medicine celebrates the Indigenous MD Admissions Pathway and Indigenous Family Medicine Residency Program. Read More >

Annie Ciernia named a 2021 Brain Canada Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research
November 9, 2022She is among 20 neuroscientists in Canada who have been awarded $100,000 each in research funding. Read More >

One in seven billion: First-in-the-world diagnosis a result of incredible teamwork
November 9, 2022Researchers at UBC and BCCHRI uncovered a never-before-seen diagnosis for a young Syrian refugee facing reduced mobility and recurring cancers. Read More >

Bivalent vaccines are here – what it means for people who are pregnant
November 7, 2022Dr. Deborah Money answers common questions that expecting parents have about vaccinations this fall. Read More >

National study suggests it’s time to rethink how we treat atrial fibrillation
November 7, 2022Early intervention with catheter cryoablation can halt disease progression, reduce risk of serious health impacts. Read More >

21 Faculty of Medicine staff inducted into UBC’s 25 Year Club
November 4, 2022The October 20 celebration recognized UBC Vancouver staff with 25, 35, 40 and 50 years of uninterrupted or accumulated service. Read More >

Single-cell genome sequencing provides new insights into deadly cancers
October 26, 2022New research into the most aggressive forms of breast and ovarian cancer shines light on how tumours evolve. Read More >