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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 >

New website helps you calculate the benefits of drinking less
January 27, 2025Researchers with UBC’s Island Medical Program have developed a new tool that provides personalized estimates of the potential health risks from alcohol. Read More >

Dr. Marco Marra appointed to UBC’s highest faculty honour: University Killam Professor
January 13, 2025The Professorship recognizes exceptional teachers and researchers who have received international recognition for their achievements. Read More >

Physician-paramedic teams can save lives: new study
January 13, 2025New UBC research shows how interprofessional pre-hospital care can improve patient outcomes, especially in rural and remote communities. Read More >

UBC Medicine’s Dr. Marco Marra appointed to the Order of Canada
December 19, 2024Considered one of the country’s highest honours, Dr. Marra is recognized for his extraordinary contributions to genomics and cancer research. Read More >