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Cancer drug shows potential as treatment for muscular dystrophy
June 29, 2022Experiments in mice show drug makes muscles fibres more resistant to damage characteristic of muscular dystrophy. Read More >

New research centre to foster northern clinical and medical life sciences research
June 28, 2022Collaboration between UBC, UNBC and Northern Health will help improve care for northern, remote and Indigenous communities. Read More >

UBC researchers launch new dementia prevention program as part of national research initiative
June 27, 2022Program is aimed at helping people reduce their risk of developing dementia. Read More >

2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients
June 27, 2022The awards acknowledge faculty members who exemplify exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service. Read More >

Faculty of medicine members among Health Innovation Funding Spring 2022 recipients
June 24, 2022Project topics include children’s brain health and musculoskeletal conditions. Read More >

Expanded UBC Master of Physical Therapy program coming to Surrey
June 23, 2022Expansion will help meet high demand for physical therapists and enable students to train closer to home. Read More >

More than $3.9m awarded to faculty of medicine researchers through 2022 NSERC programs
June 23, 2022Project topics include health stressors in honey bees and brain dynamics. Read More >

Black people in the U.S. twice as likely to face coercion, unconsented procedures during birth: study
June 23, 2022Pregnant people of other minoritized racial identities also experience more pressure from providers. Read More >

Dr. Pieter Cullis awarded 2022 Tang Prize for contributions to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines
June 18, 2022The prize recognizes decades of work by Dr. Cullis and UBC colleagues in developing lipid nanoparticle technology. Read More >

Faculty of medicine researchers awarded SSHRC funding
June 16, 2022Projects focus on climate change and women’s health. Read More >