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UBC medical student Armaghan Alam receives 2021 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
August 27, 2021The awards recognize second year medical students with a track record of community leadership and demonstrated interest in advancing knowledge. Read More >

Dr. Nadine Caron appointed Special Advisor on Indigenous Health
August 24, 2021Dr. Caron will provide vision, leadership and diplomacy in advancing both the Faculty’s and UBC Health's strategic focus on promoting an Indigenous lens on collaborative health education and research. Read More >

Bridging gaps in community health care
August 23, 2021UBC medical resident Willow Thickson is helping to create a safer space for Indigenous patients in BC. Read More >

Tailoring wearable technology and telehealth in treating Parkinson’s disease
August 19, 2021A new study determines timely and accurate tremor data can improve virtual appointments. Read More >

Faculty of medicine researchers receive more than $6.5M from BC Knowledge Development Fund
August 13, 2021The funding will drive research by providing students and researchers access to the latest technology, tools and equipment. Read More >

Dr. Brandon Tang receives 2021 Canadian Medical Association Award for Young Leaders
August 13, 2021Dr. Tang is a recent graduate of UBC’s internal medicine residency program. Read More >

Faculty of medicine researchers receive John R. Evans Leaders Fund awards
August 11, 2021UBC researchers received more than $5.7m in funding for 37 projects. Read More >

Parenting ‘style’ affects children at a molecular level
August 11, 2021Changes were observed in DNA sites located in genes associated with the immune system and cognitive development. Read More >

Dr. Ruth Grunau awarded 2021 Aubrey J. Tingle Prize
August 9, 2021Dr. Ruth Grunau is a professor in the faculty of medicine’s department of pediatrics. Read More >

Innovative coating for blood vessels reduces rejection of transplanted organs
August 9, 2021The breakthrough could one day improve quality of life for transplant patients and improve the lifespan of transplanted organs. Read More >