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Faculty of medicine members named 2021 Distinguished University Scholars at UBC
April 28, 2021The awards recognize exceptional faculty who have distinguished themselves as scholars in research and/or teaching and learning. Read More >

Biotechnology in B.C.—future treatments and potential cures for cancer
April 22, 2021Dr. Peter Zandstra explains how the pandemic is shaping biotechnology in B.C., and discusses some of the novel treatments and potential cures for other diseases underway at biotechnology company Notch. Read More >

UBC researchers identify the most dangerous prescriptions for B.C. drivers
April 22, 2021The results indicate a need for more caution among drivers taking medications, and specific advice from physicians who prescribe them. Read More >

UBC medical students celebrate Match Day milestone
April 21, 2021Learn more about what’s next for a few members of the class of 2021. Read More >

New book tells the remarkable journey of B.C.’s medical school
April 20, 2021Authors John and Wendy Cairns, David Ostrow and Gavin Stuart tell the remarkable journey of the Faculty of Medicine’s first 70 years. Read More >

UBC launches new lab to combat healthcare’s environmental impact
April 16, 2021A new lab at UBC is bringing together a team of researchers, ranging from doctors and health economists to business experts, to combat the growing environmental impacts of the healthcare industry. Read More >

UBC cancer researchers receive international team science award
April 16, 2021Dr. Poul Sorensen is the principal investigator of the Vancouver team on the St. Baldrick’s Foundation-Stand Up To Cancer (SUTC) Pediatric Cancer Dream Team. Read More >

Cloud computing support accelerates COVID-19 vaccine improvements
April 14, 2021Professor Leonard Foster and his team have been studying the virus responsible for COVID-19 in hopes of developing a more targeted vaccine with fewer side effects. Read More >

COVID-19 virus variants research receives national funding
March 31, 2021Faculty of medicine researchers received national funding for work on COVID-19 virus variants. Read More >

UBC neuroscientist joins investigation of a mysterious new brain disease
March 31, 2021Dr. Neil Cashman is among a national team of researchers examining a cluster of cases in New Brunswick. Read More >