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2020 Faculty of Medicine Award Recipients
September 30, 2020Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, research, administration, innovation and public service. Read More >

National survey supports Canadians living with disabilities during COVID-19
September 28, 2020Findings will help ensure strategies meet the needs of people of all abilities. Read More >

Earlier testing and tracing could have prevented spread of COVID-19 in U.S. and Europe
September 25, 2020Dr. Jeffrey Joy discusses findings from his recent study that reconstructed the global spread of SARS-CoV-2 using genomic data. Read More >

Faculty of Medicine researchers receive $15M from CIHR’s Project Grant program
September 22, 2020Funding will help researchers build and conduct health-related research and knowledge translation projects. Read More >

Faculty of Medicine student Lianna Wat receives three prestigious awards
September 22, 2020She received the Canadian Institute of Health Research Gold Award of Excellence, a Gairdner Award, and the Lindau Award. Read More >

Living with dementia during COVID-19
September 21, 2020Dr. Roger Wong shares 5 tips on how to stay happy and healthy. Read More >

Cancer rehabilitation researchers awarded $2.37M through inaugural cancer survivorship grants
September 18, 2020UBC’s Dr. Kristin Campbell is co-principal investigator on the CanRehab project. Read More >

Powerful, double-decker bus-sized microscopes help scientists uncover possible COVID-19 treatment
September 17, 2020Researchers at UBC’s faculty of medicine are using a powerful imaging technique to help prevent and treat COVID-19. Read More >

New serological study will analyze samples from pregnant women to track COVID-19 trends
September 17, 2020This study will analyze samples collected for standard testing in pregnancy from expectant women across Canada. Read More >

Scientists uncover essential role of one gene in antibody production
September 15, 2020New research sheds light the body’s ability to mount a defense against viruses. Read More >