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Andrew Minchinton awarded the 2018 Robert F. Kallman Award
November 20, 2018Reflecting a legacy of excellence in radiation oncology research at the BC Cancer Agency, Andrew Minchinton, Honorary Assistant Professor with UBC's Department of Pathology, receives the 2018 Robert F. Kallman Award. Read More >


Many Canadians borrowing money to pay for prescription drugs
November 20, 2018An estimated 731,000 Canadians have to borrow money in order to pay for drugs prescribed by their physician. Read More >


UBC’s Centre for Health Education Scholarship celebrates first decade
November 19, 2018Since 2008, CHES has been enhancing the health of people and populations by supporting the educational practices of the health professions. Read More >


NFL gives significant funding to help youth ‘shred’ the burden of concussion
November 15, 2018UBC researchers involved in groundbreaking pan-Canadian research program. Read More >


New Canada Research Chairs appointed in the Faculty of Medicine
November 14, 2018Seven researchers in the Faculty of Medicine have been named Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) in recognition of excellence in their respective fields of study. Read More >


People recently released from prison face challenges in accessing medical care
November 13, 2018People who disclose that they have recently been released from prison are significantly less likely to be offered an appointment when seeking care from a family doctor Read More >


Novel discovery could lead to new cancer, autoimmune disease therapy
November 7, 2018International research project co-led by UBC Canada 150 Research Chair. Read More >


Models of care
November 5, 2018UBC medical students learn about family practice in the Canadian Forces. Read More >


Judy Illes awarded the 2018 Patricia Price Browne Prize in Biomedical Ethics
November 2, 2018Judy Illes, Professor of Neurology, Canada Research Chair in Neuroethics and Director of Neuroethics Canada at UBC, has been awarded the 2018 Patricia Price Browne Prize in Biomedical Ethics. Read More >


The 2018 Health System Impact Fellows
November 1, 2018Five post-doctoral fellows and one PhD fellow at the Faculty of Medicine have received 2018 Health System Impact Fellows, supporting the development of British Columbia’s health policy talent while addressing policy issues in our province. Read More >

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