National Prizes

The UBC Faculty of Medicine awards three national prizes to experts who demonstrate research excellence and innovation in the areas of cancer, brain disorders, and heart disorders.

Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research

The Dr. Chew Wei MBBS [HK] FRCOG [ENG] Memorial Prize in Cancer Research is awarded annually to a Canadian who has made outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or development of therapies for cancer. Read more >

Margolese National Brain Disorders Prize

The Margolese National Brain Disorders Prize is awarded annually to a Canadian citizen who has made outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or cure of brain disorders. Read more >

Margolese National Heart Disorders Prize

The Margolese National Heart Disorders Prize is awarded annually to a Canadian citizen who has made outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or cure of heart disorders. Read more >


Prize Recipient Lectures
Each national prize recipient offers a lecture to the UBC community. The 2023 Winners will be having lectures in Fall 2023. Details to come.