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Drug discovery could prevent spread of childhood bone cancer
September 4, 2024By stopping cancer from spreading to the lungs, the drug could give children and teens battling osteosarcoma a greater chance of survival. Read More >

UBC’s Torsten Nielsen, Gina Ogilvie, Manish Sadarangani elected to the Royal Society of Canada for 2024
September 3, 2024Fifteen UBC faculty members were announced by the RSC as new Fellows and as new Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Read More >

Why an eye exam should be on your child’s back-to-school checklist
September 3, 2024Dr. Jane Gardiner shares tips for keeping your child’s eyes healthy as they head back to school. Read More >

Back to School 2024
August 26, 2024Meet some of the new and returning learners at the Faculty of Medicine. Read More >

UBC research pinpoints how early-life antibiotics turn immunity into allergy
August 20, 2024Researchers at the University of British Columbia have shown for the first time how and why the depletion of microbes in a newborn's gut by antibiotics can lead to lifelong respiratory allergies. Read More >

UBC medical student Mariam Eji-Lasisi honoured with 2024 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
August 8, 2024Awardees excel in community leadership and interest in advancing knowledge. Read More >

UBC Medicine celebrates exceptional Canadian researchers in cancer, brain and heart disorders
August 7, 2024Three Canadian scientists have been recognized by the Faculty for their outstanding scientific accomplishments and for their potential to make further contributions in their fields. Read More >

Bringing AI to the heart of cardiac care
August 6, 2024UBC cardiology professor Dr. Teresa Tsang is leveraging the power of AI to enhance access to cardiac imaging for rural, remote and Indigenous communities across B.C. Read More >

UBC Medicine researchers address pressing lung health challenges with new federal funding
August 1, 2024Teams led by Drs. Christopher Carlsten and Janice Leung will study major lung health concerns like wildfire smoke and vaping. Read More >

UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $2.2 million to strengthen the health workforce
July 30, 2024The funding will support researchers to investigate the implementation, evaluation and scaling up of evidence-informed workforce solutions. Read More >