Awards & Honours
UBC Medicine faculty leading interdisciplinary research clusters
By Qian Chow | April 2, 2025
Research topics include Indigenous-partnered research, digital health, addictions care and more.
UBC Medicine innovators join Venture Founder to transform industries and create lasting global impact
By Qian Chow | March 27, 2025
The ventures are developing innovative tools to support personalized medicine, sexual health and more.
2025 Killam Prizes awarded to Drs. Marco Marra and Peter Zandstra
By Qian Chow | March 20, 2025
The prestigious prizes are awarded to Canadian scholars for sustained research excellence and impact in their fields of study.
UBC summer research program for Indigenous youth receives federal funding
By Qian Chow | March 19, 2025
The seed2STEM program at ICORD invites Indigenous youth in B.C. to participate in paid summer internships in research labs on UBC campus.
UBC Medicine researchers Sarah Hedtrich and Arun John Peter among new Canada Research Chairs
By Qian Chow | March 19, 2025
The new Chairs will focus on human disease models and lipid and organelle biology respectively.
Faculty of medicine researchers honoured with UBC’s 2024 Faculty Research Awards
By Qian Chow | March 18, 2025
Drs. Brian Kwon, Govind Kaigala and Todd Woodward were honoured for research excellence.
UBC medical students honoured with Molloy Medicine Awards
By Qian Chow | March 13, 2025
Recipients were recognized for their outstanding contributions in supporting vulnerable and underserved populations.
UBC Medicine innovators join HATCH Venture Builder to develop transformative health solutions
By Qian Chow | March 12, 2025
The early-stage ventures are developing therapies to address brain and blood disorders, as well as innovations in nanotechnology.
UBC Medicine community members honoured with Alumni Builder Awards
By Qian Chow | March 4, 2025
Giovanna Boniface and Skylar Bown have significantly contributed to the success of UBC and enriched the lives of others.
UBC Medicine community members awarded King Charles III Coronation Medals
By Qian Chow | February 14, 2025
Meet the UBC Faculty of Medicine community members recognized for their exceptional service to Canada.