It’s not all in your head: Seasonal allergies are getting worse, and climate change is partly to blame
Amidst the chirping of birds and laughter of children, there’s another sound echoing through the spring air: an explosion of sneezes. And they’re getting louder.
QS rankings place UBC among world’s best for life sciences and medicine
Top-25 ranking reflects UBC’s global leadership in health research, education, partnership and impact
Community-university partnerships advance local health solutions
From Indigenous perspectives on disability to health literacy for newcomers, UBC researchers and community partners are co-creating solutions across B.C.
UBC Medicine researchers receive federal funding to accelerate genomic solutions through industry collaborations
Academia-industry partnered projects will develop implementation-ready solutions for cancer, diabetes, disease diagnosis and more.
UBC researchers advance next-generation sports monitoring through Samsung collaboration
Drs. Babak Shadgan and Ali Bashashati are combining advanced sensors and AI to develop novel wearable technology for sports monitoring, rehabilitation and more.
UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $21M for research infrastructure to accelerate discovery and impact
The federal funding will strengthen innovation in cancer treatment, brain health, infectious diseases, biomedical engineering and more.
Faculty of medicine researchers honoured with UBC’s 2025 Faculty Research Awards
Drs. Kristin Campbell, Carl de Boer, Anne Gadermann and Jackie Whittaker were honoured for research excellence.
UBC Medicine startups propel global health innovations through Venture Founder
Seven new ventures are addressing global health challenges in areas including cancer, diabetes treatment and student mental health.
One in 20 babies experiences physical abuse, global review finds
New UBC Medicine study finds that nearly five per cent of infants experience physical aggression from caregivers, revealing a largely hidden public health issue.
From curiosity to community care
Bursaries make an extraordinary difference in the life MD students like Jerram Gawley of the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Island Medical Program.