Dr. Francesca Capon named Donald Rix B.C. Leadership Chair in Genetic Medicine
Dr. Capon is an internationally recognized expert in the genetic and immune basis of inflammatory skin diseases.
Year in Review 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at a few of the Faculty of Medicine’s many achievements from the past year and looking ahead at what’s to come. Explore the highlights and learn about some of our bold plans and ambitions for the Faculty’s upcoming 75th-anniversary year — and beyond.
2024 alumni UBC Achievement Awards honour faculty of medicine community members
Drs. Jan Christilaw and Paul Sanberg were honoured for extraordinary efforts to advance UBC’s commitment to healthy lives, a healthy planet and healthy societies.
UBC Medicine researchers bridging evidence and impact with 2024 Health Research BC funding
Team-based projects address key topics including population aging, women’s health and the health impacts of climate change.
Lifestyle program geared at hockey fans helps improve men’s health
Tapping into people’s passion for hockey an effective way to promote positive health and lifestyle changes.
Dr. Poul Sorensen receives Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal
Award recognized Dr. Sorensen’s contributions in pediatric cancer research and translating scientific discoveries into clinical practice.
Cancer-like mutations in healthy cells point to origins of breast cancer
Understanding how cancer-causing mutations arise could lead to new methods for early detection, prevention and treatment.
Cora Nelson
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Monik Jaura
Master of Physical Therapy – Fraser Valley Cohort
Jorge Arturo Hurtado Martínez
Master of Health Science