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2025 Killam Prizes awarded to Drs. Marco Marra and Peter Zandstra
March 20, 2025The prestigious prizes are awarded to Canadian scholars for sustained research excellence and impact in their fields of study. Read More >

UBC summer research program for Indigenous youth receives federal funding
March 19, 2025The seed2STEM program at ICORD invites Indigenous youth in B.C. to participate in paid summer internships in research labs on UBC campus. Read More >

UBC Medicine researchers Sarah Hedtrich and Arun John Peter among new Canada Research Chairs
March 19, 2025The new Chairs will focus on human disease models and lipid and organelle biology respectively. Read More >

Faculty of medicine researchers honoured with UBC’s 2024 Faculty Research Awards
March 18, 2025Drs. Brian Kwon, Govind Kaigala and Todd Woodward were honoured for research excellence. Read More >

UBC medical students honoured with Molloy Medicine Awards
March 13, 2025Recipients were recognized for their outstanding contributions in supporting vulnerable and underserved populations. Read More >

Canada must step up as the global leader in pandemic preparedness
March 13, 2025UBC’s Dean Regier discusses how Canada has the tools, the talent and the responsibility to lead. Read More >

New test identifies high-risk childhood brain tumours, improving treatment decisions
March 13, 2025The test could transform the way the most common type of malignant tumour in children is treated globally. Read More >

Most B.C. youth aren’t meeting Canada’s movement guidelines—and it could be impacting their mental health
March 12, 2025New research shows most children are not meeting daily recommendations for physical activity, sleep and screen time, but those who do report better mental well-being. Read More >

UBC Medicine innovators join HATCH Venture Builder to develop transformative health solutions
March 12, 2025The early-stage ventures are developing therapies to address brain and blood disorders, as well as innovations in nanotechnology. Read More >

International Women’s Day 2025
March 5, 2025In honour of International Women’s Day, meet some of the outstanding women in the UBC Faculty of Medicine — learners, faculty and staff members — who are transforming health for everyone. Read More >