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Community-partnered research drives local impact
April 10, 2025With new grants, UBC Medicine researchers are collaborating with communities across B.C. to tackle local health challenges Read More >

UBC opens Gordon B. Shrum Building, Canada’s first purpose-built biomedical engineering facility
April 7, 2025As Canada’s first purpose-built facility for biomedical engineering, the building brings together researchers, students and industry partners under one roof to advance biomedical research, education and innovation. Read More >

Online program improves sexual desire and well-being in women
April 3, 2025UBC researcher Dr. Lori Brotto has developed a digital program that can effectively support women experiencing challenges with sexual desire and arousal. Read More >

UBC Medicine faculty leading interdisciplinary research clusters
April 2, 2025Research topics include Indigenous-partnered research, digital health, addictions care and more. Read More >

Researchers develop new way to match young cancer patients with the right drugs
April 1, 2025In a new study, a pan-Canadian team led by UBC researchers shows how chicken eggs and protein analysis can find personalized treatments for young cancer patients. Read More >

UBC Medicine innovators join Venture Founder to transform industries and create lasting global impact
March 27, 2025The ventures are developing innovative tools to support personalized medicine, sexual health and more. Read More >

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 >