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Meet the Faculty of Medicine doctoral students named 2026 UBC Public Scholars
September 25, 2026The scholars are advancing collaborative, impactful research in areas like stroke rehabilitation, cerebral palsy and more. Read More >

UBC Medicine trainees receive 2026 Health Research BC Awards
September 17, 2026From biomedical and clinical research to population health and equity, explore how UBC postdocs and trainees are transforming health. Read More >

From counting sheep to forty winks: 3 tips to get your kids back on a healthy sleep schedule
September 16, 2026UBC pediatric neurologist Dr. James Lee explains why your kids need a good night’s sleep — and how to help them get it. Read More >

Back to School 2026
September 14, 2026Each fall, more than 5,000 new and returning learners arrive at the UBC Faculty of Medicine with a shared commitment to make a difference. Read More >

UBC scientists uncover why some Huntington disease patients decline years earlier
September 14, 2026A new study has revealed why some people with Huntington disease develop symptoms 10 to 12 years earlier and experience a more aggressive form of the disease. Read More >

UBC Medicine’s Carolyn Brown, Megan Levings and Timothy Murphy elected as Fellows to the Royal Society of Canada for 2026
September 9, 2026They are among 12 UBC faculty members and one incoming UBC faculty member, who have been elected by their peers for their outstanding scholarly achievements. Read More >

Starting kindergarten? Expert tips for a smooth school transition
September 1, 2026Research shows kindergarten readiness shapes learning years later. UBC early-childhood development expert Dr. Magdalena Janus shares tips for making the transition as easy as 1-2-3. Read More >

UBC Medicine welcomes three world-renowned scientists appointed Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada
August 27, 2026International leaders in drug delivery, protein design and microbiome sciences will strengthen health discovery, training and innovation in Canada. Read More >

Three UBC Medicine researchers elected as 2026 Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
August 25, 2026Drs. Mariana Brussoni, David Granville and Aly Karsan are among 59 new Fellows. Read More >

mRNA cancer vaccines are coming. What are they and how could they transform cancer treatment?
August 21, 2026Canada’s mRNA vaccine pioneer Dr. Pieter Cullis breaks down how cancer vaccines work and what they could mean for the future of cancer care. Read More >