Research

New study reveals a better way to get the heart back on beat

New study reveals a better way to get the heart back on beat

Large international clinical trials shows an innovative procedure outperforms drugs for advanced atrial fibrillation

New targeted therapy shows promise against aggressive childhood and adult cancers

New targeted therapy shows promise against aggressive childhood and adult cancers

UBC-led study finds new therapy can eliminate tumours and stop cancer spread in preclinical models

Neurons store and use lipids for energy, reshaping understanding of brain health and metabolism

Neurons store and use lipids for energy, reshaping understanding of brain health and metabolism

New study shows healthy neurons contain lipid droplets that help support their function and whole-body energy balance.

UBC Medicine faculty leading Research Excellence Clusters to address complex health challenges

UBC Medicine faculty leading Research Excellence Clusters to address complex health challenges

UBC Medicine researchers are among the recipients of new funding to address some of the world’s most complex and pressing health challenges through collaborative research clusters.

QS rankings place UBC among world’s best for life sciences and medicine

QS rankings place UBC among world’s best for life sciences and medicine

Top-25 ranking reflects UBC’s global leadership in health education, research, partnership and impact

UBC Medicine researchers receive federal funding to accelerate genomic solutions through industry collaborations

UBC Medicine researchers receive federal funding to accelerate genomic solutions through industry collaborations

Seven teams led by UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers have been awarded new federal funding to accelerate genomics-based health innovations in collaboration with industry partners.

UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $21M for research infrastructure to accelerate discovery and impact

UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $21M for research infrastructure to accelerate discovery and impact

UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers have been awarded more than $21 million from the Government of Canada through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for cutting-edge research infrastructure that will accelerate scientific discovery and economic impact.

UBC Medicine startups propel global health innovations through Venture Founder

UBC Medicine startups propel global health innovations through Venture Founder

Seven startup ventures founded by UBC Faculty of Medicine community members have joined the 51st cohort of UBC’s Venture Founder program to help address global challenges in areas including cancer, diabetes treatment and student mental health.

UBC Medicine researchers awarded nearly $10M to advance cancer prevention and early detection
Harnessing AI to improve ovarian cancer outcomes