The UBC Department of Medicine is embarking on the development of the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan to help shape our future direction for the next five years. Continue reading “UBC Department of Medicine launches Strategic Planning Process”
Congratulations to the VCHRI 2022 Innovation and Translational Research Award recipients!
Three members of the UBC Department of Medicine are the recipients of a VCHRI 2022 Innovation and Translational Research Award Continue reading “Congratulations to the VCHRI 2022 Innovation and Translational Research Award recipients!”
Strategic Plan Town Hall: Virtual Town Hall for Learners on May 30, 2022
RSVP now for our upcoming Strategic Plan Virtual Town Hall for Learners on May 30, 2022, for the opportunity to ask questions and engage with our Strategic Planning committee. Continue reading “Strategic Plan Town Hall: Virtual Town Hall for Learners on May 30, 2022”
Dr. David Thompson (Division of Endocrinology) launching clinical trial for first genetically engineered stem cell-based therapy for type 1 diabetes
May 12, 2022: Researchers from the UBC Faculty of Medicine and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) have received $1 million from Canada’s Stem Cell Network to conduct research and a clinical trial for one of the world’s first genetically engineered cell replacement therapies for type 1 diabetes. Continue reading “Dr. David Thompson (Division of Endocrinology) launching clinical trial for first genetically engineered stem cell-based therapy for type 1 diabetes”