The Department of Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Antonio Aviña-Zubieta as Head, Division of Rheumatology for a five-year term effective July 1, 2022. Until then, Dr. Diane Lacaille is appointed as Interim Head effective January 1, 2022. Continue reading “Dr. Antonio Aviña-Zubieta appointed Division Head, Rheumatology”
12 Department of Medicine researchers among recipients of $30M+ in CIHR Project Grants at UBC
Researchers in UBC’s Faculty of Medicine were awarded more than $30 million in combined funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant: Fall 2025 competition. The UBC Department of Medicine is proud to be part of this achievement, with 12 Department of Medicine researchers among the funded investigators. Read More
Dr. Matthew Bennett appointed Planetary Health Lead, UBC Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Matthew Bennett as the new Planetary Health Lead, for a five-year term effective January 1, 2026. Read More
Dr. Raymond Mak appointed Head, UBC Division of Allergy & Immunology
The Department of Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Raymond Mak as Head, UBC Division of Allergy and Immunology, for a five-year term effective January 1, 2026. Read More
Dr. Judy Illes Appointed to the Order of Canada for Her Leadership in Neuroethics
The UBC Department of Medicine proudly recognizes Dr. Judy Illes, Professor of Neurology, Distinguished University Scholar, and Distinguished Scholar in Neuroethics, on her appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada. Read More
Three Doctors, Three Journeys: Spotlight on Leaders Shaping the Department of Medicine’s Future
As the UBC Department of Medicine marks 75 years of impact and reaches the midpoint of its strategic plan, we are proud to highlight three physicians whose work reflects the vision we aspire to: patient-centred care, innovation, community partnership, and expanded access across British Columbia. Read More
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