The UBC Department of Medicine is pleased to announce that Dr. Thalia Field, Associate Professor (Division of Neurology), has been appointed as the recipient of the Sauder Family and Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon Professorship in Clinical Stroke Research. Continue reading “Dr. Thalia Field appointed the Sauder Family and Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon Professorship in Clinical Stroke Research”
Department of Medicine members lead three projects funded through 2025 Strategic Investment Fund
Three projects led or co-led by members of the UBC Department of Medicine have received funding through the Faculty of Medicine’s 2025 Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) competition. In a highly competitive round that saw 28 proposals submitted, six projects were selected for funding, representing a total investment of $859K. Read More
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
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