Dr. Diane Lacaille, Associate Head of Academic Affairs and Professor of Medicine (Division of Rheumatology) has been awarded the CRA’s 2019 Distinguished Investigator Award. Continue reading “Dr. Diane Lacaille awarded the 2019 Canadian Rheumatology Association’s Distinguished Investigator Award”
Department of Medicine member Dr. Isabella Tai awarded $2M to advance gastric cancer prevention
Researchers at the UBC Faculty of Medicine have been awarded nearly $10 million from the Government of Canada and partners to advance cancer prevention research and improve early detection. The funding supports five UBC-led projects focused on preventing cancer before it starts, enhancing early detection, and improving outcomes across Canada and beyond. Read More
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
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