Dr. Larry Robinson has spent more than four decades in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) with one constant focus: helping people regain what matters most, function and independence. Through his work as a Clinical Professor in the UBC Department of Medicine and his contributions across North America, he has helped shape the field through research, education, and leadership. This year, that dedication was recognized with the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) Distinguished Member Award, the organization’s highest honour, reserved for those who have made an exceptional and lasting contribution to the field.
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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.
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.