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Latest Research News 


How to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke
July 24, 2024After a slow start to the wildfire season, a period of hot and dry weather has sparked hundreds of fires across B.C. and Canada. The rapid increase in fire activity has forced evacuations and covered communities with plumes of smoke and ash. Read More >


UBC Department of Medicine Researchers Awarded over $3.5M in CIHR Spring 2024 Project Grant Competition
July 23, 2024 Read More >


ANNOUNCEMENT: Changes to the UBC Department of Medicine Office of Research
July 3, 2024 Read More >


UBC Department of Medicine Research Expo

The annual UBC Department of Medicine Research Expo was founded in 2011 and is a collaboration between the Department of Medicine Research Office and the UBC Experimental Medicine Program.

The UBC Department of Medicine Research Expo features keynote speakers from the Department of Medicine who are the driving forces behind topical issues garnering considerable public attention. Each year, we invite an external faculty member to share with us their research work, and insights that have a significant impact on our lives. You will also hear about the latest developments in the UBC Experimental Medicine Program and have an opportunity to see the outstanding research work of our trainees.

Click on the links to see previous Expo programs: 2017/2018/2019/2021/2022/2023/2024