Research News & Events

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Latest Research News 


Professor of Cannabis Science announced to research the role of cannabis in opioid overdose treatment
December 4, 2018Examining the potential of cannabis in addressing the opioid overdose crisis and other substance use disorders is a top priority for Dr. M-J Milloy Read More >


UBC Division of Nephrology’s Dr. Jag Gill wins CST Research Excellence Award
November 27, 2018Congratulations to Dr. Jag Gill who is the recipient of the Canadian Society of Transplantation’s Research Excellence Award in recognition of research achievement and excellence in the field of transplantation Read More >


3 Department of Medicine members receive the 2018 MSFHR Health Professional-Investigator Award
May 24, 2018Dr. Thalia Field, Dr. Del Dorscheid , and Dr. Melanie Murray  have received the 2018 MSFHR Health Professional-Investigator Award 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