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Latest Research News 


The British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS awarded the CIHR Gold Leaf Prize for Impact!
April 27, 2017Congratulations to Dr. Julio Montaner and the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS for winning the CIHR Gold Leaf Prize for Impact! Read More >


Dr. Don Sin awarded UBC Killam Research Prize
February 5, 2016The Department of Medicine is pleased to announce that Dr. Don Sin is a 2015 recipient of the UBC Killam Research Prize in the senior category. Read More >


Dr. John Cairns to receive the Order of British Columbia
June 2, 2014Dr. John Cairns, Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, has been selected to receive the Order of British Columbia.  The Order of British Columbia recognizes those who have served with the greatest distinction and excelled in their field, benefiting the people of BC or elsewhere. The Order is the highest form of recognition the Province […] 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