Research News & Events

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Latest Research News 


3 UBC Department of Medicine members named CIHR Rapid Research Funding Recipients
July 2, 2020In May 2020, The Government of Canada announced the launch of a new rapid research funding opportunity to continue to mobilize science to fight COVID-19. Read More >


MSFHR COVID-19 Research Response Fund Award Recipients
July 2, 2020Two UBC Department of Medicine members are the recipients of the MSFHR COVID-19 Research Response Fund Award Read More >


UBC Researchers Design Ultrasound Scanner Network for COVID19
May 27, 2020UBC researchers are collaborating with local partners to establish a network of portable, handheld ultrasound scanners that can soon accelerate COVID-19 diagnosis in B.C. and potentially beyond. 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