Research News & Events

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Latest Research News 


Dr. Erik Pioro appointed to Professorship in ALS Research at UBC
August 30, 2023The ALS Society of BC and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are pleased to announce Dr. Erik Pioro has been appointed to the ALS Society of BC Professorship in ALS Research. Read More >


Dr. Teresa Tsang (Cardiology) is the 2023 recipient of the Canadian Society of Echocardiography’s Annual Achievement Award
August 22, 2023The CSE Annual Achievement Award recognizes Canadian health care professionals who have made significant contributions to echocardiography in terms of leadership, teaching or research. Read More >


Dr. Stephen Lam receives a 2023 Terry Fox Research Institute New Frontiers Program Project Grant
August 21, 2023The Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grants is a long‐standing program involving the best cancer researchers in Canada. These programs support Canadian research teams exploring new frontiers in cancer research. 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