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Latest Research News
Dr. Ilker Hacihaliloglu and Dr. Julie Robillard receive 2023 NSERC Discovery Research Program Grants
September 5, 2023The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada is investing more than $514 million over five years through the Discovery Research Program. This funding will offer recipients the stability and freedom to pursue promising research avenues as they emerge to build the foundation for innovation and economic growth. Read More >
Dr. Sarah Purcell (Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism) appointed new Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Nutrition and Energy Metabolism in Chronic Disease
September 5, 2023The Department of Medicine’s Dr. Sarah Purcell is among the fifteen Faculty of Medicine Researchers who were announced as new and renewed Canada Research Chairs in the latest round of appointments, representing an investment of $12.8 million through the Canada Research Chairs program. Read More >
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 >
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.