Research News & Events

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Latest Research News 


Congratulations to the VCHRI 2022 Innovation and Translational Research Award recipients!
May 17, 2022Three members of the UBC Department of Medicine are the recipients of a VCHRI 2022 Innovation and Translational Research Award Read More >


Strategic Plan Town Hall: Virtual Town Hall for Learners on May 30, 2022
May 17, 2022RSVP now for our upcoming Strategic Plan Virtual Town Hall for Learners on May 30, 2022, for the opportunity to ask questions and engage with our Strategic Planning committee. Read More >


Dr. David Thompson (Division of Endocrinology) launching clinical trial for first genetically engineered stem cell-based therapy for type 1 diabetes
May 12, 2022Researchers from the UBC Faculty of Medicine and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) have received $1 million from Canada’s Stem Cell Network to conduct research and a clinical trial for one of the world’s first genetically engineered cell replacement therapies for type 1 diabetes. 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