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Latest Research News
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 >
Strategic Plan Town Hall: Vancouver on May 27, 2022
May 10, 2022RSVP now for our upcoming Strategic Plan Town Hall meeting in Vancouver on May 27, 2022, for the opportunity to ask questions and engage with our Strategic Planning committee. Read More >
Strategic Plan Town Hall: Kelowna on May 13, 2022
May 9, 2022RSVP now for our upcoming Strategic Plan Town Hall meeting in Kelowna on May 13, 2022, for the opportunity to ask questions and engage with our Strategic Planning committee. 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.