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The Gordon B. Shrum Building

UBC opens Gordon B. Shrum Building, Canada’s first purpose-built biomedical engineering facility

New home of UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering brings together researchers, students and industry partners under one roof to advance biomedical research, education and translation.

Dr. Marco Marra and Dr. Peter Zandstra

2025 Killam Prizes awarded to Drs. Marra & Zandstra

The prestigious prizes are awarded to Canadian scholars for sustained research excellence & impact in their fields of study.

Members of the Office of Creative & Communications conduct a filmed interview

Building brand & reputation across B.C., Canada & beyond

How the Office of Creative & Communications is bringing Faculty of Medicine stories to the world — and building awareness among our most important audiences.

Dr. Kim Schmidt and Dr. Michael Kobor

Researchers collaborate across disciplines to help people live longer, healthier lives

The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging is establishing UBC as a global leader in the study of healthy aging.

Dr. Marco Marra

Dr. Marco Marra appointed University Killam Professor

The professorship recognizes exceptional teachers & researchers who have received international recognition for their achievements.

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Holiday Message from Dean Dermot Kelleher

Read the end-of-year update from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.

Composite of UBC recipients of the Health Research BC C2 and Reach Awards 2024

Researchers awarded 2024 Health Research BC funding

28 projects led by UBC Medicine researchers were awarded C2 & Reach funding.

Drs. Skye Barbic, Laura Evgin, Jessica Moe, Wendy Norman, Nika Shakiba and Jennifer Hutcheon

UBC Medicine researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs

Congratulations to the six UBC Medicine new & renewed Canada Research Chairs.

Dr. Nadine Caron

Dr. Nadine Caron inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

Dr. Caron is recognized for transformative leadership in Indigenous health and surgical practice.

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UBC President’s Awards for Staff 2024

Meet the nine Faculty of Medicine staff members recognized for outstanding achievements & excellence within the UBC community.