Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia

Did you know? Canada has one of the highest incidence rates of #InflammatoryBowelDisease (IBD) in the world, and those numbers are expected to rise over the coming decade, according to Crohn's and Colitis Canada | Crohn et Colite Canada. On World IBD Day, explore how UBC researchers are working to improve the lives of people with #IBD through an innovative new drug delivery method that directly targets the gut. ➡️ bit.ly/43Clqu0

Always exciting to address medical students during graduation celebration, this time in Victoria, BC. “Colleagues, as you embark on the next chapter of your journey, remember the deep purpose of doctoring: to transform health for everyone, to embrace challenges, and to serve with compassion.” Congratulations to the UBC Island Medical Program Class of 2025! Heartfelt thanks to the tremendous support from everyone, including families, faculty, staff, partners from the University of Victoria, Island Health, and local communities across Vancouver Island and beyond! #medicine #health #community #impact #leaders Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia University of Victoria Island Health Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC)

“You have achieved something extraordinary, and I am confident you will continue to inspire future generations of medical professionals” Humbled and honoured to deliver congratulatory remarks in Prince George, British Columbia, at the graduation celebration for the UBC Northern Medical Program Class of 2025. Fantastic to personally connect with the graduating medical students and families, faculty, staff, partners from the University of Northern BC and Northern Health, as well as many local community members from Northern BC. Thank you everyone for your important contributions! #medicine #health #community #impact #leaders Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) Northern Health - BC Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC)

May 8 is World Ovarian Cancer Day. 🎗️ Did you know: #OvarianCancer impacts over 3,100 Canadian women each year, making it the most lethal of all female reproductive cancers. Learn how Dr. Ali Bashashati and his team at UBC are using artificial intelligence to improve diagnostics and patient outcomes, particularly in rural and remote communities. #WOCD2025

From discovery to care. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g7BAWeEi We’re incredibly proud to partner with Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute on their transformative work driving #HealthCareInnovation.  VCHRI is home to a remarkable community of UBC researchers and trainees who are at the forefront of translating discoveries into real patient impact. Watch the video to learn more about VCHRI’s vision and hear from trailblazers of #HealthResearch — Drs. Martin Gleave, Brian Kwon, Gabrielle Legault, Lynn Raymond and Teresa Tsang.

UBC Medicine researchers are positioning Canada as a leader in next-generation RNA technology. 🧬 Drs. Anna Blakney and Pieter Cullis write in The Conversation Canada how advances in self-amplifying #RNA are poised to transform how we respond to global health challenges, from future pandemics to cancer. Explore how the researchers are shaping a future where RNA #vaccines are faster to produce and more accessible than ever, and the unique opportunity Canada has to lead in this rapidly emerging area. _ Canada's Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub, #PandemicReadiness, #HealthEquity

Do bacteria play a role in cancer metastasis? 🧫 bit.ly/42K2zNm Recent research from UBC Medicine and BC Cancer, published in mBio (American Society for Microbiology), shows that some bacteria in #BreastTumours could be linked to the spread of cancer to other parts of the body. Explore how this emerging area of study is shaping our understanding of how #cancer spreads and could lead to new ways to slow — or even stop — metastatic cancer. #Microbiology #Oncology

What if we could slow — or even stop — the progression of #ALS? Motivated by the resilience of patients with ALS, Dr. Erik P Pioro is bringing us closer to that reality. “My passion really stems from both the profound human impact of the disease and the scientific challenge it represents.” At UBC, Dr. Pioro is bridging cutting-edge research and patient care to accelerate the development of innovative ALS treatments for patients across British Columbia and beyond. Read the Q&A to learn how his work is helping to slow — and one day stop — this devastating disease. #PrecisionMedicine #ALSResearch

Today is the National Day of Awareness for Misisng and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) in Canada, also known as Red Dress Day. The day build awareness to this ongoing crisis and honours the thousands of victims and their impacted families. What can you do? Wear red today, inform yourself about MMIWG2S, and participate in events to commemorate this day.

In recognition of International Day of the #Midwife today, we celebrate all #midwives at UBC and beyond for their excellent care and dedication to supporting families. ❤️ #IDM2025