The UBC Faculty of Medicine awards three national prizes to experts who demonstrate research excellence and innovation in the areas of cancer, brain disorders, and heart disorders.
The prizes, each with a value of $50,000, are awarded to experts who demonstrate research excellence and innovation in the areas of cancer, brain disorders, and heart disorders.
The nomination deadline for all prizes is February 28, 2024. Nominations can be made through the online submission portal until the deadline.
About the prizes
Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research
The Dr. Chew Wei MBBS [HK] FRCOG [ENG] Memorial Prize in Cancer Research is awarded annually to a Canadian physician or scientist who makes outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or development of therapies for cancer.
Learn more: med.ubc.ca/chewwei
Margolese National Brain Disorders Prize (external)
The Margolese National Brain Disorders Prize is awarded annually to a Canadian physician or scientist who makes outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or cure of brain disorders.
Based on the prize guidelines, nominations for the 2024 competition must be for individuals external to the University of British Columbia.
Learn more: med.ubc.ca/margolese-brain
Margolese National Heart Disorders Prize
The Margolese National Heart Disorders Prize is awarded annually to a Canadian physician or scientist who makes outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or cure of heart disorders.
Based on the prize guidelines, nominations for the 2024 competition must be for individuals internal to the University of British Columbia.
Learn more: med.ubc.ca/margolese-heart
