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Every day across British Columbia, trainees and researchers at the ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Faculty of Medicine are turning skills into jobs, investments into discoveries, and discoveries into solutions that are transforming health for everyone.

Ranked among the world’s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 12,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors, health care professionals, and medical researchers, making remarkable discoveries to help create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.

The ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Faculty of Medicine offers a diverse array of training opportunities including cutting-edge research experiences in the biosciences, globally recognized population health education, quality health professional training, as well as several certificate and online training options. The Faculty of Medicine is home to more than 1,700 graduate students housed in 20 graduate programs (14 of which offer doctoral research options). Year after year, research excellence in the Faculty of Medicine is supported by investment from funding sources here at home and around the globe, receiving approximately more than $1.8B in total research funding since 2016.

We value our trainees and the creative input they have to scholarly activities at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ. Our priority is to enable their maximum potential through flexible opportunities that provide a breadth of experiences tailored to their own individual career objectives. We maintain high standards of excellence, and work to create a community of intellectually and socially engaged scholars that work collaboratively with each other, the university, and the world, with the overarching goal of promoting the health of individuals and communities.

Mission
To transform health for everyone.
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  • 1348
    Master's Students
  • 634
    Doctoral Students
  • 479
    Graduate Degrees Awarded
  • 548
    Full-Time Faculty
  • 477.9
    million in Research Awards

Research Centres

Most Faculty research is conducted under the auspices of that are part of ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà or affiliated with it, in collaboration with our health partners.

Centres &ÌýInstitutes
  • Institute of Mental Health
Research Groups
  • OVCARE (BC’s Ovarian Cancer Research Team)

Research Facilities

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Faculty of Medicine provides innovative educational and research programs in the areas of health and life sciences through an integrated and province-wide delivery model in facilities at locations .

The Life Sciences Centre is the largest building on the ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Vancouver campus. Completed in 2004, the $125 million, 52,165 sq metres building was built to accommodate the distributed medical educational program and the .

The (DMCBH), a partnership between the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health, unites under one roof research and clinical expertise in neuroscience, psychiatry and neurology in order to accelerate discovery and translate new knowledge into better treatment and prevention strategies. DMCBH has both laboratory and clinical research areas within the Centre proper and in the ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Hospital Koerner Pavilion. Our core facilities are essential to ongoing collaboration, teaching, and research.

The Ìýis it the largest research institute of its kind in Western Canada in terms of people, productivity, funding and size. With more than 350,000 square feet of space, the Institute has both 'wet bench' laboratory and 'dry lab' clinical research areas, and other areas to facilitate particular areas of research and training.

Research Highlights

New knowledge and innovation are crucial to successfully identifying, addressing and overcoming the increasingly complex health-related challenges that influence the lives of all of us – in British Columbia, in Canada, and in countries and communities around the globe.

The ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Faculty of Medicine is recognized nationally and internationally for research innovation that advances knowledge and translates new discoveries to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Research opportunities feature extensive collaborations across other faculties, health institutions and health partners across British Columbia, Canada and internationally.

The Faculty provides and fosters research excellence across the full continuum, from basic science to applied science and then to knowledge implementation, with a focus on ; ; ; ; ; and .

Graduate Degree Programs

Research Supervisors in Faculty

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Name Academic Unit(s) Research Interests
Chew, Ben Department of Urologic Sciences how kidney stones form and in particular intestinal absorption of minerals that can form kidney stones (calcium and oxalate); genetically modifying bacteria normally used to make yogurt to express a naturally occurring enzyme that breaks down oxalate, thus preventing its absorption into the body where it can combine with calcium to form kidney stones.
Chi, Kim Nguyen Division of Medical Oncology Thrombosis in cancer patients, methemoglobinemia, hemolysis, anticancer drugs, prostate cancer, chemotherapy, cell cancer, breast cancer
Chia, Stephen K.L. Division of Medical Oncology Cancer; translational research in breast cancer
Choi, Peter Tsz Lung Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics Anesthesiology, peroperative medicine, randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, research education
Christenson, James Department of Emergency Medicine Other clinical medicine; sudden cardiac death; chain of survival; out of hospital cardiac arrest; emergency medical services; resuscitation science
Churg, Andrew Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Lung disease
Cibere, Jolanda Division of Rheumatology Rheumatology; early osteoarthritis; magnetic resonance imaging in osteoarthritis; biomarkers in osteoarthritis; progression of early osteoarthritis; clinical detection of early osteoarthritis
Ciernia, Annie Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biochemistry; Neurosciences, biological and chemical aspects; Neurosciences, medical and physiological and health aspects; Autism; Brain development; Epigenetics; Gene-Environment Interactions; Neurodevelopmental disorders
Ciocca, Valter School of Audiology and Speech Sciences Auditory System; Perception and Representation; Recognition of Speech; Speech and Language Development Disorders; Auditory grouping of speech and non-speech sounds, also known as "auditory scene analysis"; perception and production of normal and disordered speech
Collins, Colin Department of Urologic Sciences translational genomics where mathematics, genomics, computer science, and clinical science converge in diagnostics and therapeutics
Colozzo, Paola School of Audiology and Speech Sciences Developmental language disorders; language and cognition; discourse, assessment and intervention for children with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
Conibear, Elizabeth Department of Medical Genetics Other basic medicine and life sciences; Protein trafficking in cell biology; Molecular genetics; Functional genomics; Membranes; Enzymes and Proteins; Vesicle Trafficking; Molecular Genetics; Neurodegenerative diseases; Protein Palmitoylation; Cell Signaling and Cancer
Conway, Edward Division of Hematology Basic medicine and life sciences; coagulation; Innate immunity; Inflammation; vascular biologh
Cote, Helene Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine HIV Infection, blood research, infectious diseases
Cox, Susan School of Population and Public Health Other medical sciences; Sociology and related studies; Arts (arts, history of arts, performing arts, music), architecture and design
Cox, Michael Department of Urologic Sciences genetic testing, experiences of hereditary risk, social and ethical implications of genetics, interpersonal and family communication, qualitative research, narrative and story, Prostate cancer
Craig, Ann Marie Department of Psychiatry Excitatory and inhibitory synapses, Synapse development and plasticity, Synapse organizing proteins, Neurotransmitter receptors, Autism and schizophrenia
Cresswell, Silke Division of Neurology Functional imaging (PETand fMRI) in Parkinson
Cripton, Peter School of Biomedical Engineering Mechanical engineering; Medical and biomedical engineering; biomechanics; Cranio-Encephalic and Spinal Cord Trauma; hip fracture; injury prevention; Mechanical Systems; neurotrauma; Spinal cord injury; spine biomechanics; Trauma / Injuries; Traumatic Brain Injury; Sex Differences in Seat Belt Performance
Crook, Juanita Department of Surgery Radiation Oncology and Developmental Radiotherapeutics
Cundiff, Geoffrey Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, urogynaecology, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, sexual dysfunction, obstetrical injury, quality assurance, Epidemiology of pelvic floor disorders, to anatomy, to education, to the prevention of maternal obstetrical trauma
Cynader, Max Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences eye diseases; glaucoma; dyslexia; stroke; neurotrauma; memory; vision; learning disabilities; hearing development; recovery after brain damage; ischemia; gene therapy, Alzheimer's
Daley, Denise Division of Respiratory Medicine Bioinformatics; Asthma; Complex Trait Genetics; Epigenetics; gene-gene and gene-environment interactions; Genetic Diseases; genetic epidemiology; Genetics of Aging; statistical genetics; Susceptibility Genes
Daugaard, Mads Department of Urologic Sciences Cancer progression and metastasis; Mechanisms of carcinogenesis; Cancer Diagnosis and Detection; Cancer biology; Cancer diagnostics; Cancer therapy; Cell Signaling and Cancer; Cell Therapy of Cancer; Chemotherapy; DNA damage response pathways; glycobiology; Immunotherapy; Radiotherapy; Cell stress and Cancer; Cell stress signalling in cancer
Davies, Hugh William School of Population and Public Health Environmental and occupational health and safety; Health sciences; Public and population health; Antineoplastic drug hazards; Community Health / Public Health; environmental health; Exposure Assessment; Noise and Health; Occupational Health; Occupational Safety and Health

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Recent Publications

This is an incomplete sample of recent publications in chronological order by ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà faculty members with a primary appointment in the Faculty of Medicine.

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Publication: Lancet Regional Health Americas
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Manish Sadarangani (Pediatrics / Faculty of Medicine)
Volume: 48
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Computers in Biology and Medicine
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Abdul Karim Qayumi (Surgery / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 00104825
Volume: 194
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Psychiatry Research
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Daniel Vigo (Psychiatry / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 01651781
Volume: 350
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Youwen Zhou (Dermatology & Skin Science / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 01909622
Volume: 93
Page Range: 475-477
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Adeera Levin (Division of Nephrology / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 10762752
Volume: 67
Page Range: 588-594
Publication Date: 1 August 2025

Publication: Journal of Biophotonics
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Babak Shadgan (Orthopaedics / Faculty of Medicine), Kishore Mulpuri (Orthopaedics / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 1864063X
Volume: 18
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): William Miller (Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 18781241
Volume: 58
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Journal of Arthroplasty
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Pierre Guy (Orthopaedics / Faculty of Medicine), Kelly Lefaivre (Orthopaedics / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 08835403
Volume: 40
Page Range: S322-S327.e3
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Psychiatry Research
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Raymond Lam (Psychiatry / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 01651781
Volume: 350
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Life Science Alliance
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Ramon Klein Geltink (Pathology & Laboratory Medicine / Faculty of Medicine)
Volume: 8
Publication Date: 1 August 2025

Publication: NMR in Biomedicine
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Cornelia Laule (Radiology / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 09523480
Volume: 38
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Pain Reports
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Stephan Schwarz (Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics / Faculty of Medicine)
Volume: 10
Page Range: e1303
Publication Date: 1 August 2025

Publication: Clinical Journal of Pain
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Stephan Schwarz (Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 07498047
Volume: 41
Publication Date: 1 August 2025

Publication: Pain
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Stephan Schwarz (Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 03043959
Volume: 166
Page Range: 1711-1716
Publication Date: 1 August 2025

Publication: Spine Journal
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Charles Fisher (Orthopaedics / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 15299430
Volume: 25
Page Range: 1618-1629
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Drug and Alcohol Dependence
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Nadia Fairbairn (Division of Social Medicine / Faculty of Medicine), Seonaid Nolan (Division of Social Medicine / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 03768716
Volume: 273
Publication Date: 1 August 2025

Publication: DNA Repair
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Peter Stirling (Medical Genetics / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 15687864
Volume: 152
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Stuart Turvey (Pediatrics / Faculty of Medicine)
Volume: 4
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Thorax
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Christopher Ryerson (Division of Respiratory Medicine / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 00406376
Volume: 80
Page Range: 489-490
Publication Date: 1 August 2025

Publication: Academic Radiology
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Rachel Eddy (Radiology / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 10766332
Volume: 32
Page Range: 4893-4902
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Paediatric Anaesthesia
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Matthias Goerges (Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 11555645
Volume: 35
Page Range: 635-642
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Journal of Arthroplasty
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Bassam Masri (Orthopaedics / Faculty of Medicine), Donald Garbuz (Orthopaedics / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 08835403
Volume: 40
Page Range: S186-S189
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Jan Peter Dutz (Dermatology & Skin Science / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 01909622
Volume: 93
Page Range: 524-527
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Kidney Medicine
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Adeera Levin (Division of Nephrology / Faculty of Medicine)
Volume: 7
Publication Date: August 2025

Publication: Annals of Biomedical Engineering
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Author(s): Peter Cripton (School of Biomedical Engineering / Faculty of Medicine)
ISSN: 00906964
Volume: 53
Page Range: 1931-1943
Publication Date: August 2025

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Recent Thesis Submissions

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Doctoral Citations

A doctoral citation summarizes the nature of the independent research, provides a high-level overview of the study, states the significance of the work and says who will benefit from the findings in clear, non-specialized language, so that members of a lay audience will understand it.
Year Citation Program
2025 Dr. Ding studied how mobile health technologies are used to support youth mental health. Her research showed that health technologies should be designed with youth input to be effective and equitable. These findings will benefit youth, care providers, health policymakers, and other health partners. Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD)
2025 Dr. Yusuf used health services data to investigate the period before the first recognized symptoms of multiple sclerosis. She identified different patterns of health service use and investigated the role of several biases. Her findings suggest that people with multiple sclerosis can be identified and treated earlier. Doctor of Philosophy in Population and Public Health (PhD)
2025 Dr. Deng investigated the roles of different types of direct talin-mediated actin linkages in cell-ECM adhesion in mice. Her research highlighted the importance of maintaining multiple integrin-actin linkage pathways and shed light on the regulation of integrin-mediated adhesion for tissue development, maintenance and homeostasis in mammals. Doctor of Philosophy in Cell and Developmental Biology (PhD)
2025 Dr. Mannar investigated biochemical aspects of SARS-CoV-2 variant spike proteins during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was shown that variant spike proteins possessed enhanced receptor binding properties and displayed evasion of neutralizing antibodies. This work informs our understanding of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein evolution. Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD)
2025 Dr. Panahi investigated the molecular drivers of high-risk multiple myeloma, a challenging and currently incurable blood cancer. She developed a novel risk classification approach to better identify aggressive cases and support the development of more effective targeted therapies. Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Oncology (PhD)
2025 Dr. Wyder-Hodge studied how soft tissue properties shape light touch perception. He developed novel methods to measure friction across body regions, revealing force characteristics and velocity thresholds that define pleasant touch. His work informs clothing design, wearable tech, and identifying clinical populations with diverse touch responses. Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (PhD)
2025 Dr. Wang transformed the understanding of prostate cancer by identifying lineage-specific transcription factors and a three-phase progression model. Highlighting NFIX as a key regulator of tumor dormancy, this work paves the way for early intervention to control cancer within a patient’s lifespan—bringing a cancer no-fear world closer. Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Oncology (PhD)
2025 Dr. Kabacinska studied the use of social robotics to improve mental health across lifespan. Her research focused on exploring the perspectives of current and future robot users to improve robot mental health interventions and make them better suited to user needs. Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD)
2025 Dr. Richardson’s research focused on Granzyme K, a previously understudied enzyme now linked to chronic inflammatory diseases. She established a role for Granzyme K in psoriasis, uncovering how it promotes disease development in skin. Her work redefines the biological function of Granzyme K and sets the stage for future therapeutic innovation. Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD)
2025 Dr. Robinson's research in Experimental Medicine developed a new Indigenous research methodology and framework called the KIJIKATIG Education Model. His work highlights how narrative inquiry and carving practices restore knowledge, revitalize education, and affirm carving as medicine, benefiting Indigenous communities, scholars, and educators Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD)

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