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The entrepreneurs are developing innovative tools to address key global health topics including cancer treatment and remote healthcare access.

As the clocks fall back and we gain that extra hour of sleep, getting the right amount of quality shut eye can be top of mind for many. UBC Hospital Sleep Disorder Program lead Dr. Najib Ayas has advice on setting yourself up for sleep success.

UBC-developed enzymes successfully converted a kidney to universal type O for transplant, marking a major step toward faster, more compatible organ donations.

Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Profile Postdoctoral Research Fellow Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cardiovascular Imaging, Precision Health and Artificial Intelligence (MOSAIC study) Department Tsang Laboratory Division of Cardiology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range See details below. Posting End Date November 11, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date November 16, 2026 The expected salary for this position is $100,000/year. The desired start date is mid-November, 2025 but...

A collaborative team of researchers from the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Vancouver Prostate Centre (VPC) have developed a new method to design safer, more targeted cancer drugs. The platform, called baited-SELEX, uses DNA molecules to mimic antibodies and selectively target cancer cells while minimizing harmful side effects of current therapies.

Sexual health can be an uncomfortable topic of conversation for patients, some of whom may prefer more discrete options for sharing intimate details. In a first-of-its-kind study, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) researchers have demonstrated the viability of the PenoMeter novel mobile option for diagnosing Peyronie’s disease. 

UBC experts share insights and tips to help school-aged kids ace their immunizations.

Learn about the key cybersecurity risks that arise when conducting research and strategies to minimize these risks.

Dr. Jessica Moe's promising study is examining how microdosing Suboxone can help patients avoid painful withdrawal symptoms. Find out more.

Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3 Job Title MOSAIC Research Assistant/ Technician Department Human Resources Support | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $4,567.04 - $5,385.67 CAD Monthly Posting End Date November 6, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date November 16, 2026 At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research,...

Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level C Job Title MOSAIC Project Manager Department Tsang Laboratory Division of Cardiology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $7,622.83 - $11,886.67 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the...

Fitness and Mobility Exercise program helps people regain strength, confidence

A technology used in advanced brain and lung cancer surgery is now being explored in the removal of prostate cancer. The first-of-its-kind study — led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Miles Mannas — applied cutting-edge stimulated Raman histology (SRH) to rapidly analyze tissue biopsies during robotic radical prostatectomy, significantly reducing surgical times while enhancing cancerous tissue removal. 

VCHRI offers outstanding career growth and learning opportunities. Learn more about how you can apply for a position.

Each year, about 3,000 people in Canada are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. With symptoms that are vague and easily mistaken for less serious health issues, it can be difficult to detect in its early stages. As a result, many people receive their diagnosis when the disease is already advanced. 

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David A. Wood as the inaugural Chief Scientific Officer of the Dilwari Cardiovascular Institute, for a five-year term to May 19, 2030.