Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Murphy, BC Cancer Senior Scientist and UBC Associate Professor, on her appointment as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Precision Public Health Nutrition.
Cancer prevention recommendations often offer broad nutrition recommendations for the population. However, people differ in their biology, health needs and ability to put those recommendations into practice.
On a beautiful fall morning, Helen McTaggart-Cowan and the Pathways Research Group, came together for the Terry Fox Run along the Stanley Park Seawall.
The 2026 PHS Summer Student Series wrapped up on August 13 with an interactive guest talk by Dr. Diana Cukierman from Simon Fraser University. Through activities and open discussion, students explored the growing role of artificial intelligence in research and everyday life, considering its opportunities and limitations, and the different perspectives people bring to conversations about AI.
As part of the 2026 PHS Summer Student Series, eight trainees presented their summer research projects. This was the largest group of presenters since the series began in 2022.
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Tim Lee as Department Head. Dr. Lee has served in an interim leadership role for several years and has been part of the department (former Cancer Control Research) for over three decades. His long-standing involvement provides deep institutional knowledge and continuity, which will be invaluable as the department builds on its strengths and expands its research portfolio.
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