UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $1.3 million from CFI for innovative research infrastructure

By Qian Chow | October 10, 2025

An aerial image of UBC Vancouver campus.

UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers were awarded more than $1.3 million in federal funding to support innovative research infrastructure projects.

The Government of Canada announced a total of nearly $134 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support projects at 63 postsecondary institutions across the country. These strategic investments—which will help propel innovation and build a resilient Canada—are made through the CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF), a critical tool designed to help institutions attract and retain the very best researchers.

A total of 31 projects led by UBC researchers were awarded a collective $5.7 million in funding.

“Today’s investment demonstrates the remarkable contributions of Canada’s researchers and institutions, whose commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation benefits Canadians in every part of the country,” said the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. “By investing in science and research infrastructure, we are laying the groundwork for discoveries that will enrich our communities and inspire future generations. Canada has what the world’s innovators are looking for, and our government is making Canada the destination of choice for the world’s top minds.”

Faculty of Medicine Recipients

Khaled Abdelrahman