UBC President's Excellence Chairs

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UBC's President’s Excellence Chairs are part of an innovative research program that will advance cutting-edge research to solve society’s most urgent challenges.

The President’s Excellence Chairs were created for exceptional individuals who will help advance research in Brain Health, Biodiversity Studies, Forest Bio-Products, Global Migration, Precision Oncology, Network Cultures and Healthy Aging. Investing in their remarkable intellect and talent will ensure they are better equipped to solve society’s most urgent challenges.

Biodiversity Studies

Brain Health

Forest Bioproducts

Global Migration

Precision Oncology

Healthy Aging

*A substantial philanthropic investment from businessman, philanthropist and UBC alumnus Edwin Leong has helped create an additional President's Excellence Chair: The Edwin S.H. Leong UBC Chair in Healthy Aging.

For more information about the program, contact us.


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