# 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](https://academic.ubc.ca/node/4084) were created for exceptional individuals who will help advance research in [Brain Health](https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-initiatives/ubc-presidents-excellence-chairs/brain-health "President's Excellence Chair in Brain Health"), [Biodiversity Studies](https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-initiatives/ubc-presidents-excellence-chairs/biodiversity "President’s Excellence Chair in Biodiversity Studies"), [Forest Bio-Products](https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-initiatives/ubc-presidents-excellence-chairs/forest-bio-products "President's Excellence Chair in Forest Bio-products "), [Global Migration](https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-initiatives/ubc-presidents-excellence-chairs/global-migration "President's Excellence Chair in Global Migration "), [Precision Oncology](https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-initiatives/ubc-presidents-excellence-chairs/precision-oncology "President’s Excellence Chair in Precision Oncology"), [Network Cultures](https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-initiatives/ubc-presidents-excellence-chairs/network-cultures "President's Excellence Chair in Network Cultures") and [Healthy Aging](https://healthyaging.med.ubc.ca). Investing in their remarkable intellect and talent will ensure they are better equipped to solve society’s most urgent challenges.
\*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](mailto:vpao.communications@ubc.ca?subject=President's%20Excellence%20Chairs%20question).