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Smart skin mimics the sensing capabilities of natural skin

Dr. John Madden, professor of electrical and computer engineering, explains the way that hydrogels work in a similar way to how humans detect pressure and discusses possible applications.

October 1, 2022
The Daily Hodl
Crypto has a desktop problem – this is how we fix it

An article about crypto referenced a UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering study that analyzed the user experience of the top five mobile crypto wallets.

September 30, 2022
Giddy
How to advocate for your sexual healthcare

UBC's School of Nursing's Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc and Dr. Kristen Gilbert discussed the role of the internet and effective communication when advocating for your sexual healthcare.

September 29, 2022
Global News
Western University and UBC launch ‘action kit’ to fight substance use stigma

Dr. Colleen Varcoe and Dr. Annette Browne, professors in the UBC School of Nursing, discussed their action kit of resources for health care providers in order to help combat substance use stigma.

September 22, 2022
Research2Reality
This is the house that collaboration is building

The School of Biomedical Engineering is UBC's first inter-faculty school, forging a partnership between the Faculty of Applied Science and the Faculty of Medicine. SBME Director Dr. Peter Zandstra how the new, interdisciplinary facility will enable solving new problems.

September 20, 2022
The Ubyssey
In Disclosure, healing is not linear — and insensitive medical professionals can disrupt it

School of Nursing Professor Sally Thorne is working with the creator of Disclosure, a performance about a young woman trying to receive help after sexual assault, to develop the show into a training resource for nurses working with trauma patients.

September 16, 2022
BC Business
UBC-based nonprofit MEDIC Foundation cuts into the heart of chronic conditions

UBC Biomedical Engineering undergraduate students Anjali Menon and Madhini Vigneswaran discuss their nonprofit, MEDIC Foundation, which aims to make treatment for people diagnosed with chronic conditions more accessible and convenient.

September 16, 2022
Vancouver Sun
Surrey mobile unit brings health care to 'unseen' homeless people affected by overdose crisis

UBC nursing assistant professor of teaching Ranjit Dhari commented on mobile health units that can help bring care to the community where the community is.

September 10, 2022
CityNews (Vancouver)
Back to school, back to sleep, says UBC expert

Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall said as kids head back to the classroom, parents can ensure the transition is a lot smoother by ensuring young ones go to bed at the same time each night.

September 6, 2022
MINING.com
Another 'Dr. Copper'

Materials engineering professor Amanda Clifford was interviewed about her work on formulating a copper coating that could kill COVID faster.

September 6, 2022

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