In the Media
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Resources MagazineAdding equity to environmental models, with Amanda Giang
MECH's Dr. Amanda Giang discusses considering equity in computational models of systems that are at the interface of people and the environment.
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Business in VancouverMade-in-BC breakthrough a game changer for heart valve tech, say researchers
Dr. Hadi Mohammadi and a team of UBC Okanagan researchers have developed a mechanical heart valve that lasts a lifetime without the need for blood thinners.
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Tri-Cities DispatchHomelessness, snack packs, and the ‘Lifeguard’ of Gordon Avenue
SCARP Professor Emeritus Dr. Penny Gurstein commented on the issue of homelessness in the Tri-Cities.
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ScientiaRevealing the risks of alternative medicine
Nursing Associate Professor Dr. Bernie Garrett discussed the risks associated with alternative medicines.
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CBC NewsMost teens didn't use a condom the last time they had sex. That worries health officials
Nursing Professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc commented on a recent World Health Organization report which showed declining use of condoms among teens.
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CTV News VancouverBC reverses course on changes to school tube-feeding program after backlash from family
School of Nursing Assistant Professor Dr. Scott Ramsey explained that some children require tube feeding for various reasons.
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CBC NewsWhat is 'phone pinky'? Breaking down the internet myth
School of Nursing Associate Professor Dr. Bernie Garrett commented on the “phone pinky” internet myth.
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National ObserverUBC engineers may have the solution to 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
CHBE Associate Professor Dr. Johan Foster and his research team have created a method that both catches and destroys PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals."
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National ObserverWill you be in the carbon capture ‘kill zone’?
MECH Assistant Professor Dr. Alex Tavasoli discussed the safety of carbon dioxide pipeline infrastructure.
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The Globe and Mail (subscription)How to find the perfect T-shirt according to a designer and a fibre researcher
CHBE Associate Professor Dr. E. Johan Foster explained how different fabrics can affect a shirt’s features, including its feel, durability and breathability.