In the Media
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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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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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ScientiaRevealing the risks of alternative medicine
Nursing Associate Professor Dr. Bernie Garrett discussed the risks associated with alternative medicines.
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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 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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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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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.
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CityNews VancouverSeveral Surrey schools to begin staggered class schedule
Nursing Professor Emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall suggested families adjust sleep schedules similarly to school times a week before classes to adjust easier.