In the Media
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UBC NewsScientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer—and how to test for it—using AI
SBME and ECE's Dr. Ali Bashashati and his team developed a deep learning AI model that analyzes images of tissue samples collected from patients.
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Toronto StarBC launches class-action lawsuit against makers of ‘forever chemicals’
Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni said forever chemicals are found in many consumer products and have been linked with health and environmental problems.
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CTV News VancouverBC is in for an 'average' summer, but indoor heat still poses risk: experts
Nursing Professor Emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall advised people invest in an air conditioner or buy a fan and place a bowl of ice in front of it to stay cool, as heat can disrupt sleep.
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The UbysseyDr. Scott Ramsay shapes the future of concussion care
School of Nursing Assistant Professor Dr. Scott Ramsay discusses his work in concussion after-care for BC youth, looking at health outcomes after initial diagnoses.
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Today in BCUBC researchers launch new website focused on men's mental health
Nursing Professor Dr. John Oliffe is the founder and lead of UBC’s Men’s Health Research program, which created the app called In Good Company.
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CBC NewsResearchers working to develop device to detect, treat brain cancer
ECE professor Dr. Konrad Walus is part of the research team that received a two-year grant from the Tri-Agency New Frontiers in Research Fund.
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UBC Beyond5 tips for staying cool at home without air conditioning
Nursing Professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch and SALA Associate Professor Dr. Adam Rysanek share their expert tips on how to stay cool at home without AC.
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UBC News$140 million for UBC-led research hub to accelerate drug development and biomanufacturing
SBME Assistant Professor Dr. Anna Blakney co-leads the project AVENGER, an end-to-end drug development platform for RNA vaccines, based at UBC. The AVENGER team will create a library of vaccine formulations that can be custom designed and rapidly deployed against pandemic pathogens and other diseases.
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The Globe and MailBC drug developers get boost with government funding for new manufacturing facility
SBME Assistant Professor Dr. Anna Blakney co-leads the project AVENGER, an end-to-end drug development platform for RNA vaccines, based at UBC. The AVENGER team will create a library of vaccine formulations that can be custom designed and rapidly deployed against pandemic pathogens and other diseases.
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CBCHow scams can negatively affect your health
Nursing professor Dr. Bernie Garrett discussed how to identify and avoid health scams.