In the Media
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UBC School of NursingSchool of Nursing takes a role in Canada-wide pandemic response initiative
Nursing assistant professor Dr. Rubee Dev has been named the steering committee provincial lead from BC for “Pandemic pREparedness engaging Primary cARe and Emergency Departments,” or PREPARED.
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Toronto StarThese changes in eating habits can be a warning sign of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, experts say
Dr. Lillian Hung, nursing professor, said sudden dietary changes can be an important warning sign of dementia and gave signs to look out for.
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ESG NewsApple halves greenhouse gas emissions through clean energy and innovative recycling initiatives
Apple published a new white paper with the University of British Columbia’s BioProducts Institute that analyzes the challenges with current consumer packaging and explores more sustainable future solutions through the use of advanced fiber-based materials.
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World Economic ForumScientists have invented a method to break down "forever chemicals" in our drinking water
Chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni led the development of a water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water.
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UBC Okanagan NewsPeople want to age at home, UBC Okanagan can help them stay healthy
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering's Dr. Amir Ardestani-Jaafari used strategic approaches to research how health-care providers can create robust yet flexible home-care networks to meet future demands.
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UBC Research + InnovationResearch Excellence Clusters funded in 2024/25
Ten research excellence clusters led by Applied Science researchers will be supported through UBC's Research Excellence Clusters initiative in 2024/25.
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Vancouver Is Awesome'Smart gloves' could transform therapy for stroke patients, UBC researcher says
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Peyman Servati and PhD candidate Arvin Tashakori developed a wearable “smart glove” that may help stroke survivors regain their hand functions. B.C. stroke survivors will be testing the glove as part of a study led by physical therapy professor Dr. Janice Eng.
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Voice of AmericaCanada postpones plan to allow euthanasia for mentally ill
Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Sally Thorne commented on medical assistance in dying.
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Penticton HeraldiHeal launches private and secure app for Canadian women facing abuse
UBC nursing researchers co-developed an online tool, iHeal, to help victims across Canada who experience violence from current or past partners.
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The TyeeAn annual checkup on ABC’s health promises
SCARP's PhD student Wes Regan said that although health care is in the provincial government’s jurisdiction, the municipal government can create their own policies to improve everyone’s health.