In the Media
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Vancouver SunWork conditions drive nurse exodus: study
Nursing professor Dr. Farinaz Havaei co-authored a new study which found that work conditions including burnout, staffing shortages and safety affected job satisfaction among nurses.
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ChatelaineEverything you need to know about the new Covid-19 vaccine
Dr. Anna Blakney, assistant professor at UBC biomedical engineering (Michael Smith Laboratories), explained how this fall’s COVID-19 vaccine differs from previous versions.
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The ProvinceB.C. experts went to Turkey to study its devastating earthquakes. This is their advice
UBC engineering experts were among a group of researchers that visited Turkey to study the aftermath of its earthquake. Civil engineering professor Dr. Tony Yang said that preparing for an earthquake should include putting measures in place to manage the recovery process.
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University AffairsHow work has changed for university vaccine researchers
Biomedical engineering professor Dr. Anna Blakney commented on the increased interest in vaccine research.
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Global NewsSask. pronoun policy low on priority list, according to poll
Two studies led by nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc showed that allowing queer youth to use their chosen names and pronouns can reduce depression and suicide attempts.
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UBC - SBMESBME postdoctoral fellow, Samantha Grist, receives the Optica Foundation Challenge Award
Congratulations to SBME postdoctoral fellow Samantha Grist for receiving the Optica Foundation Challenge Award. Samantha’s research focuses on developing silicon photonic biosensors, and she is currently working on a project to develop biosensors to monitor and treat the menopausal transition.
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CBC Quirks & QuarksFinding concrete solutions to one of the world's hardest environmental problems
UBCO civil engineering professor Dr. Shahria Alam discussed making new concrete with concrete recycled from demolished structures.
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Global NewsTime to fall back: When daylight saving time 2023 ends in Canada
Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall said people can feel more depressed because of shorter exposure to sunlight in the fall and winter.
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Vancouver SunDan Levitt: It's time to stop buying ageist birthday cards
Nursing adjunct professor Dan Levitt wrote that birthday cards featuring caricatures of older people are ageist and demoralizing.
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CBCQuebec company offers breath of carbon-neutral air with cement alternative
UBCO civil engineering professor Dr. Shahria Alam commented on sustainable concrete.