In the Media
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Vancouver SunVancouver biomedical engineering shines bright
UBC biomedical engineer Dr. Peter Zandstra discussed how his research has helped find cures for debilitating chronic diseases and contributed to the life sciences and biomedical community in Vancouver and B.C.
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University Affairs
UBC earthquake lab shakes, rattles and rolls
University Affairs featured UBC's Earthquake Engineering Research Facility, which is studying the dangers of seismic instability. Facility director and civil engineering professor Dr. Carlos Ventura was quoted.
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Kelowna Capital News
UBCO study suggests COVID-19 pandemic has changed our grocery habits
A new study by Dr. Mahmudur Fatmi, a professor in UBCO's school of engineering, looked at how the public’s online shopping habits have changed in various ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Maclean's
The next trend in luxury Canadian real estate? Multi-level 'iceberg' basements.
Matthew Soules, a professor in the school of architecture and landscape architecture at UBC's faculty of applied science, gave comments about the iceberg house trend.
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The Tyee
Why small shops along Broadway are getting fried
Patrick Condon, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture in UBC's faculty of applied science, wrote an opinion piece on the effect of the new Broadway subway on commercial services and affordable housing.
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CityNews
Internationally educated nurses sidelined as B.C. hospitals face staff shortages
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, director and professor at UBC's school of nursing, discussed nurse staffing issues.
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University Affairs
Nursing schools come under strain as pandemic wears on
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, director and professor at UBC's school of nursing, was quoted about the increased demand from prospective students for UBC’s nursing program and greater awareness of the expertise that’s required.
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Global News At Noon
UBC researchers lead projects to treat spinal cord injury
UBC researchers are leading the charge on a $24-million project called Mend the Gap, which is a new approach to spinal cord regeneration. Principal investigator Dr. John Madden, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at UBC's faculty of applied science, was interviewed.
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CTV
UBC researchers look at 'gel' biomaterials to help treat spinal cord injuries
UBC's Mend the Gap team led by Dr. John Madden, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the faculty of applied science, is leading an international effort to develop a new way to treat spinal cord injuries which they hope will lead to increased motor function and a better quality of life for patients. Dr. Brian Kwon, a professor of orthopaedics at the faculty of medicine, and Dr. Wolfram Tetzlaff, a professor of surgery and zoology, were quoted.
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Designboom
Scientists create the first stretchable and washable battery
UBC researchers have created a battery that is both flexible and washable. Dr. Ngoc Tan Nguyen, a postdoctoral fellow at UBC’s faculty of applied science, and Dr. John Madden, director of UBC’s Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Lab, were quoted.