UBC Applied Science Strategic Priority Area
Our work improves health, well-being and quality of life.
As engineers, nurses, planners and architects, we are making a difference in our professional practice, each and every day. And as researchers and innovators, we are radically transforming health and wellness, and shaping a society and economy where people are more connected, empowered and effective.
Find out how our faculty and students are making a difference.
September 18, 2023
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Browse the latest articles for updates on our impact.
Nursing professor Dr. Lillian Hung is leading a study on how social robots interact with older adults and what it could mean for senior care.
UBC researchers collaborated with a group of people living with dementia to develop an anti-stigma toolkit, offering an action guide to bolster community engagement and bridge healthcare support gaps. Nursing professor Dr. Alison Phinney was interviewed.
Nursing associate professor Dr. Emily Jenkins discussed how to best support children and youth when it comes to substance use education and intervention.
Recent engineering alumni Saimir Sulaj and Kunal Sethi have developed a UV light device to safely disinfect air and surfaces in their new tech startup.