Solutions for People
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.
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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.
Ten research excellence clusters led by Applied Science researchers will be supported through UBC's Research Excellence Clusters initiative in 2024/25.
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.
Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Sally Thorne commented on medical assistance in dying.
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