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Let curiosity and passion lead the way. A nurse's journey to system-wide impact and better older adult care
| Spotlight
I was inspired every day as I was able to study with many like-minded people from different specialities, be it classmates, teachers, or guest speakers.
Finding happiness in the smallest bits and bytes
| Spotlight
My journey at UBC has been a transformative experience defined by many small moments coming together to shape the person I am today. - Michael Ko, UBC Engineering Physics graduate
Until two years ago, mRNA vaccines had never been approved. Now, vast research offers hope in treating more than COVID-19
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
COVID-19: UBC research shows how blood tests can predict patient outcomes
The Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
Landscapes can be weaponized to influence public opinion and perception during war
The Conversation | | Media coverage
Give the gift of sleep to moms with babies this Mother’s Day
The Conversation | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Wendy Hall co-wrote about giving the gift of sleep to mothers with babies as it can decrease the stressors of motherhood, improve mental health and promote better infant development.
How to build better health care technology
| Announcement
One of the many challenges faced by hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a shortage of ventilators. Health care facilities in low- and middle-income countries have struggled especially hard to procure the life-saving machines, which can…
Canadians feeling less empathetic, says Canadian Mental Health Association survey
CBC | | Media coverage
A survey conducted by the CMHA and UBC researchers showed that feelings of empathy have eroded over the course of the pandemic. Nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins was quoted.