Strategic Priority Areas: Solutions for People
Net-zero homes are touted as a solution for climate change, but they remain out of reach for most
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Dr. Tony Yang, a professor of structural engineering, and Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi, a visiting senior researcher, wrote about the difficulties for most Canadians in building net-zero homes.
From capacitors to CEO: Read about Jonathan’s journey to launching his own company
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Jonathan, inspired by his multi-skilled father, pursued engineering for problem-solving and collaboration. He founded Extropic Energy, modernizing energy systems, merging technical expertise with business and policy for impactful solutions.
In Memoriam: The Perseverance and Environmental Legacy of Leslie Edgeworth (1925 – 2025)
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Disciplined and hard-working, he woke up at dawn to deliver the Vancouver Sun. After his promotion to delivery manager, he worked nights at an ice plant—all to pay for his civil engineering degree at UBC.Distinguished alum and supporter Leslie (Les…
Teaching kids to transcend their origin stories
Research2Reality | | Media coverage
Discussion of a study by nursing professor Carla Ferreira, which looked at how the portrayal of adverse childhood experiences in superhero movies impacted characters later in life.
UBC engineering, architecture and landscape architecture, and nursing rank among Canada's best
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UBC Engineering, Nursing, and the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture are top two in Canada, according to the latest university rankings. UBC Nursing ranks 13th globally and UBC Engineering is top 25 in the world.
10 impacts UBC Applied Science had in 2024
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A look back at 10 stories that showcase how UBC Applied Science research and discoveries are transforming lives and tackling global challenges.
AI-based tool offers highly accurate pancreatic cancer diagnostics
Clinical Lab Products | | Media coverage
SBME's Dr. Ali Bashashati co-led a project using AI to detect pancreatic cancer.
Dayag Sheykhkarimli awarded the H.L. Holmes Award from the National Research Council of Canada
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Congratulations to SBME postdoctoral researcher Dayag Sheykhkarimli for receiving $100,000/year for two years from the H.L Holmes Award by the National Research Council of Canada.
Research from UBC and the University of Manitoba explores the developmental origins of the human immune system
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New research from UBC and the University of Manitoba explores the developmental origins of the human immune system and reveals unexpected lineage relationships.
Nine UBC Nursing colleagues receive funding from the 2024 Michael Smith awards
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Recipients for the Convening and Collaborating C2 program are Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch, Dr. Vicky Bungay, Catherine Liao (PhD Student), Dr. Lillian Hung, and Dr. Scott Ramsay. Reach awardees include Dr. Helen Brown, Dr. Fuchsia Howard, Dr. Sandra…