Strategic Priority Areas: Solutions for People
From glowing bacteria to fruit: Unusual sources for innovative solutions
UBC Magazine | | Media coverage
APSC members Dr. Orlando Rojas, Dr. Hirra Zafar and Joseph Dahmen had their respective projects highlighted as unusual sources for innovative solutions.
Our tires shed toxins that kill fish. Here's a partial fix
National Observer | | Media coverage
CIVL researchers Drs. Rachel Scholes and Timothy Rodgers are studying how rain gardens can help prevent a toxic tire chemical from entering our waterways.
Ticketmaster privacy breach raises question of identity monitoring services: Are they worth it?
The Globe and Mail (Subscription) | | Media coverage
ECE professor Konstantin Beznosov discussed the usefulness of identity monitoring services.
Smell reports reveal the need to expand urban air quality monitoring, say engineering researchers
| Announcement
Engineering researchers analyzed data reported to the Smell Vancouver app to understand how different odours can affect your wellbeing.
School of Engineering professor to lead new Battery Innovation Centre at UBC Okanagan
| Announcement
UBC Okanagan to establish a new Battery Innovation Centre, led by Dr. Jian Liu, after Josie Osborne announced $2 million in funding from the provincial government.
Province funds battery research centre at UBC
CTV News Vancouver | | Media coverage
UBC Okanagan received a $2 million investment from the BC government for the Battery Innovation Centre led by engineering prof Dr. Jian Liu.
A sinking failure: Outdoor public pools 'not a priority for Vancouver,' say advocates
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
SCARP professor Dr. Andrew Binet said public pools are an important cooling resource which also provide opportunities for exercise and recreation for all ages.
Changing the face of long-term care
The Tyee | | Media coverage
School of Nursing professor Dr. Farinaz Havaei's research on resident and family councils was referenced in a story on their importance.
Kelowna councillor pushing for electric light rail line linking Osoyoos and Kamloops
Kelowna Now | | Media coverage
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove studied the technical and economic feasibility of a hydrogen-fueled passenger train in the Okanagan.
How AI is helping detect types of endometrial cancer
Healthing | | Media coverage
SBME's Dr. Ali Bashashati and his team developed a machine learning model to evaluate and understand sample images from patients with cervical cancer.