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Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Applied Science receive GCRC funding

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Seven Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Applied Science faculty members will receive funding through UBC's Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) competition.

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering student receives Gold Medal Award from Engineers Canada

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SBME student Neil Mitra recognized for "ambition and heart" in his endeavours to innovate diagnostic technologies.

Two UBC Engineering professors named Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellows

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Dr. Julian Zhishen Cheng of UBCO School of Engineering and Dr. Vincent Wong of UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering recognized for outstanding contributions to engineering in Canada.

Dr. Gabriel Potvin recognized with 3M National Teaching Fellowship

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The 3M National Teaching Fellowship is one of Canada’s most prestigious recognitions of excellence in educational leadership and teaching, awarded to individuals who display exemplary commitment to the educational experience of every learner.

UBC Engineering faculty and grad students recognized with Killam teaching awards

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Six members of the Applied Science community have received awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to teaching and learning.

Dr. Peter Zandstra awarded Killam Prize in Engineering

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The $100,000 Killam Prize is awarded to Canadian scholars who embody research excellence. The School of Biomedical Engineering's Director was recognized for his pioneering contributions in stem cell-derived tissue development and therapeutic…

UBC Applied Science professors receive 2024 Faculty Research Awards

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Govind Kaigala of the School of Biomedical Engineering, and Mohammad Arjmand and Shahria Alam of the UBCO School of Engineering have been recognized for their research excellence and scholarly achievements. 

UBC researchers awarded $38.1M to lead health research through CIHR's Fall 2024 Project Grant competition

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Nursing, biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering experts among researchers leading CIHR-funded projects.

SALA, SOE alumni receive 2024-25 UBC Alumni Builder Awards

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Eleonore Leclerc, MArch '13, and Shola Fashanu, BASc '22, are being recognized for their significant contributions to the university's two campuses and enriching the lives of others.

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. 

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