Topics: Research Excellence
Additive manufacturing: Faster, cleaner, cheaper
| Announcement
Layer by layer, new technology developed at UBC Materials Engineering is transforming Canada’s automotive, aerospace and clean energy sectors.
Five UBC Applied Science projects funded through CFI-JELF competition
| Announcement
These strategic investments by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) support research infrastructure, propel innovation and help institutions attract and retain the very best researchers.
Improving women’s cardiovascular health outcomes in Nepal—and globally
| Announcement
UBC Nursing's Dr. Rubee Dev is leveraging seed funding to drive research in the leading cause of death among women globally: Cardiovascular disease.
Tiny robots, big questions – can tech help older adults with simple tasks?
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Dr. Lillian Hung, UBC Nursing Professor and founder of the University of British Columbia’s Innovation in Dementia & Aging (IDEA) Lab, is studying the potential of “tiny” robots that take up little space and can be easily moved, which could…
Reframing masculinity: Connecting men to mental health supports that work
Canadian Institutes of Health Research | | Media coverage
UBC Applied Science researchers receive nearly $2 million from the Peter Wall Legacy Awards
| Announcement
Awardees include Dr. Lisa Tobber, who received a $1 million Wall Fellowship for her project Building Better: Sustainable and Resilient Housing with Precast Concrete
Beyond AlphaFold: how AI is decoding the grammar of the genome
Nature | | Media coverage
UBC School of Biomedical Engineering Assistant Professor Carl de Boer discusses the nuances of biochemical mechanisms on DNA in the pursuit of deciphering the role of non-coding DNA in the human genome.
Disgust: The Unexpected Psychological Reason Why Some People Dislike Density
Next City | | Media coverage
UBC SCARP Associate Professor Michael Hooper suggests that people with higher disgust sensitivity find higher densities less appealing. What does that mean for urban planners?
Rethinking Care: How Robots Could Ease the Dementia Journey
Being Patient | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Associate Professor Dr. Lillian Hung discusses how she and her team are developing robots to support people living with dementia–from cognitive stimulation and emotional support to questions surrounding privacy and trust.