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UBC post-doc entrepreneur’s invention wins nearly $2M prize from Royals, Elon Musk
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The following article originally appeared on UBC News. The waste-burning emission reduction invention of a UBC post-doctoral chemical and biological engineering student now has royal recognition and the attention of one of Earth's most…
UBC Engineering’s Emily Cranston receives NSERC E.W.R Steacie Memorial Fellowship
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Dr. Emily Cranston, an associate professor of chemical and biological engineering and wood science and the President's Excellence Chair in Forest Bioproducts at UBC, has been awarded a 2021 E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship by the Natural…
UBC Applied Science-affiliated projects receive knowledge translation support from Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research
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Health projects involving UBC Applied Science researchers have received funding through two programs administered by the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR): the Convening & Collaborating (C2) Program and the Reach Program.
University of British Columbia opens bioenergy research facility
Energy Global | | Media coverage
Energy Global featured the opening of the Biorefining Research and Innovation Centre at UBC. Director and professor of chemical and biological engineering Dr. Xiaotao Bi discussed the Centre's potential to transform organic materials such as B.…
UBC Applied Science researchers receive support from Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research
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Four early-career UBC Applied Science researchers have been named Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) Scholars.
From studying pets to rethinking wastewater, BC researchers tap $25m from province
Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage
UBC researchers have received support from the BC Knowledge Development Fund for their work to drive innovation and economic growth.
UBC BioProducts Institute awarded over $3.5M in Government of Canada support
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The UBC BioProducts Institute (BPI) has been awarded $3.5 million from the Government of Canada to support the creation of valuable bioproducts like personal protective equipment from BC forest waste and residues.
UBC Applied Science projects receive over $7M in provincial research infrastructure support
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Six UBC Applied Science research projects that will improve health and prosperity in British Columbia have been awarded nearly $7.3 million in infrastructure support through the BC Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF).
UBC Applied Science projects awarded $1.2M in federal research infrastructure support
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Eight research projects based at UBC Applied Science have together received $1.2 million in support for labs and equipment through the Canada Foundation for Innovation's John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF).
From accelerating particles to advancing public health
CZ Biohub | | Media coverage
Andrew Cote, a graduate of the UBC Engineering Physics program, reflects on his role in CZ Biohub’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.