In the Media
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UBC NewsScientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer—and how to test for it—using AI
SBME and ECE's Dr. Ali Bashashati and his team developed a deep learning AI model that analyzes images of tissue samples collected from patients.
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Yahoo FinanceSchool of Biomedical Engineering wins 2024 Life Sciences BC Award
The School of Biomedical Engineering has won the Strategic Partner of the Year award.
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The LogicTop Prospects: Leading innovators from the Class of 2024
School of Engineering graduate Liam Krebbers was recognized for his academic excellence.
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CastanetKelowna Senior Secondary partners with UBCO for the future of engineering
A partnership between UBC Okanagan's School of Engineering and Kelowna Senior Secondary is helping Grade 11 and 12 students kickstart their engineering education.
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CBC NewsVia Rail trip between Halifax, Montreal to take longer due to poor rail conditions
School of Engineering Associate Professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove said more investment in train travel in Canada could be a boon financially and environmentally.
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The Province'Not just hype': Why BC is doubling down on hydrogen to help curb emissions
School of Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff said hydrogen is no longer driven by hype but demonstrated test cases and substantial investments.
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Toronto StarBC launches class-action lawsuit against makers of ‘forever chemicals’
Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni said forever chemicals are found in many consumer products and have been linked with health and environmental problems.
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Techcouver.comCleantech startup launches out of UBC with specialized carbon fibre innovation
Materials Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Yasmine Abdin and Bioproducts Institute (BPI)'s Dr. Frank Ko are deploying techniques to create sub-micron fibres.
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CKNW Weekends with Scott ShantzHow to prepare for "the big one"
Civil Engineering Research Associate and Sessional Lecturer Dr. Salman Soleimani-Dashtaki discusses earthquake preparation with CKNW's Scott Shantz.
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The ProvinceCould a Calgary-like water disaster happen in Metro Vancouver?
Civil Engineering Adjunct Professor Dr. Troy Vassos said Metro Vancouver can provide enough water if a major repair of a water main is needed.