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UBC Applied ScienceUBC-developed placental monitoring technology receives ARPA-H funding
A technology co-invented by Dr. Farah Deeba and UBC Applied Science Professor Dr. Robert Rohling has received significant funding for expanded clinic studies.
Seatbelts still essential, but nearly 9 in 10 pregnant people didn’t achieve recommended seatbelt placement: study
UBC engineers mapped how pregnancy changes seatbelt fit, laying the groundwork for future restraint design.
July 14, 2026
Over $12 million in federal funding awarded to UBC Applied Science researchers
53 Applied Science-led projects received funds from the NSERC Discovery Research Program, which supports transformative projects that creatively address complex problems across disciplines
July 7, 2026
Ottawa announces investment of up to $400M in Teck critical minerals smelter in Trail, B.C.
UBC Mining Professor John Steen chimes in on the $400 million federal-backed financing that could double production of key strategic metals used in defence, semiconductors and clean energy technologies.
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UBC Applied ScienceBillions of doses later: Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise
June 30, 2026
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