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Nature
Beyond AlphaFold: how AI is decoding the grammar of the genome
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.

UBC students build robots to save pets in peril at annual competition
UBC Engineering Physics students had six weeks to create fully autonomous robots capable of navigating a course simulating a burning animal shelter.
August 12, 2025

UBC's new building for biomedical engineering may spark an entirely new industry
The idea behind the new Gordon B. Shrum Building, which houses the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering.

UBC-led international team proposes global framework to tackle toxic tire pollution crisis
UBC researchers call for urgent action on unregulated tire chemicals linked to fish deaths and potential human health risks.
July 29, 2025
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UBC Applied Science
Outstanding UBC Applied Science staff and faculty recognized with 2025 Dean’s Awards
August 29, 2025
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Peter Wall Legacy Awards
UBC Applied Science researchers receive nearly $2 million from the Peter Wall Legacy Awards
August 26, 2025
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