Program: Biomedical Engineering

Reflections on a career in AI and machine learning

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Job: Senior Machine Learning Scientist, Getty ImagesDelaram Behnami is a values-driven professional working at the leading edge of machine learning and AI. In her current position as a Senior Machine Learning Scientist at Getty Images, she is…

Meet Neil Mitra, winner of the Gold Medal Student Award from Engineers Canada

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What attracted you to the field of engineering?Engineering is the closest thing we have in the world to magic – it’s learning how to integrate the principles of math, physics, chemistry, biology and the natural sciences to improve people’s lives and…

A Rapid Point-of-care Device To Identify Antibiotic Treatment Options For UTIs

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Students developed innovative diagnostic tests.

Why study biomedical engineering?

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Biomedical engineering combines biology and engineering to innovate healthcare through devices, AI, and biomaterials. UBC offers diverse courses and industry-connected capstone projects, preparing students for impactful careers in medicine &…

Seeking Radical Learning in the Classroom: Aspiring for a Justice-Oriented Engineering Education

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UBC Biomedical Engineering alum Jess Tran is planning to pursue a Master’s Degree in Engineering Education Research, starting September 2024, focusing on access, privilege, and justice-oriented pedagogies in STEM outreach spaces.

Making The Most Of Every Opportunity, From Researching T-cell Therapy to Co-leading UBC Bionics

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Emily's experience in biomedical engineering; how co-op shaped her degree and her plans after graduation.

Building a rig to make smart swim goggles smarter

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The challengeIn 2019, Vancouver-based company FORM developed the world’s first smart swim goggles that collect real-time metrics on a swimmer’s stroke rate, distance per stroke, pace, heart rate and more. For the next generation of their swim…

Biomedical Engineering Student Team

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The Biomedical Engineering Student Team (BEST) aims to use a context-appropriate approach to address medical challenges worldwide.

Enriching Health Through Engineering: Madhini's Story

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Madhini's interest in improving lives through healthcare and how engineering helped her achieve that dream.

Being The Bridge Between Technology And Business

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Arpan's experience in Biomedical Engineering and his journey with his startup.

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