Strategic Priority Areas: Solutions for People
Net-zero homes are touted as a solution for climate change, but they remain out of reach for most
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Dr. Tony Yang, a professor of structural engineering, and Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi, a visiting senior researcher, wrote about the difficulties for most Canadians in building net-zero homes.
From capacitors to CEO: Read about Jonathan’s journey to launching his own company
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Jonathan, inspired by his multi-skilled father, pursued engineering for problem-solving and collaboration. He founded Extropic Energy, modernizing energy systems, merging technical expertise with business and policy for impactful solutions.
Engineering with heart: Dylan Goode is advancing the next generation of heart valves
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Dr. Dylan Goode, a UBC researcher, has developed an innovative heart valve combining longevity and performance, potentially reducing the need for anticoagulants and improving pediatric and adult patient outcomes.
Engineering Resilient Supply Chains with Mahsa Mohammadi
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Mahsa Mohammadi, a UBC researcher and lecturer, develops innovative models and explores technologies like blockchain to optimize supply chains, ensuring resilience and efficiency across industries while inspiring future engineers.
Empowering Change: Transforming Electricity Systems with Dr. Chen
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Dr. Christine Chen leverages her expertise in electrical engineering to advance renewable energy integration, improve grid reliability, and address growing electricity demands, contributing significantly to the energy transition and climate action.
AI-based tool offers highly accurate pancreatic cancer diagnostics
Clinical Lab Products | | Media coverage
SBME's Dr. Ali Bashashati co-led a project using AI to detect pancreatic cancer.
Dayag Sheykhkarimli awarded the H.L. Holmes Award from the National Research Council of Canada
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Congratulations to SBME postdoctoral researcher Dayag Sheykhkarimli for receiving $100,000/year for two years from the H.L Holmes Award by the National Research Council of Canada.
Research from UBC and the University of Manitoba explores the developmental origins of the human immune system
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New research from UBC and the University of Manitoba explores the developmental origins of the human immune system and reveals unexpected lineage relationships.
Canada’s housing crisis: Innovative tech must come with policy reform
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CIVL's Dr. Tony Yang wrote that a multifaceted strategy is needed to fix Canada’s housing issues.
BC researcher wins award for remote ultrasound
Canadian Healthcare Technology | | Media coverage
ECE PhD student David Black received the Mitacs Innovation Award – Outstanding Innovation for his work on a remote ultrasound technology.