Topics: Research Excellence
German President's visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions
| Announcement
UBC Applied Science research is making waves - with the President of Germany visiting UBC to see the practical solutions that Applied Science researchers are developing to address complex challenges like climate change and clean energy.
Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Engineering receive GCRC funding
| Announcement
Four Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Engineering faculty members will receive funding through UBC's Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) competition.
Cleantech: Building blocks of the hydrogen economy
The Edge Malaysia | | Media coverage
UBC Mechanical Engineering professor Dr. Walter Mérida and his research team collaborate with industry leaders on a three-year project exploring whether The UBC Campus Energy Centre (CEC) could one day run entirely on hydrogen, a zero-carbon-…
APSC-led projects awarded more than $4 million for health research through CIHR
| Announcement
Five researchers from UBC Nursing, Mechanical Engineering and the School of Biomedical Engineering were among the 47 UBC-led projects that received grants for advancing health-related knowledge.
Researchers make breakthrough in fight against hazard lurking in US waterways: 'Silent threats'
The Cool Down | | Media coverage
UBCO Engineering professor Sumi Siddiqua and her team of researchers developed a two-layer membrane that can significantly prevent landfill plastic from leaking into local waterways.
Google DeepMind launches AI tool to help identify genetic drivers of disease
The Guardian | | Media coverage
UBC Biomedical Engineering Professor Carl de Boer comments on Google DeepMind's latest AI tool which claims to help scientists identify the genetic drivers of disease and ultimately pave the way for new treatments.
Scientists develop first gene-editing treatment for skin conditions
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School of Biomedical Engineering researchers have created a topical CRISPR-based therapy that could offer a lasting cure for a range of skin disorders.
Helping hands: UBCO research team develops brace to reduce tremors
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UBCO engineers test a lightweight, wearable unit to inhibit involuntary movement.
UBC Applied Science leads $2.5M project to explore hydrogen heating for Vancouver campus
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A three-year project led by Applied Science in collaboration with UBC Facilities, FortisBC and Elomatic is exploring whether campus boilers could one day run entirely on hydrogen, a zero-carbon-emission fuel.
UBCO innovation blocks nanoplastics release from landfill leachate
| Announcement
Researchers at UBCO’s School of Engineering innovate a dual-layer system that intercepts most micro and nanoplastics before they reach water supplies.