Topics: Research Excellence
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
| Announcement
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
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Researchers at UBCO’s School of Engineering innovate a dual-layer system that intercepts most micro and nanoplastics before they reach water supplies.
Stem cell engineering breakthrough paves way for next-generation living drugs
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Researchers at the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering discover how to grow specialized immune cells for more accessible off-the-shelf cell therapies to treat cancer, autoimmune disorders and more.
UBC Engineering researchers receive over $2.2 million in funding from B.C. Knowledge Development Fund
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The cutting-edge labs and equipment supported by the BCKDF help UBC Applied Science attract top researchers and innovators and help build impactful partnerships with industry.
Zinc-ion batteries get a boost from cross-campus research team
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New research leads to a more sustainable, economical option to lithium-ion technology