Don’t treat a COVID-19 vaccine like we did toilet paper, says UBC prof
With governments around the world seeking to develop and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine and put a stop to the spread of the virus, one UBC Okanagan researcher says we should resist the urge to engage in nationalist policies for global health issues.
UBCO researchers link advertising to uptick in youth vaping
UBC researchers are raising the alarm about the increase of vaping among teenagers and how e-cigarette marketing strategies target youth.
Research collaborations tackle challenges faced by rural BC residents
Supported by the Interior University Research Coalition’s (IURC) Regional/Rural/Remote Communities (R3C) Collaborative Research Grant, three Interior university research teams will address the complex problems faced by British Columbians who live outside large metropolitan areas.
UBC Okanagan celebrates the class of 2020
UBC Okanagan’s Convocation of 2020 will go down in history as a unique event. Instead of students, parents and faculty joining together on campus, the celebrations will be held virtually.
UBCO researcher says equity is key to global health
A UBC researcher says the COVID-19 outbreak provides a distinct example of how different populations are differentially affected by health issues.
From heart evolution to greenhouse gas
UBCO researchers are challenging established assumptions, innovating solutions and creating new knowledge that will have broad impacts on our society. Here are some of the accomplishments reached in 2019.
Moral challenges still exist around medical assistance in dying
While Canada may have legalized medical assistance in dying in 2016, the moral challenges continue for primary care workers, including nurse practitioners who can legally assess eligibility for and provide assisted death.
UBC research recommends graduated return to work after prostatectomy
New UBC research cautions men recovering from a radical prostatectomy to take it easy when returning to work.
March is Embrace Aging Month in the Okanagan
From sleeping tips and arthritis care, to technology updates, scam protection and a refresher on Canada’s Food Guide—there is something for everyone at the upcoming Embrace Aging month.
Researchers examine success of quit smoking app
With the trend of an app for just about everything these days, a team of researchers from several universities, examined the success of a mobile app designed to help young adults quit smoking.