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Vol. 54 | No. 12

Prof. James Olson looks to a future of energy-efficient pulp and paper-making – photo by Martin Dee UBC Reports | Vol. 54 | No. 12 | Dec. 4, 2008 No […]

In the News

UBC Reports | Vol. 54 | No. 12 | Dec. 4, 2008 Highlights of UBC media coverage in November 2008 Compiled by Sean Sullivan One-third of All Fish Pulled from […]

Preserving the Bounty of Breadfruit

Bread is made from flour, but Susan Murch hopes to turn breadfruit into flour – photo courtesy of Susan Murch UBC Reports | Vol. 54 | No. 12 | Dec. […]

Project Cultivates Ancient Chocolate Delights

Hannes Dempewolf believes the best way to preserve rare plant varieties is by encouraging their agricultural use – Martin Dee UBC Reports | Vol. 54 | No. 12 | Dec. […]

2010 Athletes to Get Top Dental Care

UBC dentist Chris Zed and alumnus Mark Parhar are leading dental care for the 2010 Winter Games – photo by Martin Dee UBC Reports | Vol. 54 | No. 12 […]

Check Out This Energy-tracking Device

UBC Reports | Vol. 54 | No. 12 | Dec. 4, 2008 By Glenn Drexhage As energy usage continues to be a hot topic, UBC Library and the Sustainability Office […]

UBC Eye Doctors Establish African Centre

Dr. Paul Courtright is living and working in Africa to treat and prevent blindness – photo courtesy of Dr. Paul Courtright UBC Reports | Vol. 54 | No. 12 | […]

No Pulp Fiction: Engineers See Major Paper Mill Savings With New Rotor Technology

Prof. James Olson looks to a future of energy-efficient pulp and paper-making – photo by Martin Dee UBC Reports | Vol. 54 | No. 12 | Dec. 4, 2008 By […]

Ethicist Studies Patient-physician Trust

Bioethicist Anita Ho is researching an ethical framework that fosters greater trust and transparency in health care – photo by Martin Dee UBC Reports | Vol. 54 | No. 12 […]

Weaving the Personal and Political: New Writers Drawn to Genre

Deborah Campbell takes in the view while on a writing assignment in the United Arab Emirates – photo courtesy of Deborah Campbell UBC Reports | Vol. 54 | No. 12 […]

New Target Discovered to Treat Epileptic Seizures Following Brain Trauma or Stroke

New therapies for some forms of epilepsy may soon be possible, thanks to a discovery made by a team of University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute […]

UBC This Week | Dec. 4, 2008

UBC Feature Web Site Marine Mammal Skeleton Project: www.cfis.ubc.ca/page500.htm UBC This Week is a weekly summary of UBC people in the news, recent media releases and upcoming event highlights. UBC […]