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UBC researchers discover how blood vessels protect the brain during inflammation

Researchers from the University of British Columbia have discovered how blood vessels protect the brain during inflammation—a finding that could lead to the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as stroke, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.

Feb 21, 2019

Anti-vaxxers spreading misinformation amid Vancouver measles outbreak

CTV spoke to Julie Bettinger, a professor of pediatrics at UBC, about anti-vaxxers. “We think there’s probably around two to three per cent who absolutely refuse all vaccines, they don’t […]

Feb 21, 2019

UBC researchers unveil new ‘crystal ball’ future of virtual reality

Global News reported on research by Sid Fels, an engineering professor at UBC who has developed a “crystal ball” to take virtual reality gaming to a new level. The story […]

Feb 21, 2019

Common yeast infection pill linked to miscarriages

People quoted Vanessa Paquette, a pharmacy researcher at UBC, about new research which links a yeast infection pill to higher risk of miscarriage. Paquette co-authored an accompanying editorial to the study. […]

Feb 21, 2019

Task force launched to tackle sexual harassment at UBC medical school

The Vancouver Sun reported that UBC has launched a task force to tackle sexual harassment of medical students.

Feb 21, 2019

App helps families looking after seniors avoid ‘caregiver burnout’

The Vancouver Sun reported on an app developed by Christina Chiu, a master’s student at UBC, and her startup company CareCrew, a team working out of UBC’s downtown Innovation Hub. […]

Feb 21, 2019

Eleven best parks in Vancouver

Conde Nast Traveler mentioned UBC in an article on the best parks in Vancouver. Nitobe Memorial Garden and Pacific Spirit Park were among them.

Feb 21, 2019

Half of Canada’s prisoners were abused as children, McMaster study suggests

CBC cited the work of Ruth Elwood Martin, a professor at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, whose research is part of a larger study into abuse suffered by […]

Feb 21, 2019

‘A little baloney’ in PM’s claim about solicitor-client privilege on SNC-Lavalin

The Canadian Press quoted Andrew Martin, an expert on legal ethics at UBC, in an article about the SNC-Lavalin case. Articles appeared on CTV, Burnaby Now and the National Post. Similar stories […]

Feb 21, 2019

Research suggests size matters when it comes to conservation

The Daily Courier reported on research by UBCO scientists Laura Coristine and Adam T. Ford. They looked at which countries had the most to contribute to conservation.

Feb 21, 2019

Automated speed enforcement doesn’t just reduce collisions – it helps reduce crime

Automated speed enforcement doesn’t just reduce collisions – it helps reduce crime

It’s widely accepted that automated photo enforcement programs targeting speeding help reduce collisions and promote safe driving. Now a new University of British Columbia study suggests they can also significantly reduce crime in the neighbourhoods in which they are deployed.

Feb 21, 2019