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Common treatment for multiple sclerosis may prolong life

Researchers from the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute have found that a widely prescribed drug for multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with longer survival for patients.

Mar 18, 2019

UBC study shows honey bees can help monitor pollution in cities

The Canadian Press reported on research from UBC’s Pacific Centre for Isotopic and Geochemical Research which found that honey from urban bees can indicated levels of pollution. Articles appeared on CBC, […]

Mar 18, 2019

Like the label? You’ll probably like the wine, says UBC researcher

CBC spoke to Darcen Esau, a master’s candidate in community, culture and global studies at UBCO, about his research into branding and design of wine labels.

Mar 18, 2019

Hell’s kitchen? Home-cooked family meals hardly a comfort, new book argues

CBC published an article about a new book on family cooking by Sinikka Elliott, a professor of sociology at UBC.

Mar 18, 2019

Duterte’s ‘Crazy Women’ are Philippine success story

Forbes quoted Michael Daniels, a professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, in an article about women in the Philippines.

Mar 18, 2019

Excess pregnancy weight gain tied to risk for delivery complications

Reuters quoted Sarka Lisonkova, of UBC’s department of obstetrics and gynaecology, in an article about weight gain during pregnancy. The article also appeared on Fox News.

Mar 18, 2019

Treatments for childhood cancer can devastate lives years later. Scientists are trying to change that

Science spoke to Bruce Carleton, a clinical pharmacologist at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, in an article about the later impact of treatments for childhood cancer.

Mar 18, 2019

Richmond company testing driverless delivery cars, but are B.C. roads ready?

Global News spoke to AnnaLisa Meyboom, a professor at UBC’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, for an article about driverless cars. Meyboom voiced concerns that the technology could lead […]

Mar 18, 2019

College admissions scam ‘very unlikely’ to happen at Canadian schools

CBC quoted Andrew Arida, deputy registrar of UBC, in an article about the college admissions scam. The story also appeared on MSN, and a similar article appeared in CHEK News.

Mar 18, 2019

Canada risks deep prestige damage from OECD review of SNC-Lavalin affair, say experts

Michael Byers, a Canada Research Chair in global politics and international law at UBC, spoke to CBC about a special review of the SNC-Lavalin allegations by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. […]

Mar 18, 2019

B.C. researchers hope blood test could be ‘crystal ball’ for cancer treatment

Global News reported on research by Stephen Chia, a professor at UBC’s faculty of medicine, who is leading a study into using fragments of DNA to better understand and treat […]

Mar 18, 2019

New Zealand mosque attack

CTV interviewed Ayesha Chaudhry, a professor of religious studies at UBC, about the attack on mosques in New Zealand. In a related article, the Vancouver Sun spoke to Sarah Munawar,  a […]

Mar 18, 2019

Three senior members of the council that regulates Ontario chiropractors have made anti-vaccination statements

The National Post quoted Julie Bettinger, a professor at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, in an article about anti-vaccine supporters in the chiropractic field. The article also appeared […]

Mar 18, 2019

3MT a unique way to hear about cutting edge research at UBC Okanagan

Global News interviewed Deanna Roberts, the graduate studies director at UBCO, about 3MT, a competition for graduate students to present their research in under three minutes.

Mar 18, 2019

Ideas for fun with kids during spring break

Radio Canada mentioned UBC’s Beaty Biodiversity Museum in an article about ideas for kids during spring break.

Mar 18, 2019

New DNA test in five Alberta cannabis stores aims to predict personal reactions to pot

The Star Edmonton quoted Alasdair Barr, a professor in the department of anesthesiology, pharmacology and therapeutics at UBC, in an article about a new genetic test that claims to predict reactions […]

Mar 18, 2019

B.C.’s non-resident-owned property worth more than resident-owned: Statscan

The Globe and Mail spoke to Tom Davidoff, of UBC’s Sauder School of Business, in an article about the number of Vancouver properties owned by non-residents.

Mar 18, 2019

Adorable bunnies are coming to UBC to help stressed-out students cope with life

Daily Hive reported on a “Bunny Social” event which will be held next week on campus.

Mar 18, 2019

Space is ‘a busy place’ and Canada needs to be there

An interview with Michael Byers, a professor and Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law, appeared in The Tyee.

Mar 18, 2019

BC’s herring war, and the sacrifice of the Salish Sea

The Tyee spoke to Andrew Trites, of the marine mammal research unit at UBC, in an article about conflict between conservationists and herring fishermen in the Salish Sea. “What I see […]

Mar 18, 2019