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Teens prefer harm reduction messaging on substance use

A new study from researchers at the University of British Columbia and University of Calgary found that when it comes to substance use, a harm reduction message resonated the most with teens, instead of the typical “don’t do drugs” talk.

Apr 25, 2019

The study found that when ketamine is added to nitrous oxide and administered as a nose spray, it provides clinically significant pain reduction and improved comfort. Credit: Skil Fibber/Flickr

UBC professor finds ketamine alleviates acute pain during ambulance rides

Dr. Gary Andolfatto didn’t anticipate that furthering his pain management research would become a personal mission—but he didn’t expect to injure himself either.

Apr 25, 2019

Cannibalism is more common than thought in gray seals

A National Geographic article about cannibalism in grey seals quoted Andrew Trites, a marine mammal biologist at UBC.

Apr 25, 2019

Why are Canadian universities so slow to adopt digital learning?

Simon Bates, associate provost of teaching and learning at UBC, spoke to Maclean’s about digital learning in universities. The article also appeared on MSN.

Apr 25, 2019

Activists say new Canadian group supporting China’s control of Tibet is a front for Beijing

Tsering Shakya, a UBC professor and expert on Tibet, spoke to the National Post about the Tibetan Association of Canada. The article also appeared on MSN.

Apr 25, 2019

Too soon to call B.C.’s rental-only zoning option a failed policy, experts say

Tsur Somerville, a professor at UBC Sauder School of Business, spoke to News 1130 about B.C.’s rental-only zoning.

Apr 25, 2019

Elmo is joining the ranks of scientists and wellbeing experts asking you to put down your phone

Quartz mentioned a study from UBC’s department of psychology which found that taking a smartphone to dinner diminishes the dining experience.

Apr 25, 2019

Prenatal exposure to alcohol affects a million Canadians

The National Post mentioned UBC alumnus, Kwadwo Ohene Asante, who was one of the first doctors in Canada to sound the alarm about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The article also […]

Apr 25, 2019

Study suggests there’s strong support in B.C. for policies that encourage vaccinations

A Canadian Press article in the Globe and Mail mentioned Julie Bettinger, a professor at UBC’s school of population and public health, in an article about vaccinations in B.C. A […]

Apr 25, 2019

Canada-wide health database to launch with federal funding

The Globe and Mail published a Canadian Press article about the launch of a new health database led by Kim McGrail, a professor at UBC’s school of population and public […]

Apr 25, 2019