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UBC experts on vaping

The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a possible link between e-cigarette use, also called vaping, and “severe” lung disease after dozens of young adults and teens reported breathing illnesses, with some ending up in hospital.

Aug 20, 2019

UBC In the News

Aug 20, 2019

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UBC experts on back-to-school season

UBC experts are available to comment on various school- and education-related topics as children and families begin another school year.

Aug 20, 2019

UBC Bioenergy Research & Demonstration Facility. Credit: Don Erhardt

Innovative UBC heat and power facility boosted by federal investment

A $20.4 million expansion of UBC’s innovative Bio-energy facility (BRDF) will receive up to $7.6 million in support from the federal government’s low-carbon economy fund. 

Aug 19, 2019

UBC In the News

Aug 19, 2019

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Aug 16, 2019

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Study finds lack of racial diversity in cancer drug clinical trials

New research published this week in JAMA Oncology has found a lack of racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials for cancer drugs.

Aug 16, 2019

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Aug 15, 2019

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UBC experts on Hong Kong protests, mass shootings, SNC-Lavalin

The federal ethics commissioner says Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau contravened a section of the Conflict of Interest Act by pressuring former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould to halt criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin.

Aug 15, 2019

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UBC experts on ethics commissioner’s report on SNC-Lavalin

Federal Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion said today that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau contravened a section of the Conflict of Interest Act by pressuring former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould to halt criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. UBC experts are available to comment.

Aug 14, 2019

UBC In The News

Aug 14, 2019

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Amateur investors fail to diversify and are better off choosing stocks at random

Whether they’re aiming to avoid high financial management fees, control their own investments, or enjoy the thrill of playing the market, more consumers are opening investment accounts and making their own stock picks.

Aug 14, 2019

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Aug 13, 2019

Why parents should fear measles, not the vaccine

Why parents should fear measles, not the vaccine

David Scheifele, a professor emeritus at UBC’s department of pediatrics, wrote an op-ed about the seriousness of measles.

Aug 9, 2019

UBC experts on federal government announcement on drug pricing changes

UBC experts on federal government announcement on drug pricing changes

The federal government has announced changes to drug prices in a step towards national Pharmacare.

Aug 9, 2019

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UBC students race against time to save the Avengers

Eight pairs will face off on the competition course, racing against time—and their opponent—to collect as many Infinity Stones and Avengers as they can. The team that collects the highest points will be judged the winner.

Aug 7, 2019

A Queer Century 1869 to 1969: Rare Books Exhibit at UBC

A Queer Century 1869 to 1969: Rare Books Exhibit at UBC

“A Queer Century, 1869-1969” is an exhibition at UBC’s Rare Books and Special Collections reading room that is free and open to the public until August 30, 2019.

Aug 2, 2019

The unbearable whiteness of weed: Canada’s booming cannabis industry has a race problem

The unbearable whiteness of weed: Canada’s booming cannabis industry has a race problem

Chuka Ejeckam, a master’s student at UBC’s department of political science, wrote an op-ed about the racial inequities in legal cannabis market.

Aug 2, 2019

UBC experts on Vancouver Pride

UBC experts on Vancouver Pride

As Vancouver’s Pride Week celebration gets underway, UBC experts are available to comment on LGBTQ2S+ issues.

Aug 1, 2019

High insulin production may contribute to pancreatic cancer

High insulin production may contribute to pancreatic cancer

UBC scientists have demonstrated for the first time a causal link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer.

Aug 1, 2019