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UBC researchers devised a unique adsorbing material that is capable of capturing all the PFAS present in the water supply

New UBC water treatment zaps ‘forever chemicals’ for good

Engineers at the University of British Columbia have developed a new water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water safely, efficiently – and for good.

Mar 22, 2023

AI predicts cancer patient survival by reading doctor’s notes

AI predicts cancer patient survival by reading doctor’s notes

A team of researchers from the University of British Columbia and BC Cancer have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that predicts cancer patient survival more accurately and with more readily available data than previous tools.

Mar 2, 2023

Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies

Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies

New UBC research shows that midwives in British Columbia are providing safe primary care for pregnancies of all medical risk levels, contrary to a popular belief that midwives mostly manage low-risk pregnancies.

Feb 27, 2023

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UBC experts on Pink Shirt Day

Wednesday, Feb. 22 is Pink Shirt Day, a day to stand against bullying and harassment in schools. UBC experts are available to comment.

Feb 17, 2023

UBC student spreading cheer with hidden coffee gift cards

UBC student spreading cheer with hidden coffee gift cards

Anonymous coffee crusader spills the beans

Feb 15, 2023

Photo by Colin Davis on Unsplash

UBC experts on decriminalization of hard drugs

From Jan. 31, the federal and B.C. governments will decriminalize possession of small amounts of certain drugs—opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine and ecstasy—intended for personal use. UBC experts are available to comment.

Jan 26, 2023

Co-first author Dr. Jimena Pérez-Vargas working in the Jean lab. Photo credit: Paul Joseph

B.C. sea sponge has COVID-blocking powers

UBC researchers have identified three compounds that prevent COVID-19 infection in human cells, derived from natural sources including a B.C. sea sponge.

Jan 9, 2023

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