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Falling fish catches could mean malnutrition in the developing world
June 15, 2016
Fish catches won’t be able to meet the nutritional needs of the Earth’s population by mid-century, but a shift in management practices could save hundreds of millions of fish-dependent poor from malnutrition, according to a new analysis by researchers at Harvard, the University of… read more
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Virus uses 'stolen' CRISPR to hack its host's immune system
June 14, 2016
A virus that infects major freshwater bacteria appears to use stolen bits of immune system DNA to highjack their hosts’ immune response. Microbiologists have discovered that the virus, Cyanophage N1, carries a DNA sequence—a CRISPR—that is generally used by bacteria to fight off… read more
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Dr. Santa Ono to become UBC President and Vice Chancellor
June 13, 2016
A Vancouver-born biomedical researcher who is a pioneer in experimental medicine with an established track record as a senior leader at U.S. universities has become the 15th President and Vice Chancellor of the University of British Columbia, the university announced today at the Peter A. Allard… read more
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UBC researcher wins Statistical Society of Canada Gold Medal
June 7, 2016
UBC researcher and alumnus Harry Joe is the 2016 recipient of the Gold Medal of the Statistical Society of Canada (SSC). The medal is awarded to a person who has made outstanding contributions to the field of statistics. Internationally renowned for his work on multivariate dependence modelling,… read more
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Ships flagged for illegal fishing still able to get insurance
June 6, 2016
New research from the University of British Columbia finds that rogue fishing vessels are able to secure insurance including those that have been flagged by international watchdogs for unlawful activity. “Restricting access to insurance could play a major role in ending illegal fishing, and… read more
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New UBC astronomy graduate discovers four new planets
May 30, 2016
Michelle Kunimoto’s bachelor degree in physics and astronomy sent her on a journey out of this world—and led to the discovery of four new worlds beyond our solar system. The planets, designated “planet candidates” until independently confirmed, are exciting discoveries… read more
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UBC Chemistry and Botany welcome new heads
May 25, 2016
UBC researchers Michael Wolf and Sean Graham will assume the leadership of the departments of Chemistry and Botany respectively, starting July 1, 2016. Wolf specializes in inorganic and organic materials chemistry, and has served as the Department of Chemistry’s graduate academic advisor… read more
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$27 million boost to UBC research into health, sustainability, IT
May 24, 2016
The University of British Columbia has received more than $27 million in funding from the provincial government for a number of research projects, announced today by Honourable Amrik Virk, Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services. The investment from the BC Knowledge and… read more
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New TRIUMF branch office bolsters Canada-Japan partnership in physics research
May 16, 2016
TRIUMF, Canada’s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics housed at UBC, has launched a branch office in Japan, cementing ties with the nation’s high-energy accelerator cluster. The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Canada’s Minister of Science, announced the partnership… read more
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UBC Indigenous science camp gets boost from NSERC
May 5, 2016
Five UBC projects that support hands-on learning, including an Indigenous science camp, have received funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Program. Two UBC Science initiatives will receive a total of $135,000 over a period of three… read more