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Three UBC botanists inducted into American Association for the Advancement of Science
November 29, 2012
Three UBC botanists with expertise in photosynthesis, evolutionary biology and plant cell biology have been named as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The honour is awarded to researchers whose work has advanced science or its applications. The 2012 UBC… read more
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‘Repurposed’ anti-parasite drug shows promise as new TB treatment: UBC research
November 22, 2012
A well-established family of drugs used to treat parasitic diseases is showing surprising potential as a therapy for tuberculosis (TB), according to new research from University of British Columbia microbiologists.The findings, published online this week in the journal Antimicrobial Agents and… read more
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Eating right key to survival of whales and dolphins: UBC research
November 21, 2012
In the marine world, high-energy prey make for high-energy predators. And to survive, such marine predators need to sustain the right kind of high-energy diet. Not just any prey will do, suggests a new study by researchers from the University of British Columbia and University of La Rochelle, in… read more
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UBC professor wins Canada’s top pharmaceutical research award
November 19, 2012
UBC microbiologist Robert E.W. Hancock has received the Prix Galien 2012 Research Award, widely considered the most prestigious honour in Canadian pharmaceutical research and innovation. Hancock is being recognized for pioneering work unravelling the complex interactions between antibiotics and… read more
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UBC’s commitment to science education underlined by $75M facility
November 16, 2012
The University of British Columbia today officially opens the new Earth Sciences Building, a state-of-the-art facility that will provide modern learning spaces for more than 7,000 students each year and leading-edge laboratories for hundreds of researchers.“This magnificent building will… read more
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UBC leads alliance to improve science education with Sloan grant
November 15, 2012
The University of British Columbia is partnering with seven top North American universities to study how they can speed up the adoption of improved teaching techniques in science classrooms.The Bay View Alliance (BVA) – which includes Queen’s University, University of California Davis,… read more
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UBC gains Canada Excellence Research Chairs in quantum materials and digital media
November 8, 2012
UBC Science will be home to two more Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERCs) valued at $20 million over seven years, in the areas of quantum materials and devices and digital media research and innovation.Results of the latest CERC competition were announced today by Gary Goodyear, Minister of… read more
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“Genius grant” helps secure Okanagan habitats for at-risk species
November 2, 2012
University of British Columbia zoologist Sarah Otto is using her MacArthur “genius grant” toward preserving fragile habitats in the South Okanagan region of British Columbia.Two gifts of $50,000 each to The Nature Trust of BC and the Nature Conservancy of Canada will help purchase… read more
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UBC ‘outnumbers’ Canadian competition
November 1, 2012
Eleven UBC mathematicians have been named to the inaugural class of American Mathematical Society (AMS) fellows--more than any other Canadian institution.Founded in 1888, the AMS seeks to further mathematical research and scholarship. The society’s Fellows designation recognizes members who… read more
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Park and charge: UBC researchers invent safe wireless vehicle charging technology
October 26, 2012
University of British Columbia researchers have invented a safe, efficient technology to wirelessly charge electric vehicles using “remote magnetic gears” – and successfully tested it on campus service vehicles.“Wireless charging has been a much sought-after technical… read more