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Researcher Deanna Gibson focuses on infant nutrition and the consequences to intestinal health
UBC students share research at annual symposium

UBC students share research at annual symposium

Those with a curious mind are invited to attend next week’s 13th annual Undergraduate Research Awards Symposium at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

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Artificial anti-oxidant may be the next go-to supplement

Artificial anti-oxidant may be the next go-to supplement

Researchers from UBC Okanagan and the University of Bologna have discovered that TEMPO—a well-known artificial anti-oxidant—is up to 100 times more powerful than nature’s best and could help counteract everything from skin damage to Alzheimer’s Disease.

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UBC recognizes dedicated staff with excellence awards

UBC recognizes dedicated staff with excellence awards

At last week’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Town Hall, a number of employees were recognized for exemplary service to the university at the annual Staff Awards of Excellence.

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UBC researcher wonders where the women are

UBC researcher wonders where the women are

After an in-depth study, a UBC Okanagan researcher says almost every aspect of two top science journals continue to under-represent women—from published articles to photos, feature profiles and even advertisements.

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$1.3M grant to help those with developmental disabilities find work

$1.3M grant to help those with developmental disabilities find work

Researchers from UBC’s Okanagan campus have received over $1.3M in federal funding to prepare youth living with intellectual disabilities (ID) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to find meaningful employment later in life.

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$1.3M grant to help those with developmental disabilities find work

$1.3M grant to help those with developmental disabilities find work

Researchers from UBC’s Okanagan campus have received over $1.3M in federal funding to prepare youth living with intellectual disabilities (ID) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to find meaningful employment later in life.

$1.3M grant to help those with developmental disabilities find work

$1.3M grant to help those with developmental disabilities find work

Researchers from UBC’s Okanagan campus have received over $1.3M in federal funding to prepare youth living with intellectual disabilities (ID) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to find meaningful employment later in life.

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$1.3M grant to help those with developmental disabilities find work

$1.3M grant to help those with developmental disabilities find work

Researchers from UBC’s Okanagan campus have received over $1.3M in federal funding to prepare youth living with intellectual disabilities (ID) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to find meaningful employment later in life.

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UBC study raises the standard for measuring nerve cell death

UBC study raises the standard for measuring nerve cell death

Researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus have developed a new and improved method to judge the effectiveness of experimental therapies for neurodegeneration—the progressive loss of neurons.

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