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UBC Data Science & Health Cluster (DASH) @datahealthubc.bsky.social · 6d

Registration Now Open!
AI & the Future of Medicine: Bridging AI Innovation and Health Equity
📅 November 15–16, 2025 | 📍 Life Sciences Institute, UBC Vancouver
Keynote: Dr. Leo Celi

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#DataHealthUBC #AIandMedicine #MITCriticalData

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Michael Smith Health Research BC @healthresearchbc.bsky.social · 6d

🌟 A boost for BC’s life sciences talent! Health Research BC, Mitacs & local companies are investing $8M in co-funded internships. 50+ interns in 30+ companies are gaining real-world experience. Apply by Jan 31, 2026: healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...

From left to right: Dr. Nicholas Weilinger, Chief Scientific Officer, CereCura Nanotherapeutics; Dr. Stephen Lucas, CEO, Mitacs; and Dr. Danielle Lavellee, Vice President, Research Programs, Health Research BC.

Fostering connection in long-term care with the help of social robots

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Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute @vchresearch.bsky.social · 15d

#FundingOpportunity 💡 The Knowledge Translation Challenge — organized by VCHRI in partnership with BC Cancer, Fraser Health, Northern Health, Providence Health Care and Vancouver Coastal Health — supports clinician teams in moving evidence into practice. Register today: www.vchri.ca/service...

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Centre for Aging SMART @agingsmart.bsky.social · 16d

Lily Wong is a family partner with the UBC IDEA Lab @idea.nursing.ubc.ca, who are highlighting how Kiwi and Mango, two social robot companions, can support elder care

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute @vchresearch.bsky.social · 17d

🤖 A new study led by VCHRI researcher Dr. Lillian Hung reveals how accessible, AI-enabled robot companions foster emotional engagement & social connection for residents of long-term care homes:

As Canada’s aging population continues to grow, so does the demand for innovative solutions to enhance the care and quality of life for older adults. At the forefront of this technological shift is Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Lillian Hung, whose new study explored the potential of social robots to support well-being among residents of long-term care homes.

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Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute @vchresearch.bsky.social · 22d

#FundingAnnouncement 📢 Expand your capacity for innovation-driven research that creates new health care knowledge by applying for a VCHRI Investigator Award! Registration closes Oct. 14: www.vchri.ca/service... @vghfdn.bsky.social @vchhealthcare.bsky.social @ubcmedicine.bsky.social

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UBC RHSC @ubcrhsc.bsky.social · 26d

RHSC Internal Scholarship Competition Now Open!

UBC Rehabilitation Sciences students are invited to apply for 3 Alumni Scholarships and 2 Arthritis Society Scholarships. Deadline: October 17 at 12pm.

Eligibility criteria & application instructions under each award
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Providence Research @providenceresearch.bsky.social · Aug 25

@advancinghealth.bsky.social Scientist and founder of the UBC Innovation in Dementia and Aging (IDEA) lab Dr. Lillian Hung is investigating whether social robots can be used to reduce loneliness and improve quality of life for long-term care residents. buff.ly/NIbilaP #research #healthcare #aging

Re-Imagining the Power of Love and Worth in Long-Term Care Communities | Providence Research

An interview with Dr. Lillian Hung (PI) on the potential for social robots to improve the quality of life for older people with dementia.

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2025 Immersion Week · Luma

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UBC Data Science & Health Cluster (DASH) @datahealthubc.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚀 Join the Immersion Week 2025 – Sept 23-24 at UBC Robson Square.

This year’s theme: AI & Security 🔐🤖
Explore the future of innovation with researchers, startups, investors & ecosystem leaders.

👉 Learn more: lu.ma/4g9dt6qo?tk=...

Join Innovation UBC for our 6th annual Immersion Week September 23 and 24 at UBC Robson Square AI & Security – the applications, governance, and ecosystem we…

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Safety and effectiveness of the Walk ‘n Watch structured, progressive exercise protocol delivered by physical therapists for inpatient stroke rehabilitation in Canada: a phase 3, multisite, pragmatic,...

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MATTERS Lab @matterslab.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Peer-HELP study is actively recruiting participants to help improve peer support and social connection in patients with lower limb loss. Take part in a 30–60 minute interview to share your experiences adjusting to life with limb loss and accessing peer support resources.

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UBC IDEA Lab @idea.nursing.ubc.ca · Aug 11

Nature via VR or projector can be transformative for hospital patients & LTC residents 🌳🏥

@nurselillian.bsky.social and PhD students Joey and Lily shared this work at @forestry.ubc.ca’s 2nd International Conference on Forest Therapy #ICFT2025

PhD students Joey Wong and Lily Haopu Ren present behind a lectern with a large slide of their VR dementia care poster projected behind them at the 2nd International Conference on Forest Therapy.

Dr. Lillian Hung speaks during a research panel at the 2nd International Conference on Forest Therapy, seated alongside other panelists in a classroom setting.

Joey Wong speaks with an attendee in front of her poster titled “Co-Creating Virtual Reality with Older Adults with Dementia.”

Lab manager Lily Haopu Ren, patient partner Lily Wong, and PhD student Joey Wong smile together holding a large Instagram-style photo frame at the 2nd International Conference on Forest Therapy.

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ubcosot.bsky.social @ubcosot.bsky.social · Jul 30

Associate Professor Dr. Brodie Sakakibara, @agingsmart.bsky.social colleagues Drs. Janice Eng and Jennifer Yao, et al.'s publication in @thelancetneuro.bsky.social demonstrated that their Walk ‘n Watch protocol could lead to improved mobility after stroke
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Although clinical guidelines support high repetitions of walking after stroke, practice is slow to change. We undertook an implementation trial to ena…

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Health Data Analytics Information Session

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UBC Data Science & Health Cluster (DASH) @datahealthubc.bsky.social · Jul 10

🚀 Don’t get left behind. Build the data analytic skills that meets today’s healthcare demands.
📊UBC’s Health Data Analytics program qualifies for the #StrongerBC grant!
💬 Info Session: July 31, 12-1 pm PT
🖱️Link- extendedlearning.ubc.ca/courses/heal...
#HealthTech #DataDrivenCare #UBCExtendedLearning

Get an overview of the program, the curriculum, learning outcomes, and what to expect. Meet program instructors Dr. Anita Palepu, Dr. Raymond Ng, Dr. Rob Bergen, and Dr. Yulia Egorova.

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Centre for Aging SMART @agingsmart.bsky.social · Jul 23

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Centre for Aging SMART @agingsmart.bsky.social · Jul 23

Just posted! The Rehabilitation Research Program at the Centre for Aging SMART is hiring for a Research Assistant. This position will support RRP initiatives by preparing newsletters and study recruitment materials, screening, data collection and entry

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Reseach Assistant / Technician 2 - Liu-Ambrose Lab

Centre for Aging SMART @agingsmart.bsky.social · Jul 23

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Centre for Aging SMART @agingsmart.bsky.social · Jul 18

NEW job posting! Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose is hiring a Reseach Assistant to support the Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab. Do you have experience in falls prevention or with older adults with cognitive or physical impairment? Check out the full posting bit.ly/46jFRho

Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2 Job Title Reseach Assistant / Technician 2 - Liu-Ambrose La...

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Centre for Aging SMART @agingsmart.bsky.social · Jul 23

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Centre for Aging SMART @agingsmart.bsky.social · Jul 15

2/ The Rehabilitation Research Program is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of neurorehabilitation with a focus on stroke, as well as traumatic brain injury, to lead clinical research projects to develop and test rehabilitation interventions.

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Neurorehabilitation Post-doctoral Fellow

Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Profile Postdoctoral Research Fellow Job Title Neurorehabilitation Post-doctoral Fellow Department Pollock Laboratory | Department of Physical Therapy ...

CEDAR Research Coordinator

Centre for Aging SMART @agingsmart.bsky.social · Jul 23

Compiling all the exciting opportunities to work in research at our Centre into one thread! Our labs are growing and we have 4 open positions currently for a Postdoctoral Fellow in neurorehab, a Research Coordinator, and 2 Research Assistants

Centre for Aging SMART @agingsmart.bsky.social · Jul 15

Two of our labs are hiring! Please share these opportunities

1/ The CEDAR Lab is looking for a research coordinator to facilitate daily operations, data collection, and research protocols, including progress of research projects.

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Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3 Job Title CEDAR Research Coordinator Department Schmidt L...

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Centre for Aging SMART @agingsmart.bsky.social · Jul 23

Just posted! The Rehabilitation Research Program at the Centre for Aging SMART is hiring for a Research Assistant. This position will support RRP initiatives by preparing newsletters and study recruitment materials, screening, data collection and entry

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TV program helps dementia patients remember simple tasks

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UBC IDEA Lab @idea.nursing.ubc.ca · Jul 23

Our TV study was featured on @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social today! @nurselillian.bsky.social @agingsmart.bsky.social shared how calming, familiar videos can help people living with dementia remember everyday tasks like drinking water. Watch the segment:

Researchers at VCH are using video technology to help evoke memories in dementia patients. Cecilia Hua reports.

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ubcosot.bsky.social @ubcosot.bsky.social · Jul 21

Three @ubcrhsc.bsky.social students supervised by OSOT faculty have won CGS-D Awards! Avneet's, Janna's, and @astouthiambc.bsky.social's research covers youth mental health, peer support for brain injury, and West-Central African migration to Metro Vancouver
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Reseach Assistant / Technician 2 - Liu-Ambrose Lab

Centre for Aging SMART @agingsmart.bsky.social · Jul 18

NEW job posting! Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose is hiring a Reseach Assistant to support the Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab. Do you have experience in falls prevention or with older adults with cognitive or physical impairment? Check out the full posting bit.ly/46jFRho

Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2 Job Title Reseach Assistant / Technician 2 - Liu-Ambrose La...

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MATTERS Lab @matterslab.bsky.social · Jul 18

We had a great experience attending the ISPO 20th World Congress in Sweden. A global celebration where Adit and Brittany had the privilege of presenting, and a special congratulations to Adit for winning the Best Paper and Poster in the sustainability category!
#ISPO2025

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UBC RHSC @ubcrhsc.bsky.social · Jul 17

Have you had an ACL tear/reconstruction and frustrated with your knee?

UBC_PT @arthritisresearch.bsky.social researchers are recruiting for a clinical trial to evaluate exercise-program that boosts knee health and reduce osteoarthritis risk
Click on the link bit.ly/ACLRScreen for more information

Neurorehabilitation Post-doctoral Fellow

Centre for Aging SMART @agingsmart.bsky.social · Jul 15

2/ The Rehabilitation Research Program is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of neurorehabilitation with a focus on stroke, as well as traumatic brain injury, to lead clinical research projects to develop and test rehabilitation interventions.

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Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Profile Postdoctoral Research Fellow Job Title Neurorehabilitation Post-doctoral Fellow Department Pollock Laboratory | Department of Physical Therapy ...