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RSV hospitalization costs in Canada driven mainly by infants

UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 5h

New research reveals that even healthy infants under six months are at high risk from RSV, driving up hospital costs and highlighting the need for targeted prevention.

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New research shows that even healthy infants under six months are at high risk from RSV, driving up costs and highlighting the need for targeted prevention.

B.C.’s flood mitigation plans need new focus to protect vulnerable communities: research

UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 23h

A new study from researchers at the University of British Columbia’s Forest Sciences Centre suggests the province and regional governments may be focusing on the wrong areas when it comes to preventing catastrophic flooding.

A new study from researchers at the University of British Columbia’s Forest Sciences Centre suggests the province and regional governments may be focusing on the wrong areas when it comes to…

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UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 1d

As COVID-19 cases rise this fall, UBC experts Dr. Fawziah Lalji and Dr. Julie Bettinger answer common questions about this year’s updated vaccines — what’s new, who should get them, and why they still matter.

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What to know about COVID-19 vaccines this fall - UBC News

As fall virus season approaches and COVID-19 cases show early signs of increasing, UBC experts Dr. Fawziah Lalji and Dr. Julie Bettinger answer common questions about 2025 vaccines and this year's…

First-of-Its-Kind Transplant Could Break Down Blood Type Barriers

UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 1d

Scientists, including UBC researchers, have converted the blood type of a donor kidney and transplanted the organ into a person.

The first of its kind procedure could improve access to donor organs, specialists say, because the blood type of the donor would no longer matter.

Recipient diagnosed with brain death received a type-O organ, which is compatible with all blood types

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Colorectal cancer 3rd most common cancer in Canada: Public Health Agency of Canada

UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 1d

Colorectal is the third most common cancer in the country, according to data from the Public Health Agency of Canada.

UBC prof Dr. Michael Brauer, explains, certain factors increase the risk, including age and diet, specifically processed foods: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Data from the Public Health Agency of Canada shows colorectal is the third most common cancer in the country. It is also the second leading cause of cancer death. As Michael Brauer, a professor in the...

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UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 1d

As fall virus season approaches and COVID-19 cases show early signs of increasing, UBC experts answer common questions about 2025 vaccines and this year's immunization program.

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What to know about COVID-19 vaccines this fall - UBC News

As fall virus season approaches and COVID-19 cases show early signs of increasing, UBC experts Dr. Fawziah Lalji and Dr. Julie Bettinger answer common questions about 2025 vaccines and this year's…

B.C. chemistry professor’s puzzling hobby earns spot in New York Times

UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 2d

CTV's @adamsawatsky.bsky.social finds out how @science.ubc.ca dean Dr. Mark McLachlan's crosswords are adding up to something pretty remarkable.

This is not a story about realizing a childhood dream, because back then, Dr. Mark McLachlan was unaware of a crucial reality.

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UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 2d

Education prof Cynthia Nicol discussed standardized test results for numeracy and literacy skills of B.C. children via @thetyee.ca

Math and Reading Scores Are Declining in BC. Why? | The Tyee

And what’s the fix? Second in a series.

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UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 2d

@eoas.ubc.ca PhD candidate Lualawi Mareshet Admasu commented on unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Pacific:

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Image shows people making their way through downtown Ottawa walking down a colourful staircase some holding umbrellas over their heads on a sunny day, as temperatures soared well above seasonal norms. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)

New ocean research alliance to boost national collaboration

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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 3d

UBC is one of 5 member universities of the Pacific Marine Science Alliance Society which announced a 3-year agreement with the Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network to strengthen ocean research collaboration in Canada.

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A three-year agreement between UBC-affiliated research networks is designed to strengthen collaboration across Canada’s three coasts.

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UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 5d

UBC-developed enzymes converted a kidney to universal type O for a transplant, which could eventually reduce organ mismatches and lead to faster transplants. A major step toward saving lives. Read more: news.ubc.ca/2025/10/univ...

UBC enzyme technology clears first human test toward universal donor organs for transplantation - UBC News

UBC-developed enzymes successfully converted a kidney to universal type O for transplant, marking a major step toward faster, more compatible organ donations.

B.C. must spend more now on wildfire mitigation to avoid higher costs in future, paper says

UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 6d

A new paper co-authored by @ires.ubc.ca adjunct prof Dr. Robin Gregory argues that B.C. should be spending more than the cost of battling wildfires in 2025, expected to be close to $500m, to break the current cycle of destructive wildfires.

via @theglobeandmail.com

This year was one of the province’s worst seasons on record, with the cost of battling wildfires expected to near $500-million

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UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 7d

“The prudent response from the Fed would be to hold steady on interest rate in the absence of reliable information about the state of the labour market, or inflation."

UBC's Dr. Werner Antweiler commented on the pot. effect of a US govt shutdown on interest rates via @globalnews.ca

A U.S. government shutdown may affect interest rates — in Canada, too - National | Globalnews.ca

U.S. statistical agencies that provide key economic data to the U.S. Federal Reserve are among the agencies impacted by a shutdown, and an interest rate meeting is looming.

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UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 7d

Following endorsement by the Board of Governors and both Senates, the University of British Columbia has formally launched its refreshed strategic plan: UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025–2030.

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UBC launches a shared vision for a bright future: UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025–2030 - UBC News

UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025–2030 positions the university to lead through global challenges, advancing excellence in research, teaching and innovation.

Vancouver residents motivated to prepare for disasters, but seek more support and connection - UBC News

UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 7d

A UBC and City of Vancouver study aims to understand how Vancouverites perceive risk—and tailor preparedness to lived experiences.

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UBC and City of Vancouver study aims to understand how Vancouverites perceive risk—and tailor preparedness to lived experiences.

How can you tell if you’re talking to AI?

UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 8d

How can you tell if you’re talking to AI?

There’s no surefire way to tell, but here are some giveaways to look out for that, when used in combination, may mean that person you’re chatting with online is actually a computer.

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UBC research has shown AI can be more persuasive than humans. With large language models like ChatGPT already widely used to create content that can influence human beliefs and decisions, there’s a…

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Can AI persuade you to go vegan—or harm yourself? - UBC News

UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 8d

UBC research shows AI chatbots can be more persuasive than humans—raising concerns about manipulation, mental health risks and the need for safeguards.

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UBC research shows AI chatbots can be more persuasive than humans—raising concerns about manipulation, mental health risks and the need for safeguards.

What parents need to know about school vaccinations

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UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 8d

🦠💉 Which immunizations do kids get in school? And how can parents help kids with needle anxiety?

UBC pediatric experts break down what parents need to know to help kids ace their immunizations this school year.

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UBC experts share insights and tips to help school-aged kids ace their immunizations.

Event: Intergenerational March to commemorate Orange Shirt Day – UBC News

UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 9d

Join the Intergenerational March to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and honour and uphold Residential School Survivors and their families.

Today at UBC Vancouver, starting 11.45am

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Astronomers Watched a Black Hole Unexpectedly Flip Its Magnetic Field, Challenging Theoretical Models

UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 9d

“This changes my thinking about the stability of supermassive black holes and their environments.”

Astrophysics prof Dr. Jess McIver comments on a black hole unexpectedly flipping its magnetic field

A series of observations between 2017 and 2021 suggest the supermassive structure’s magnetized plasma is more dynamic than thought

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Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia @allard.ubc.ca · 10d

Adjunct Professor Bruce McIvor explains why he wrote Indigenous Rights in One Minute: What You Need to Know to Talk Reconciliation and what he hopes his readers will take away from his new book. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

Métis lawyer Bruce McIvor launching second non-fiction book

Métis lawyer Bruce McIvor was raised in the Interlake but has lived in Vancouver for three decades. He is the founder of and a senior partner at First Peoples Law LLP, litigating and negotiating on be...

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UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 10d

"It's a way that people can make a conscious effort to think about what interests them and what they want to learn more about."

@ubcpsych.bsky.social prof Dr. Amori Mikami commented on the personal curriculum TikTok trend buff.ly/q2HxsQf

A composite image of TikToks about the personal curriculum trend by creators Elizabeth Jean (@xparmesanprincessx), left, rikkilee.co (@diaryofthatgirll), centre, and For the Love of History💙💛 (@4theloveofhistory), right. (Elizabeth Jean (@xparmesanprincessx), rikkilee.co (@diaryofthatgirll), For the Love of History (@4theloveofhistory)/TikTok, CBC)

Forget numbers: your PIN could consist of a shimmy and a shake - UBC News

UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 10d

In the near future, you may not need to touch a keypad to select a tip or pay for large purchases. All it may take is a swipe, tap or other quick gesture.

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In the near future, you may not need to touch a keypad to select a tip or pay for large purchases. All it may take is a swipe, tap or other quick gesture. Hygienic tips The innovation utilizes…

B.C. e-bike rebates drive down travel costs and emissions, study finds

UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 12d

A B.C. program providing rebates to help shoulder the cost of a new e-bike has proven effective in boosting active transportation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and making travel more affordable, a new UBC study has found.

A provincial e-bike rebate program was found drive the largest adoption among those living in suburban areas, where distances remain far and cycling infrastructure sparse.

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