In the Media
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CTVUBC researchers look at 'gel' biomaterials to help treat spinal cord injuries
UBC's Mend the Gap team led by Dr. John Madden, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the faculty of applied science, is leading an international effort to develop a new way to treat spinal cord injuries which they hope will lead to increased motor function and a better quality of life for patients. Dr. Brian Kwon, a professor of orthopaedics at the faculty of medicine, and Dr. Wolfram Tetzlaff, a professor of surgery and zoology, were quoted.
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Designboom
Scientists create the first stretchable and washable battery
UBC researchers have created a battery that is both flexible and washable. Dr. Ngoc Tan Nguyen, a postdoctoral fellow at UBC’s faculty of applied science, and Dr. John Madden, director of UBC’s Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Lab, were quoted.
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The Conversation
It’s not necessary to trash the environment to extract metals needed for renewable energy
Mining engineering professors Dr. W. Scott Dunbar, Dr. Davide Elmo and Dr. John Steen at UBC's faculty of applied science discussed changing mining technology to reduce its footprint.
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Globe and Mail
As calls for better masking practices increase, provinces are divided over the use of N95s
Dr. Steven Rogak, a UBC professor of mechanical engineering, discussed the fit and function of N95 masks and other respirators.
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Burnaby Beacon
BC should allow the “logical freedom” of wearing N95s: aerosol expert
UBC mechanical engineering professor Steven Rogak, expert in filtration systems and aerosol science, was interviewed following provincial health officer Dr Bonnie Henry's statement that respirators don’t necessarily provide an advantage over other types of masks.
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Research2RealityStraight to the source on stem cell bioengineering
Biomedical engineering professor Dr. Peter Zandstra discussed the emerging field of stem cell bioengineering.
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Globe And Mail
Dogs, pink umbrellas and wedding photos: Claude Cormier’s artful places for people
Susan Herrington, a professor in the school of architecture and landscape architecture at UBC's faculty of applied science, gave comments about the work of landscape architect Claude Cormier.
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Globe and Mail
Why carbon capture and storage is key to avoiding the worst effects of the climate emergency
Dr. Penny Gurstein, head of the Housing Research Collaborative at UBC’s school of community and regional planning, says that this summer’s heat dome and the recent flooding prove that all levels of governments need to link their plans for affordable housing to climate change because the poorest people often live in the most vulnerable places.
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Vancouver Sun
COVID-19: Visitor restrictions at long-term care facilities now the wrong policy, says UBC expert
UBC nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch says B.C. shouldn’t go back to restricting visitation to long-term care facilities after the Omicron COVID-19 variant, and instead ramp up rapid testing and maintain the one-worksite rule.
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The Tyee
Vancouver needs way more co-ops. Here’s how to get them
Patrick Condon, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture in UBC’s faculty of applied science, wrote an article on how to make co-op housing “pencil out” and cover its land and construction costs while still collecting affordable monthly rents.