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From an interest in automotive mechanics to controls engineer at Blue Origin
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Job: Modelling and Simulation Engineer, Blue OriginWhat got you interested in engineering?I always liked building things, and I also really enjoyed math. For awhile I thought of becoming an automotive mechanic, but I wanted a job that included more…
Nine SBME Research Projects Receive Major Funding from the Stem Cell Network
UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | | Media coverage
9 research projects led by investigators from the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) have been awarded funding from the Stem Cell Network (SCN) to advance cutting-edge research in stem cell and regenerative medicine.
Quantum simulation maps lattice gauge theory to scalable digital circuits
Quantum Zeitgeist | | Media coverage
UBC Engineering Assistant Professor Olivia Di Matteo and her team have found a more efficient way to run complex physics simulations on quantum computers by using qutrits—quantum systems with three states—instead of regular two-state qubits, helping…
How Canada is at the forefront of unpacking the potential of DNA data storage
Canada Foundation for Innovation | | Media coverage
Dr. William Hughes, the Director of the School of Engineering at UBCO conducts research into the possibility of "DNA origami" in order to solve big data's big storage problem.
From COVID to cancer: Why Canada’s RNA vaccine leadership matters more than ever
The Conversation | | Media coverage
Anna Blakney of the School of Biomedical Engineering shares Canadian innovations in RNA vaccines, on the occasion of World Immunization Week.
Research Excellence Clusters Funded in 2025/26
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Research Excellence Clusters led APSC researchers receive funding through the Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters.
UBC opens Gordon B. Shrum Building, Canada’s first purpose-built biomedical engineering facility
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New home of UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering will advance health solutions and grow Canada’s biotech sector
New stir stick detects drink spiking in seconds
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The Spikeless device prototype changes colour when exposed to harmful drug concentrations in any drink.
UBC research tackles toxic tire chemical to protect aquatic life
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A research initiative led by Dr. Rachel Scholes is addressing the environmental impact of 6PPDQ, a toxic chemical produced from tire wear that poses a significant threat to sensitive aquatic species.
Dr. Peter Zandstra awarded Killam Prize in Engineering
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The $100,000 Killam Prize is awarded to Canadian scholars who embody research excellence. The School of Biomedical Engineering's Director was recognized for his pioneering contributions in stem cell-derived tissue development and therapeutic…