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DNA vaccines coding for live viruses could soon be tested in people

New Scientist | | Media coverage

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering's Dr. Anna Blakney (Michael Smith Laboratories) commented on DNA vaccines. 

Transferring From Science To Engineering: The Best Choice For Sharlene

| Spotlight

Sharlene's decision of transferring to engineering and how her co-op experiences have prepared her better to work full time once she graduates.

Everything you need to know about the new Covid-19 vaccine

Chatelaine | | Media coverage

Dr. Anna Blakney, assistant professor at UBC biomedical engineering (Michael Smith Laboratories), explained how this fall’s COVID-19 vaccine differs from previous versions. 

How work has changed for university vaccine researchers

University Affairs | | Media coverage

Biomedical engineering professor Dr. Anna Blakney commented on the increased interest in vaccine research. 

Electrical Engineering Alumni's Pizza and Wine Night in Nova Scotia

| Spotlight

Our group of 2018 UBC Electrical Engineering graduates reconnected in Nova Scotia over pizza and wine, talking about the challenges as women in engineering, catching up on life and reminiscing about our undergraduate degrees.

UBC Environmental Engineering welcomes new co-director Dr. Tamara Etmannski

| Announcement

Environmental Engineering announces Dr. Tamara Etmannski as the new Co-Director of ENVL, alongside Dr. Madjid Mohseni.

Keeping The Joy Of Learning Alive

| Spotlight

Divya's passion for making an impact through her education and her decision of pursuing Electrical and Chemical Engineering.

Engineering Is About Developing Effective And Accessible Solutions

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Goksu's interest in CHBE and experience working on the Chem E-Car and in the Zandstra Laboratory.

SBME postdoctoral fellow, Samantha Grist, receives the Optica Foundation Challenge Award 

UBC - SBME | | Media coverage

Congratulations to SBME postdoctoral fellow Samantha Grist for receiving the Optica Foundation Challenge Award. Samantha’s research focuses on developing silicon photonic biosensors, and she is currently working on a project to develop biosensors to…

Two UBC Engineering faculty members elected to Royal Society of Canada

| Announcement

Dr. Emily Cranston, a professor in chemical and biological engineering and wood science, and Dr. Jian Liu, an associate professor at the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering, are two of the Royal Society of Canada's newest Members.

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