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Occupational Therapy students break boundaries through research
August 23, 2016Soon-to-be graduates of UBC’s Master of Occupational Therapy program showcase research highlights from the 11th annual Capstone Conference. Read More >

A closer look
August 23, 2016UBC Occupational Therapy students explore how stigma influences the lives of adults with visual impairments. Read More >

What are the needs of people with mental illness living in metro Vancouver?
August 23, 2016UBC Occupational Therapy students adopt a person-centered approach to mental health recovery. Read More >

Let’s talk about sexual rehabilitation
August 23, 2016UBC Occupational Therapy students explore the sexual needs of people with spinal cord injuries. Read More >

Are scooter users receiving the training they need?
August 23, 2016UBC Occupational Therapy students speak to scooter users about their training needs. Read More >

Live 5-2-1-0 Playboxes help BC kids stay active this summer
August 17, 2016The Live 5-2-1-0 initiative led by Clinical Associate Professor Shazhan Amed, Department of Pediatrics promotes a simple message to help kids stay healthy. Read More >

UBC’s new president makes Centre for Blood Research one of his first stops
August 16, 2016At the centre's Research Day, Santa Ono fondly recalled his days as a young scientist. Read More >

UBC Physical Therapy students explore fall prevention tele-education in rural B.C.
August 10, 2016UBC physical therapy students reveal the results of a feasibility study exploring a fall prevention telehealth program for individuals living in rural areas of B.C. Read More >

Why your kids should play in the dirt
August 10, 2016In a new book, Let Them Eat Dirt, co-author and UBC Professor Brett Finlay outlines the latest research into the role bacteria play in growing bodies, and why dirt can be a child’s best friend. Read More >

Summer program in medicine becomes global magnet
August 8, 2016With more courses and a budding reputation, enrolment in the Vancouver Summer Program in Medicine jumped 69 per cent, to nearly 400, from 2015. Read More >