UBC scientists unveil world’s first molecular-level analysis of Omicron variant spike protein
UBC researchers are the first in the world to conduct a molecular-level structural analysis of the Omicron variant spike protein, and findings show strong antibody evasion and binding with human cells that contribute to increased transmissibility—and that vaccination remains the best defense. The analysis—done at near atomic resolution using a cryo-electron microscope—reveals how the heavily […]
Aircraft can get higher and greener from doped fuels
A team of researchers at UBC Okanagan are working on an exciting project that aims to develop cleaner jet fuel making use of graphene nano-materials. The research involves examining the combustion characteristics of microscopic graphene oxide inside fuel. The researchers were able to evaluate the doped fuel’s combustion rate using ultrafast and enhanced cameras as well […]
Meet Peek-a-Moo, a Data Visualization Tool for Dairy Cattle
The Dairy Education and Research Centre (DERC) at the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems has developed an exciting data visualization tool which enables researchers to analyze comprehensive data on cattle herds. The tool, named ‘Peek-a-Moo’ can show statistical data on an individual cow’s eating and sleeping patterns and even their interactions with other […]
Clearing the Air
A team of researchers from the Airborne Disease Transmission (ADT) Cluster of Research Excellence at UBC Okanagan are investigating the role of airflow, droplets and aerosols in the transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The research involves carrying out various experiments in simulated real-world scenarios, such as classrooms, hospital rooms and dentist offices in […]
Help shape the culture and community of scholarly integrity at UBC
The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies have launched a new Canvas course to support researchers and scholars in the responsible conduct of research, also known as scholarly integrity. The Canvas course invites members of the UBC research community and beyond to learn about and reflect upon the […]
Innovative Coating for Blood Vessels Reduces Rejection of Transplanted Organs
An exciting research breakthrough has opened new doors to reducing organ rejection after transplant operations. UBC medicine professor Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu and his team at the Centre for Blood Research and Life Sciences Institute have developed a special polymer coating, used to coat blood vessels on the organ to be transplanted. The discovery can potentially […]
Nature’s weapon against food-borne pathogens
Some superheroes are too small to be seen by the naked eye. Microscopic bacteria-eating viruses, known as bacteriophages or phages, are coming into favour as a way to combat food-borne pathogens. Known as predator of bacteria, phages are less than half a micron in size, and 5-10 times smaller than bacteria itself. Once applied onto […]
UBC researchers develop biodegradable medical mask for COVID-19
The response to COVID-19 and the demands on medical-grade personal protective equipment, including medical masks, has turned a spotlight on the need for improved supply lines and the manufacture of masks locally. Researchers in the BioProducts Institute at the University of British Columbia have responded to the challenge, designing a fully compostable and biodegradable N95 […]
Latest innovative sustainability research studies how climate change will impact seafood security
In a study recently published in Global Change Biology, Dr. Muhammed Oyinlola, postdoctoral fellow at UBC’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, and Dr. William Cheung, Canada Research Chair in Ocean Sustainability under Global Change at UBC’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, looked at how climate change could impact 85 species of fish and […]
2019 Faculty research award recipients
UBC is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Faculty Research Awards. Winners were selected by UBC’s Faculty Research Award Committee, which spans arts and humanities, business, applied science, science, and medicine. Please visit https://research.ubc.ca/research-excellence/awards-honours/faculty-research-award-winners to read about this year’s recipients.