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Marie Tarrant, Sheila Epp and Manuela Reekie from UBC Okanagan; Yvonne Moritz, Lisa Kraft, and Monique Powell from Okanagan College.

Nursing program at OC and UBCO recognized for innovative curriculum

By Nathan Skolski on October 1, 2019

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College has received long-term accreditation from the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP), which regulates nurse training in the province.

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Chimpanzee echocardiogram being performed by Aimee Drane from the International Primate Heart Project. Photo courtesy of Robert Shave.

Taking evolution to heart

By Patty Wellborn on September 16, 2019

An international research group at UBC, Harvard University, and Cardiff Metropolitan University has discovered how the human heart has adapted to support endurance physical activities.

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UBC research has shown that fungal growth significantly affects the physical and mechanical properties of moisture-exposed drywall.

UBC study finds health isn’t the only issue with bacteria growth

By Patty Wellborn on September 12, 2019

Microorganisms growing inside aging buildings and infrastructure are more than just a health issue, according to new research from UBC Okanagan.

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Announcing $1 million in funding for Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research (SOAR) are, from left, Kelowna-Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr, UBC Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal Deborah Buszard, Professor of Health and Exercise Sciences Paul van Donkelaar and Kelowna Women's Shelter Executive Director Karen Mason.

Groundbreaking UBC project studies brain injury in women abused by partners

By Chris Guenard on June 28, 2019

The Government of Canada is providing $1 million to fund a unique research collaboration studying traumatic brain injury (TBI) in women who have experienced violence and abuse at the hands of an intimate partner.

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Nursing Professor Kathy Rush overlooks the courtyard as nursing students mingle after their graduation at UBCO.

UBC professor examines support programs for fresh nursing graduates

By Patty Wellborn on June 20, 2019

This June, 130 students graduated from UBC Okanagan’s School of Nursing. While a new career is an exciting milestone, it can be challenging for new nurses. Statistics show high attrition rates, with many leaving the profession after just two years.

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Gabriel Dix was awarded the Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation at this year's UBC Okanagan Convocation.

UBCO Lieutenant Governor Medal winner says ‘trying harder’ made the difference

By Patty Wellborn on June 7, 2019

Gabriel Dix, winner of one of the top academic awards at UBCO's convocation this week, admits there is a slightly ironic twist to his accomplishment.

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Lesley Lutes, clinical health psychologist and director of the PhD program in clinical psychology at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Walk-in well-being clinic permanently open for business

By Patty Wellborn on May 29, 2019

What began as a five-week pilot project to gauge demand for no-barrier mental health services has evolved into a permanent walk-in-wellness clinic on UBC’s Okanagan campus.

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Doctoral student Mohamed Gamal uses a newly developed cell encapsulation device.

UBC Okanagan engineers make injectable tissues a reality

By Nathan Skolski on April 25, 2019

A simple injection that can help regrow damaged tissue has long been the dream of physicians and patients alike. A new study from researchers at UBC Okanagan takes a big step towards making that dream a reality with a device that makes encapsulating cells much faster, cheaper and more effective.

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Men’s knowledge on prostate cancer needs improving

Men’s knowledge on prostate cancer needs improving

By Patty Wellborn on April 16, 2019

UBC researchers have determined the majority of men struggle when it comes to understanding the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

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Alex Monaghan, a second-year Southern Medical Program student at UBC Okanagan, says a recently new surgical guideline has reduced re-operation rates breast cancer patients.

New guideline decreases breast cancer re-operation rates

By Patty Wellborn on April 10, 2019

A UBC medical student has determined that a new surgical guideline is making a difference for breast cancer patients.

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