Benoit-Antoine Bacon
@ubcprez
President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of British Columbia
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https://president.ubc.ca/ 13-06-2016 01:29:01
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Scientists at UBC Pharm Sci have created a pain-free drug delivery method, oral insulin drops, to help people with diabetes manage the disease. This method could potentially replace the need for insulin injections. Read more: bit.ly/4aPGb5O
🚨🎉Big announcement!🎉🚨 We are proud to announce the establishment of the Stone Centre! Thanks to a generous gift from the Stone Foundation, we will work to advance our understanding of the causes and consequences of wealth concentration. Read more: econ.cms.arts.ubc.ca/?p=32590
New core memory unlocked 🥹 Congratulations to the Class of 2024! 🎓 We're thrilled to see you embark on your next adventure. Welcome to the alumni family. ❤️ #UBCGrad #UBCOGrad UBC Okanagan alumni UBC
How can men better support each other’s mental health? Researchers from UBC's Men's Health Research Program (UBC Men’s Health Research Program) discussed In Good Company, a website and podcast series offering tips for supporting men's mental health. Read more: bit.ly/45quuSi
UBC’s X̱wi7x̱wa Library is the only Indigenous branch of an academic library in Canada. 📚 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4eteSBC UBC Library X̱wi7x̱wa Library
The Northern Centre for Clinical Research is expanding #ClinicalTrials in northern BC. Explore how the collaboration between @UBCMedicine University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and Northern Health is transforming health for northern, remote, rural and Indigenous communities. bit.ly/4cFW9AP
Three dedicated #UBC professionals, Dr. Bruce Forster, Dr. Mike Wilkinson (UBC Medicine) and Samantha Pritchard (UBC Thunderbirds), are heading to the #Paris2024 Olympics to support athletes' health and performance. Read more about volunteering for the Games: bit.ly/4cDkhnO
When is a war canoe not a war canoe? Research by Dr. Janice Forsyth, a professor at UBC School of Kinesiology, explores how Canoe Kayak Canada's (Canoe Kayak Canada) war canoe event compares to traditional Indigenous “war canoe” practices and origins. Read more: bit.ly/4eLOqmO
So pleased to welcome Melanie Stewart, PhD. as our new Vice-President, External Relations, at University of British Columbia. Welcome Melanie, we look forward to working with you! bit.ly/4cwNl0e