Media and the public are invited to a free Olympic-themed lecture tonight by Dr. Judy Illes, UBC Canada Research Chair in Neuroethics, on the powerful ethical questions raised when science is used to enhance athletic performance.
Media and the public are invited to a free Olympic-themed lecture tonight by Dr. Judy Illes, UBC Canada Research Chair in Neuroethics, on the powerful ethical questions raised when science is used to enhance athletic performance.
Depression can affect a cancer patient’s likelihood of survival, according to UBC researchers who have conducted the world’s first analysis of existing cancer and depression research.
UBC This Week is a weekly summary of UBC people in the news, recent media releases and upcoming event highlights. UBC This Week past issues are also available on-line. Sign up for other UBC Public Affairs e-mail services at www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/eservices. Recent UBC Media Releases Sept. 9: UBC Wine Research Centre marks decade of pioneering research Sept. 4: UBC [...]
New research from the University of British Columbia’s Wine Research Centre (WRC) may help rewrite the rules for the age-old tradition of winemaking.
Fido has brains Your dog may be as smart as a toddler, says Stanley Coren, a UBC professor emeritus of psychology and leading researcher on dog behavior. Coren garnered international attention this month for research presented at the American Psychological Association’s annual convention. Coren told the audience that the newest research strategy for understanding dogs [...]
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