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## Dr. Jenna Usprech on Science Communication

The instructor behind a new graduate course in science communication hopes it will help researchers reach the widest audience possible.

## Dr. Carolina Tropini Creating a Personalized Pharmacy in the Gut

Modern life wreaks havoc on the friendly microbes living in our guts. But bioengineering could help get our collective health back on track.

## Dr. Dena Shahriari on closing the gap between engineers and clinicians

When the spirit of engineering comes forth to tackle some of the biggest challenges in medicine, incredible developments can happen.

## Dr. Manu Madhav on mapping the mind

How do humans navigate their surroundings? Understanding this mechanism could help treat conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s.

## Dr. Kelly McNagny on regenerative medicine

When the body heals improperly, scar tissue develops. But new tools to help immune cells communicate could extend patients’ lifespans.

## Bringing together a global team to mend the gap

There currently aren’t solutions for people with devastating spinal cord injuries. But a skilled research team hopes to change that landscape.

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[Mar 09, 2026

UBC Researchers Advancing Next-Generation Sports Monitoring through Collaborative Research Funding from Samsung Electronics Canada](https://bme.ubc.ca/ubc-researchers-advancing-next-generation-sports-monitoring-through-collaborative-research-funding-from-samsung-electronics-canada/)

[Mar 06, 2026

Empowering the Future: SBME Scholars Mentoring Girls in STEM](https://bme.ubc.ca/empowering-the-future-sbme-scholars-mentoring-girls-in-stem/)

[Feb 20, 2026

Harnessing AI to improve ovarian cancer](https://bme.ubc.ca/harnessing-ai-to-improve-ovarian-cancer/)

[Feb 04, 2026

SBME Researchers Awarded CIHR Project Grant Funding](https://bme.ubc.ca/sbme-researchers-awarded-cihr-project-grant-funding/)

[Jan 28, 2026

Glowing bacterial sensors detect gut illness in mice before symptoms emerge](https://bme.ubc.ca/glowing-bacterial-sensors-detect-gut-illness-in-mice-before-symptoms-emerge/)

[Jan 27, 2026

Scientists develop first gene-editing treatment for skin conditions](https://bme.ubc.ca/scientists-develop-first-gene-editing-treatment-for-skin-conditions/)

[Jan 08, 2026

Research paves the way for safer colonoscopy bowel prep for people with compromised gut health](https://bme.ubc.ca/research-paves-the-way-for-safer-colonoscopy-bowel-prep-for-people-with-compromised-gut-health/)

[Jan 08, 2026

Stem cell engineering breakthrough paves way for next-generation living drugs](https://bme.ubc.ca/stem-cell-engineering-breakthrough-paves-way-for-next-generation-living-drugs/)

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