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Meet Dr. Kathryn Whitehead, UBC's new Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in Translational Drug Delivery.

Dr. Whitehead is a leading figure in lipid nanoparticle drug delivery, a field that has rapidly grown since its use in the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines. Her work has fundamentally advanced the transport of fragile therapeutic molecules into the specific cells and organs where they are needed. She will be joining the @ubcappscience and School of Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Applied Science) at UBC Vancouver in summer 2027.

"I'm an engineer because I like to make things that work, and I've focused on biomedicine because I want to improve the lives of patients and the people who love them."

Learn more about Dr. Whitehead and the research she's bringing to UBC: bit.ly/4sNa1T9

The federal budget released today by Minister François-Philippe Champagne (@FP_Champagne) highlights the important role that talent, research and innovation play in strengthening Canada’s economy and supporting the well-being of Canadians.

Budget 2026 includes continued support for students, the federal research granting councils and efforts to attract and retain world-leading researchers. New commitments to strengthening university research commercialization and better protecting intellectual property will be important for ensuring Canadian discoveries translate into innovation that benefits Canada.

UBC looks forward to working with the federal government and our partners to build on these priorities and strengthen Canada’s research and innovation ecosystem.

Join us on November 11 at UBC's War Memorial Gymnasium for a ceremony to commemorate Remembrance Day.

All UBC students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend—to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.

Learn more: bit.ly/3UlOSmu

Meet Dr. Kazuhiro Saitou, UBC's new Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in Engineering Design.

Dr. @kazusaitou is a visionary leader in computational design for mechanical products and systems. Combining human creativity with mathematical models, optimization and artificial intelligence, his work advances the science and practice of engineering design, reshaping how the world conceives, optimizes and manufactures innovative products with meaningful impact for society and humanity. He will join @ubcappscience in summer 2027.

Learn more about Dr. Saitou and the research he's bringing to UBC: bit.ly/3WfzsAH

Can Aboriginal title and private ownership coexist?

Join us on November 16 as UBC Debates brings together four prominent voices to explore this timely and consequential question at UBC Robson Square.

Learn more and get tickets now: bit.ly/4A0lfWR