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  • Katherine Bell
    Other UBC Sites
    April 13, 2026 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff

    Research in focus: Katherine Bell

    Katherine is a Faculty of Medicine rural scholar in Duncan, who leads research on intimate partner violence among Canadian physicians, focusing on understanding rural–urban differences and the barriers that "helping professions" face.

  • Pat Camp
    Other UBC Sites
    February 2, 2026 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff

    Research in focus: Pat Camp

    Dr. Camp is an associate professor in the department of Physical Therapy, whose research advances respiratory health equity, with a focus on Indigenous lung health. Motivated by creating real-world impact, she collaborates closely with Indigenous partners, clinicians, policy makers, and health organizations to strengthen culturally safe respiratory care across BC.

  • Vince Hopkins
    UBCV
    November 24, 2025 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff

    Research in focus: Vince Hopkins

    Vince Hopkins, an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science, researches behavioural public policy and Canadian politics, with a focus on improving access to public services—especially employment programs. His work helps governments identify and remove barriers so more people can access the programs, benefits, and supports they need.

  • Fahra Rajabali
    Other UBC Sites
    November 3, 2025 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff

    Research in focus: Fahra Rajabali

    Meet Fahra, a researcher with the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit who analyzes injury data and researches preventable injuries in BC—but her impact goes beyond research. She's bringing the UBC community together one meal at a time with monthly online cooking classes.

  • Jessica Kalra
    UBCV
    October 6, 2025 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff

    Research in focus: Jessica Kalra

    Meet Jessica Kalra, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Jessica's work explores how organoids and organ-on-chip systems can transform drug discovery. Learn more about her research and how she’s building the bridge between the lab and real-world patient care.

  • Doug Sladen
    UBCV
    September 15, 2025 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff

    Research in focus: Doug Sladen

    Doug is an associate professor in the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences. He studies how real and virtual environments affect outcomes for people with cochlear implants, with a focus on improving post-implant performance and quality of life. Take a peek at his team's new home-based auditory training study for children with cochlear implants.

  • Thea Franke
    UBCV
    August 12, 2025 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff

    Research in focus: Thea Franke

    Thea Franke is a research associate in the Department of Family Practice. Inspired by her grandmother's vibrant, socially connected life as she aged, Thea's research focuses on supporting aging in place and fostering healthier, more connected communities for older adults.

  • Hadi Mohammadi
    UBCO
    July 21, 2025 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff

    Research in focus: Hadi Mohammadi

    Hadi Mohammadi is an associate professor at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, where he develops prosthetic heart valves, hand tremor attenuators, and sexual medicine implants for erectile dysfunction and reconstructive urology. His work blends engineering innovation with biological precision to support holistic approaches to medical device development and patient care.

  • Daniel Pauly
    UBCV
    May 20, 2025 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff

    Research in focus: Daniel Pauly

    For decades, UBC Killam Professor Daniel Pauly, has challenged how we measure ocean health. From revealing the true scale of global overfishing to showing how climate change is shrinking fish, his work is reshaping marine science and informing policy worldwide. Learn more from Daniel and discover what tiny fish can tell us about the planet’s future.

  • Anusha Kassan
    UBCV
    April 28, 2025 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff

    Research in focus: Anusha Kassan

    Anusha is an associate professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education. Inspired by her bicultural identity and informed by a social justice lens, her research investigates the impact of immigration across different communities.

  • Holly Caggiano
    UBCV
    March 17, 2025 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff

    Research in focus: Holly Caggiano

    Meet Holly Caggiano, an assistant professor in the School of Community and Regional Planning, whose work explores climate justice and community-led environmental planning. She’s bridging the gap between local officials and their communities to drive more inclusive and effective clean energy transitions.

  • Karen Sherwood
    UBCV
    February 24, 2025 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff

    Research in focus: Karen Sherwood

    Karen Sherwood is a clinical associate professor in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Her research focuses on using genomics to personalize transplant treatments to improve patient outcomes. Discover how her groundbreaking projects are bringing us closer to achieving transplant tolerance.

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