Research Talk by Dr. Lane Shen
Research Talk by Dr. Lane Shen
Vancouver, BC
Lecture Title: E-Healthcare Systems for Homes & Communities Summary: In an era defined by digital transformation, the convergence of healthcare and technology presents a pivotal paradigm shift in the way we approach wellness and medical care. E-Healthcare systems explore the multifaceted world of …
Wednesday, December 13 2023
1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Joke Duyck
Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Joke Duyck
Vancouver, BC
Title: On the Search for Better Oral Health(care) for Older Persons Summary: Unfortunately, oral health generally declines in older persons and is often very poor in those who become care-dependent. This has a significant impact not only on oral function and quality of life, but also on general he…
Monday, March 11 2024
11:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Film Screening with Dr. Pia Kontos
Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Film Screening with Dr. Pia Kontos
Vancouver, BC
This Healthy Aging Seminar is co-sponsored by Green College UBC. Title: Fostering Aesthetic Engagement through Filmed Research-based Theatre: An Arts-based Approach to Culture Change in Dementia Care Summary: Longstanding concerns about stigmatizing attitudes and dementia care practices have prom…
Tuesday, February 13 2024
11:00 AM
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12:30 PM
Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series: Dr. Eli Puterman
Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series: Dr. Eli Puterman
Vancouver, BC
The Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series is hosted by the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging and Providence Health Care. On March 27th, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Eli Puterman, Associate Professor from the School of Kinesiology at The University of British Columbia, as this month’…
Wednesday, March 27 2024
2:00 PM
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3:30 PM
Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Charlie Boone
Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Charlie Boone
Vancouver, BC
This Healthy Aging Seminar is co-sponsored by the UBC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Title: Mapping Genetic Interaction Networks in Yeast and Human Cells Summary: We’ve generated a comprehensive genetic network in yeast cells, testing all possible 18 million gene pairs for gene…
Thursday, March 28 2024
10:00 AM
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11:00 AM
Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Ting Wang
Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Ting Wang
Vancouver, BC
This Healthy Aging Seminar is co-sponsored by the UBC Life Sciences Institute. Title: Transposable Elements and Cancer Epigenome Evolution Speaker Biography: Dr. Ting Wang is the inaugural Sanford C. and Karen P. Loewentheil Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Head of Genetics Department at W…
Monday, February 26 2024
3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Research Talk by Dr. Randy McIntosh
Research Talk by Dr. Randy McIntosh
Vancouver, BC
Lecture Title: Using The Virtual Brain to Trace Trajectories of Brain Health in Ageing Summary: We introduced The Virtual Brain (TVB) to the neuroscience community a decade ago. It was the first platform for creating large-scale simulations of human brain networks and has continued to evolve as a …
Wednesday, January 17 2024
11:00 AM
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12:00 PM