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New study finds high life satisfaction linked to better overall health

New study finds high life satisfaction linked to better overall health

New research by Dr. Eric Kim finds that higher life satisfaction is associated with better physical, psychological and behavioural health.

Dr. Liisa Galea receives funding to advance science communication for women’s health

Dr. Liisa Galea receives funding to advance science communication for women’s health

Congratulations to Dr. Galea, who received support from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research’s 2020 Reach Competition.

Liisa Galea appointed as UBC’s Health Advisor to VPRI

Liisa Galea appointed as UBC’s Health Advisor to VPRI

Congratulations to Dr. Liisa Galea on her new role as she shares information on CIHR funding and provides advice on health funding.

Psychology researchers receive new funding from UBC Health

Psychology researchers receive new funding from UBC Health

The Health Innovation Funding Investment Awards catalyzes cross-faculty and cross-campus collaboration at UBC’s campuses. 

Responding to COVID-19: psychology research, learning, and graduating reimagined

Responding to COVID-19: psychology research, learning, and graduating reimagined

The psychology community navigated the past year with perseverance and success. Read about our COVID-19 research, online learning, and virtual celebrations.

Mental health conditions alarmingly high among children with autism

Mental health conditions alarmingly high among children with autism

New research by Dr. Connor Kerns shows nearly 78 per cent of children with autism have at least one mental health condition and nearly half have two mental health conditions or more.

Baby’s brain and learning over time

Baby’s brain and learning over time

New research from Dr. Janet Werker’s Infant Studies Centre is the first to measure how the learning process unfolds in real-time in the infant brain.

Study finds gamblers ignore important information when placing bets

Study finds gamblers ignore important information when placing bets

Research from UBC’s Centre for Gambling Research at UBC shows people with gambling problems are less likely to consider important information that could prevent them from losing.

Killam mentorship award presented to Dr. Kiran Soma

Killam mentorship award presented to Dr. Kiran Soma

The Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring recognize outstanding mentorship of numerous graduate students over many years.

Luke Clark at UBC's Centre for Gambling Research

Half a billion bets teach UBC algorithm how to identify problem gamblers

Dr. Luke Clark has successfully used machine learning to identify online gamblers whose betting behaviour could indicate a gambling problem.