How do people with autism visually experience the faces around them? bit.ly/3NuLXAK A new UBC study led by Dr. Ipek Oruc explores how some people with #AutismSpectriumDisorder see faces, using 360+ hours of first-person video from eyewear-embedded cameras. The findings, published in Current Biology (Cell Press), have important implications for the development of facial recognition skills and strategies to help strengthen them. - #ASD #OpthalmologyResearch #ASDResearch
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Ranked among the world’s top medical schools, the Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 12,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors and healthcare professions, making remarkable discoveries and creating pathways to better health at home and around the world.
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Carrying everything from lifesaving equipment to medical supplies, the Drone Transport Initiative completed 1,200+ drone flights between Stellat’en First Nation and the Village of Fraser Lake. ➡️ bit.ly/3XX5wGF Learn how this unique initiative is demonstrating the real-world power of drone technology and improving access to healthcare in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
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Today is World Mental Health Day. A friendly reminder that the Faculty of Medicine has a range of health and wellbeing resources to support learners, staff and faculty. Explore more: https://bit.ly/47ZAkLF
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The Drone Transport Initiative — one of the first projects of its kind in Canada — is helping to improve access to healthcare in rural, remote and Indigenous communities. bit.ly/3XX5wGF Discover more about the unique project and transformative partnership between Stellat'en First Nation, the Village of Fraser Lake and UBC Medicine. Photo credit: Kevin Wallace/Wallace Studios - #MedicalDrones #DroneDelivery
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Congratulations to UBC professor Dr. Nadine Caron who has been inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame! 🌟 bit.ly/4dxpjlC #2025CMHFInductees #CMHF
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UBC researchers are buzzing towards sustainability by studying overwintering strategies for honey bee queens! 🐝 bit.ly/4epPY5b As climate change threatens honey bee populations, UBC’s Dr. Leonard Foster is leading a national research effort to evaluate strategies that will help these vital pollinators survive Canadian winters. Discover how the new Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and SSHRC-CRSH funded research will promote a more sustainable agricultural sector.
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Commemorate Orange Shirt Day and learn about the Indian Residential School system. Learn more about events, information and wellness resources at #UBC. https://bit.ly/3TV1UCh Artwork by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) artist təlnaq̓ə, Alec Guerin. #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR
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Did you answer the question correctly? 🤔 September is FASD Awareness month. Learn more about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders with Dr. Joanne Weinberg in our latest article. Delve into the history of FASD, characteristics, research and more 🧠. https://lnkd.in/gFACuHcJ Animation and voiceover by Amy Wong
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Help shape the vision of #UBC as we refresh our strategic plan. Attend pop-up events and workshops across both campuses and online. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XE9fZE
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Calling all storytellers! ✍️ Join the UBC Faculty of Medicine as a #CreativeWriter in the Office of Creative & Communications. As the Creative Writer, you’ll craft compelling and inspirational copy that will elevate the Faculty’s voice and impact. Apply by September 30! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Xi364Y _ #Marketing #Communications #Hiring #JobOpportunities
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