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Last updated: July 4, 2024

Researcher:

Shelby Yamamoto (Primary Investigator), Sammy Lowe (Co-Investigator), Ishwar Tiwari (Postdoc), Sachit Gurung (RA), Nandia Shirchindorj (RA)

Description: The CHEER Lab is investigating the perceptions and health impacts of climate change amongst LGBTQIA+ identifying adults (≥18 years). We are interested in learning about the physical and mental health impacts of climate change.

Participants will join a virtual focus group discussion for approximately 60 minutes. Questions will focus on an overall discussion of climate change and health, personal lived experience with climate change, climate change information and resources, and climate hope and resilience.

Eligibility:

We are looking for:

• LGBTQIA+ adults, who are 18 or over
• Living in British Columbia or Alberta
• Have access to the Internet 

Title:  Visual-motor experience and motor imagery in hand gestures

Researcher: Ryan Jin (RA), Anna Mae Pond (RA) Carrie Peters, Dr. Matthew Scott, Dr. Sarah Kraeutner, and Dr. Nicola Hodges (PI; School of Kinesiology, UBC)

• Between 18 and 50 years old
• No experience with visual sign languages (such as American Sign Language)

Right-hand dominant for most skills

• Normal to corrected-to-normal vision
• No known physical disorders or injuries to impede full body movement
• No known neurological disorders
• Must be able to understand and speak English

Study Title: Evaluating tangible designs for social well-being of older adults and their communities (in-person)

Researcher : Dr. Joanna McGrenere (Principal Investigator), Kersten Smith, Sang-Wha Sien (Graduate Students)

Description : We are conducting an evaluation of a set of tangible technology designs aimed at supporting social connection of older adults and their communities. The study will be conducted in a quiet and safe location in Vancouver and/or Victoria agreed upon by all participants. Interested individuals will be invited to take part in a 90 minute group co-design session and additional 15 minutes self paced preparation activities.  Activities may require writing on paper.  The study will take place between July 14th to 27th 2024. Please indicate whether you would be participating in Vancouver or Victoria.

Study Title:  Visuomotor Adaptation

Principal Investigator:  Nicola J. Hodges

Study team / Co-Investigators:   Beverley Larssen, Carrie Peters,  Matthew Scott

Description

Participants are needed for a UBC study to investigate processes used in visuomotor adaptation. The mechanisms underlying motor learning (physical practice and observational practice) will be examined in this project. Participants will be expected to learn how to reach accurately to visually-presented targets by physically moving in a modified environment. This study is being run in the Motor Skills Lab in the School of Kinesiology by principal investigator Dr. Nicola Hodges.

It is anticipated that the study will take approximately 60-90 minutes. This time may be across one or two consecutive days. A $15 honorarium will be provided upon completion of the study.

Eligibility :

We are looking for individuals who are/have:

Between ages 18-50 years old

• Normal or corrected-to-normal vision

No existing injury to the right hand

No known physical disorders or injuries that impede full body movement

Must be able to understand instructions written and spoken in English

Location: War Memorial Gym, 6081 University Blvd, Vancouver BC

Contact Information:  A resume is not required to partake in the study, we simply ask that participants meet all the qualifications listed. If you meet these qualifications, please email [email protected] and include “VMA study” in the subject line. In your email, please include a UBC email address (if available), a phone number, and your availability over the next 2 weeks.

Reimbursement/Time: 

It is anticipated that the study will take approximately 60-90 minutes. This time may be across one or two consecutive days. A $15 honorarium will be provided upon completion of the study .

Study end date : Ongoing. Posted June 19 2024.

Study Title: Understanding how Gender and AI Literacy Impact Large Language Model Interactions (Online study)

Researchers: Lucy Luo, Mint Tanpresert, Dongwook Yoon (PI)

Description:

Study End Date: August 30, 2024

Study Title: Investigation of Interactive Affective Touch: Happraisal Substudy

Researcher: Preeti Vyas

Description: The Sensory, Perception, and Interaction (SPIN) Research Group in the UBC Dept. of Computer Science is looking for participants for a study investigating the sensing, design, and interpretation of emotive interactions with a small robot. You will be compensated  $15/hr  for your participation.We will ask you to interact with a stationary and/or moving small zoomorphic robot prototype. Before the study, we will ask you to complete a screening questionnaire. During the study, we will record your bio-signals (heart rate, breathing rate, etc.) and ask you to describe the motions and perceived emotional content from such interaction and/or ask you to talk about your experiences with animals and pets and your process for emotion regulation. Your interactions may be video recorded given your consent. This study is part of a graduate student research project. The study will take place between June 14th to 27th 2024. Please contact us at the email below to sign up for the study. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions

Eligibility: People 18 years or older

Contact information: [email protected]

Reiumbursement/Time: $15 per hour, expected time to complete is 2 X 1hr sessions.

Study Title : Gender Diversity & the Voice – Production Study [In Person]

Researchers: Line Lloy (Co-Investigator, UBC Department of Linguistics), Dr. Molly Babel (PI, UBC Department of Linguistics)

Study Description : This study explores phonetic variation within the speech of men, women, and non-binary individuals. Eligible participants will be asked to complete a survey asking questions about their general background, gender and voice, personality, and language background. Then, participants will sign up for a production session, in which audio samples of their speech will be recorded. This will involve reading a passage, narrating some comics, and responding to questions in a conversational interview.

Eligibility : Assess your eligibility at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/gender-voice-project

Participants who live in Metro Vancouver, are between the ages of 18 to 35, and speak with a Canadian or American English accent may be eligible to participate.

Contact Information : Molly Babel at molly.babel[at]ubc.ca or Line Lloy at line.lloy[at]ubc.ca

Location of study : In Lab

Reimbursement/Time : $20 CAD, 90 minutes

Study End Date : Ongoing. Posted June 19 2024.

Study Title: Older Adults and Misinformation in Social Media (Online, over Zoom sessions)

Researcher: Ishita Haque (MSc student), Co-Investigator,Dr Joanna McGrenere, Professor, Principal Investigator

Description : We are conducting a study to understand how older adults use different assessment approaches to deduce the validity of information found on social media and decide whether to share it.

Your participation will involve:

1. Completing an online screening survey to confirm eligibility (approximately 5 minutes) 2. Participating in an interview (up to 1 hour and 50 minutes) over Zoom, where you will interact with our design concepts and will be asked about your assessment process before sharing social media content that might be misinformative. The session would be video-recorded. 3. Fill out a short online post-interview survey (approximately 5 minutes).

Eligibility : We are looking for someone who:

– Is aged 60+ – Has shared or considered sharing any content found on any social media platform within the last month. – Shares or considers sharing any content found on any social media platform at least several times a month. – Is free of diagnosed cognitive, visual, or hearing impairments. – Is able to join the study over Zoom on a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet.

Location : The study will be conducted online (via Zoom).

Contact Information: If you are interested in participating or want to know more about this study, please complete this survey at https://tinyurl.com/f4x4fufr or contact Ishita Haque ( [email protected] , 778-956-6095 ).

Reimbursement/Time: You will receive an honorarium of $30 CAD via INTERAC e-Transfer, PayPal, or similar platforms after the post-interview survey is completed. The study will require 1.5 to 2 hours of participation.

Study End Date: Ongoing. Posted July 4 2024.

Study Title:  Designing cognitively accessible financial technology to support people as they age (in-person or Zoom design sessions)

Researcher:  Dr Jiamin (Carrie) Dai, Postdoctoral Fellow, Co-Investigator, Dr Joanna McGrenere, Professor, Principal Investigator, Department of Computer Science, University of British Columbia

Description:  We are conducting a study to help design future financial technologies that are easier to use for older adults. Each design session will involve 2–5 participants to discuss fictional user profiles (personas) and critique and sketch features for online banking and digital payment scenarios. The design session will be audio-recorded. You will be asked to fill in a short background questionnaire at the end.

Eligibility: Older adults (aged 65+) and family members (spouses or adult children) who help with technology or banking, joining as pairs or individually

– Both have used online banking or digital payment at least once in the past year

– Both are able to read, write, and communicate verbally in English

We particularly welcome older adults:

– who are experiencing confusion or memory loss with aging

– who have been diagnosed by a medical professional with mild cognitive impairment or early-middle stage dementia

Location: The study will be conducted online (via Zoom) or in person at a place of mutual convenience in Vancouver (e.g., a community centre or a UBC research lab).

Contact Information: Dr Jiamin (Carrie) Dai, [email protected] (preferred), 514-756-4580

Reimbursement/Time: $30 honorarium per person (in cash or via Interac e-Transfer) for joining a 1.5-hour design session.

Study End Date: Ongoing. Posted 30 May 2024.

Visuomotor Learning MEG (in-person)

• 6-10 years of age
• Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision
• 19-45 years of age

Study Title:  Investigation of the Biological Markers of Major Depression (OPTIMUM-D) (In-person)

Researcher:  Research coordinators, Dr. Raymond Lam

Description:  This study involves standard treatment for depression and randomization into placebo groups. Patients will be treated by a psychiatrist for 12 weeks with an antidepressant medication approved to treat depression. The study will involve a total of 5 in-person visits, 3 remote visits over 12 weeks.

Throughout the visits, the study will involve 3 x Collection of blood (Baseline, Week 8, 12) 3 x Stool Sample Collection (Baseline, Week 8, 12) 3 x Urine Collection (Baseline, Week 8, 12) 3 x Electroencephalography (EEG) (Baseline, Week 8, 12) 1 x Electrocardiography (ECG) (Week 1) 2 clinical assessments done by a psychiatrist over the phone (Week 4, 10).

Eligibility:  Are between 18-60 years of age. Have been diagnosed with depression or suspect you may have depression, and are currently feeling depressed. in activities, change in appetite, poor sleep, fatigue, low self-esteem, and poor concentration. Are willing to take a standard antidepressant medication as treatment for your depression. Are willing to undergo blood/lab tests and brain scans.

Location:  UBC Mood Disorders Centre (2nd floor), 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3

Contact Information:  Research coordinator, [email protected] /604-822-7804,  https://app.reachbc.ca/project/study/356

Reimbursement/Time:  To be discussed/12 weeks

Study End Date: Ongoing. Posted Apr 25 2024.

Feasibility study of long-term light and ion therapy for maintenance treatment in depression (LIMIT-D) (In-person)

Researcher: Dr. Raymond Lam, Department of Psychiatry

Description: The UBC Mood Disorders Centre at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health is now recruiting for a feasibility study exploring the use of two separate non-medication treatments, light therapy and ion therapy, as maintenance treatment in major depression. We are interested in exploring factors affecting the two treatments as maintenance treatments (to help prevent the return of symptoms) instead of medications in people with Major Depressive Disorders who wish to stop their antidepressant treatment.

Participation would include daily use of a bright light device or ion device provided by our clinic for 6 months, as well as regularly completing self-rated scales and meeting the study doctor for assessments. However, half of the treatment devices have been modified so that they are inactive (placebo). You have a 1 in 2 chance (like flipping a coin) of receiving an active or an inactive device.

Eligibility: We are looking for people who:

• are 19-65 years old;
• meet criteria for major depressive disorder (not bipolar disorder) and have had two or more episodes of depression;
• are currently taking an antidepressant for depression, and have taken it continuously for at least 3 months and no more than 12 months, with no dose change in the past month
• are interested in or are considering stopping your antidepressant
• are feeling well (no longer depressed) and in remission, according to a clinical interview
• do not have a seasonal pattern of depressive episodes (seasonal affective disorder)
• have no other major medical conditions or psychiatric conditions (except for major depressive disorder);
• do not have a problem with substance use currently or within the past 6 months.

Location: UBC Mood Disorders Centre, at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health

Contact information: Tina Chen [email protected]

Reimbursement/Time: $15 per visit (1-2 hours)

Study End Date: Sep 2024.

Study Title: Genetic Architecture of Youth Anxiety (GAYA)

Researcher: Dr. S. Evelyn Stewart (PI)

Description: Anxiety disorders can significantly interfere with youth’s lives, so it is important to better understand how and why these disorders develop through mechanisms like genetics. To better understand the development of anxiety disorders among youth, we need to include larger samples of youth in current genetic research. Participants in the GAYA study will complete questionnaires online, provide a DNA saliva sample, and play two phone games on the GAYA app.You can complete this study entirely at home if you wish, and you will be able to complete the study in less than 45 minutes.

– 10-19 years of age

– Speak English

– Able to use a smartphone

Location: Online or at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute 938 W 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4

Contact Information: If you are interested in participating, please contact the study team at [email protected] .

Reimbursement/Time: What participants will be paid $15 after completing the study. The study would take approximately 45 minutes to complete

Study End Date: On going. Posted April 10 2024.

Study Title: Recognition of high-level visual form (In-person)

Researcher: Dr. Ipek Oruc (Principal Investigator); Caitlin Long (Graduate Research Assistant)

Description: In this study, we investigate how human observers recognize complex visual patterns and objects such as letters and faces. You are invited to participate in this study because we would like to understand how visual recognition is normally accomplished in healthy human observers. Participants will be seated comfortably in front of a computer screen where they will view displays of visual stimuli. Participants will then be asked if they recognize the stimuli.

Eligibility: Participants should have normal or corrected to normal vision and hearing.

Location: ICORD at Vancouver General Hospital; 818 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9

Contact Information: Caitlin Long;  [email protected]

Reimbursement/Time: The study will take approximately 1 hour, and participants will be compensated $10.

Study End Date: September 1, 2024. Posted April 10, 2024.

Title:  Sequency Learning Dyad Keypress (In-person)

Researcher:  Porter Trevisan (RA), Georgia Grieve, Dr. Matthew Scott and Dr. Nicola Hodges (PI; School of Kinesiology, UBC)

Description:  One-off research participant for research project in the School of Kinesiology (right-handed females only). You will be asked to come to the War Memorial Gym to take part in a study looking at the cognitive and behavioural processes involved in motor learning. We will study how people practice and learn various patterns of keystrokes across two days of practice. This study requires attendance of 2 sessions (1 session/day for 2 consecutive days). Day 1 will last approximately 1h 15 minutes. Day 2 will last approximately 30 minutes. Participants may, or may not, learn the task with another participant (depending on group allocation).

Eligibility:  In order to participate in this study, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Female adult (age 18-35)
• Right-hand dominant
• Normal vision or wear corrective lenses
• No injury to the right hand
• Must be English speaking
• Must be vaccinated against COVID-19
• No previous participation in a similar study (involving keystroke patterns) conducted by the Motor Skills Laboratory (if in doubt, please check with Aneesha, email:  [email protected] )

Location :  Room 24A (basement level) in the War Memorial Gym (6081 University Blvd;  http://www.maps.ubc.ca/PROD/index_detail.php?locat1=428 ).

Contact Information:  If you meet the qualifications below, please email Aneesha to indicate interest (resume NOT required). In your email provide a UBC email (if applicable), a phone number and your availability over the coming weeks. Please include “ATTN: Keypress” in the subject line of your e-mail.

Reimbursement/Time:  The study is estimated to take up to 2 hours across the two days. Participants will be reimbursed $16.75 per hour.

Study End Date:  Ongoing. Posted Jan 28 2024.

Study Title: Using eye movements as a readout of audiovisual integration 

Researcher:  Jessica Chalissery, Skadi Gerkensmeier, & Miriam Spering (Principle Investigator)

Description:  We are looking for healthy young adults who will participate in two testing sessions lasting up to 60 minutes each (either two short sessions on separate days, or one long session with a 30-minute break in the middle). You will complete short assessments to test your vision and hearing to confirm eligibility, then view visual and auditory stimuli on a computer monitor while your eye movement data is recorded. There are no known risks associated with participating in this study beyond those of working on a computer in daily life.

• between ages 19 and 25
• ability to provide informed consent
• have normal or corrected-to-normal vision
• have normal or corrected-to-normal hearing
• no history of hearing impairment
• no history of eye disease (such as strabismus or amblyopia, known as “lazy eye”)
• no history of brain injury or neurological disease (such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, trauma to the head, including a concussion within 12 months of the study.)
• have no history of psychiatric disorders
• not taking any psychiatric medication

Location:  The BRANE Lab, room B28, 2194 Woodward (IRC), Health Sciences Mall, UBC campus

Contact Information:  You can contact Jessica Chalissery at [email protected]  if you are interested in participating in this study.

Reimbursement/Time: You will be paid $10/hr upon completion of this study, which can take up to 2 hours in total.

Study End Date: ongoing. Posted Apr 1 2024.

Study Title:   Substance Use and Gambling Behaviours Among Canadian University Students

Researchers: Daniel McGrath (Principal Investigator and supervisor, University of Calgary); Diandra Leslie (PhD student and co-investigator, University of Calgary); Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen (co-investigator, University of British Columbia)

Description: The Substance Use and Gambling Lab at the University of Calgary and the Healthy Families Lab at the University of British Columbia are running a study about substance use and gambling trends among university students across Canada.

Eligibility: All currently enrolled University of British Columbia students are eligible to participate. You can participate even if you don’t use drugs/substances or gamble.

Location: Online survey. Click this link to join the study https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_8ufcigA3cZq6lb8

Contact Information: For more information, send an email to [email protected] or visit https://www.ucalgary.ca/labs/gamblinglab/participate

Reimbursement/Time: The survey takes about 15 to 25 minutes to complete. Everyone who complete the survey can enter to win one of four $100 gift cards to a variety of stores such as Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Sephora, Skip the Dishes, Starbucks, Walmart, and more.

Study end date: Friday, April 5 at 10:59 pm PDT.

Study Title:  Famous Faces in Focus: Athlete Portraits and Motor Embodiment (in person)

Researcher: Liz Kalenteridis (student lead), Nicola Hodges (Principal Investigator)

Description:  Participants are needed for a UBC study to investigate the influences of perception on our own motor system. In this research study, we examine motor reactions to images of famous tennis and soccer players.

Eligibility: 

– Between ages 18-50 years old

– Identify as male

– Normal or corrected-to-normal vision

– No existing injury to the dominant hand and foot

– No known neurological disorders

– Must be able to understand and speak English

– Must be familiar with famous tennis and soccer players

Location: Room 300A, UBC War Memorial Gym. 6081 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z1 ( http://www.maps.ubc.ca/PROD/index_detail.php?locat1=428 ).

Contact Information: If you meet the requirements and are interested, please email [email protected] with “Famous Faces Study” in the email subject line. You will receive a pre-screen survey to complete prior to testing.

Reimbursement/Time:  It is anticipated that the study will take approximately 60 minutes. A $10 honorarium will be provided upon completion of the study.

Study End Date: Ongoing. Posted Apr 1 2024.

• You are between 18 and 40 years old
• You have no known significant health problems
• You are not currently participating in a health intervention
• You do less than 1 day of weekly moderate exercise
• You are right-handed
• You have normal or corrected-to-normal vision

Study Title: Normal Values for Cervical and Ocular Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP):  Comparison of air conducted (AC) and vibratory stimuli (bone conduction-BC). The study recommends in person attendance to the lab.

Researcher: Ph.D. student May Elbar under the supervision of Professor Navid Shahnaz, associate professor (School of Audiology and Speech Science).

Description:  In this study, we are investigating the influence of stimulus parameters on the lowest levels (threshold) that we could obtain these responses and the time it will take for each response wave to be produced (latency).  We hope that the normative data obtained using this relatively new method will help find a more reliable way of diagnosing balance issues. The following tests will be conducted in this study: Otoscopic examination (Small equipment that helps us to visualize the external part of your ear), Wideband tympanometry and middle ear muscle reflex (the first test, wideband tympanometry, is a safe test to assess your middle ear function.  In this test, a sound will be presented to your ear while the air pressure in the outer ear canal is changed within a safe range.  You don’t have to do anything.  The only things that you should not do during that test are speaking and/or swallowing.  It lasts for almost 1 minute), Automatic Audiometry (Bekesy Audiometry 250-16000 Hz) (the hearing assessment will be done in a specific testing sound booth and will require you to press a button when you hear beep sounds of varying quality and level that are presented through headphones), Otoacoustic emission: (Assessment of the hearing function through introduction of different tones at different frequencies through prob tip put in your ears), Ocular and cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potential vestibular evoked myogenic potential: (We will place some surface electrodes on your head, neck, and around the eye, and small earphones will be inserted into your ears, then a vibrator will be put behind your ear.  In a part of the test, you will have to do a certain position with your neck.  In another part, you have to look at a specific target).

Eligibility criteria:

• Adults between the ages of 18 to 29
• Normal hearing thresholds: more than or equal 25 decibel Hearing level between 250Hz to 8000 Hertz.
• Normal balance function.
• Free of any history of severe head accidents, balance dysfunction, noise exposure, or ototoxic drug.
• No outer or middle ear defects were visible during the otoscopy.
• All participants should have normal middle ear function.
• All participants should be fluent in the English language as they should be able to follow instructions on test protocol during the test. English as a second language participant whose first language is Farsi or Arabic can be accommodated.

Location:  Testing will be completed in the Middle Ear Lab located on the UBC campus in the IRC building. Faculty of Medicine, 2177 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T1Z3

Contact Information:   get in touch with the Middle Ear Lab through email at [email protected] to set up an appointment.

Reimbursement/Time:   There is no reimbursement for participation in this study. However, participants will have a complete hearing check-up and vestibular assessment by VEMP. In case of detecting any abnormality, we can refer the participant to the recommended medical specialist.it takes about one and a half hours to complete a clinical hearing test and other measures of middle ear function and vestibular system.

 Study End Date:   ongoing study.  Posted Mar 16 2024.

Study Title:  Career Development in Recovery Study

Researcher: Dr. Robinder Bedi

Description:  Eight in-person group counselling sessions involving discussions on career development for individuals with a history of problematic substance use.

• Participants will be adults, defined as being at least 19 years old.
• Participants must have previously experienced problematic substance use, but no severe problems with substances in the last year.

Location:  Online. Participants must be located in BC or Alberta.

Contact Information:  If you meet the requirements mentioned above, please email  [email protected]  to indicate interest. Alternatively, you can leave us a message at 604 822 8953 or complete this contact form: https://bit.ly/CareerStudyContact . A researcher will contact you to provide more information about the study and to obtain information to determine eligibility (takes approximately 20 minutes).

Reimbursement/Time:  Up to $160 upon completion of a set of questionnaires before, after, and at 3-months and 9-months after the groups.

Study End Date: Ongoing until July 2026. Posted Mar 16 2024.

Action Observation in Golf Putting

Researcher:  Carrie Peters, Dr. Nicola Hodges (PI)

Description: Participants are needed for a UBC study to investigate how watching someone else perform can help us learn and/or alert us to errors. We are interested in how watching actions of others impacts on processes related to performance and learning. In this research study, you will be asked to practice a golf putting action and will also watch videos of someone else also doing this task (ethics, H23-01790). This study is being run in the Motor Skills Lab in the School of Kinesiology by principal investigator Dr. Nicola Hodges.

Eligibility: A  resume is not required to partake in the study, we simply ask that participants meet all the qualifications listed.  We are looking for individuals who are/have: 1) Between ages 18-60 years old, 2) Right-hand dominant for putting, 3) Experienced golfers (golfed ≥ 10 times in the past 5 years) OR participants with no past golf experience (golfed ≤ 5 times in the past 5 years), 4) Normal or corrected-to-normal vision, 5) No known physical or neurological disorders or injuries that impede a putting action, 6) Must be able to understand and speak English

Location:  Room 300,  War Memorial Gym (6081 University Blvd;  http://www.maps.ubc.ca/PROD/index_detail.php?locat1=428 ).

Contact Information: If you meet these qualifications, please email [email protected] and include “Golf observation” in the subject line. In your email, please include a UBC email address (if available), a phone number, and your availability over the next 2 weeks.

Reimbursement/Time: It is anticipated that the study will take approximately 120-150 minutes. Experienced golfers will only complete the first testing session and participants without golf experience will be asked to return the next day to complete a follow-up testing session that will take ~15 minutes to complete. An honorarium at the rate of $15/hour will be provided upon completion of the study.

Study End Date:  Ongoing.

Study Title:  Relative Contribution in Mandarin-English Bilinguals’ Speech Processing [In Person]

Researcher:  Suyuan Liu (Co-Investigator, UBC Department of Linguistics), Dr. Molly Babel (PI, UBC Department of Linguistics)

Description:  The purpose of this study is to investigate what are some factors that affect one’s perceptual accuracy of others’ speech, with a focus on Mandarin and English. Eligible participants will be asked to will be asked to complete in total of four to five studies. In the first study, you will participate in two 30-minute informal interviews, one in Mandarin and one in English. You will be recorded during these interviews. The interview will consist of focusing on your experience with Mandarin, Mandarin accents, learning English, and English accents. In addition to the interview, we will ask for some personal information, such as, “What languages do you speak?” and “Where have you lived in your life?”. In a period after the completion of the interviews, you will be invited back for another three 30-minute perception studies. In the perception studies, you will be asked to make some judgements on the sound files you heard. After the perception studies, we might invite you back for a 1-hour electroencephalogram (EEG) study. For this study, we will use EEG to measure your brain activity while you make judgements of the sound files you hear. There is no known harm of the EEG. Your participation may involve up to 2.5-3.5 hours of your time total, over four to five sessions (1 hour for session 1, 30 minutes for sessions 2-4, and 1 hour for session 5 if invited). You will be compensated $20/hour for your participation (rounded up to the nearest half hour). If you are interested,  please fill out the eligibility survey with this link ( https://tinyurl.com/mandarin-english-project ) or email Suyuan Liu at suyuan.liu[at]ubc.ca.

Eligibility:  Participants who live in Metro Vancouver, speak Mandarin and English, born and raised in mainland China, have taken the TOEFL exam and attended university in an English-speaking country may be eligible to participate.

Location:  In Lab at Stores Road Annex (6368 Stores Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 2B4)

Contact Information:  Molly Babel at molly.babel[at]ubc.ca or Suyuan Liu at suyuan.liu[at]ubc.ca

Reimbursement/Time:  $20 CAD/hour, 2.5-3.5 hours

Study End Date:  Ongoing

Study Title : Cognition Under Tension:  A Qualitative Study on the Lived Experience of Being In & Out of Control

Researcher : Laura Bickel (Graduate Student Investigator) and Dr. Rebecca Todd (Principal Investigator; Motivated Cognition Lab, UBC)

Description :

We invite you to participate in our study investigating “what it is like” to feel in control and out of control around food, focusing on those attentional processes and emotions that are likely to generate and motivate restrictive eating and compulsive patterns of overeating. The participation involves keeping a diary via What’s App and journaling to open-ended questions over three weeks.  You will also engage in three interview sessions that will be held at the end of each week.

Eligibility:  In order to be eligible to take part in the study, you must meet the following criteria:

– Must be over 19 years of age

– Must be fluent in English

– Must be located in Metro Vancouver

– Must have access to a smartphone or laptop

– Must have What’s App installed on your mobile phone or laptop and commit to using it at least three times a day

– Must be comfortable with being voice recorded in interview sessions

– Must be willing to share your What’s App diary notes

– Must be able to commit approximately 3 hours per week for 3 weeks (a total of 9 hours) and a 30 minute pre-study meeting

– Must experience at least one binge eating episode per week

The journaling may take place on UBC campus, at participant’s home or in the field. The interview sessions will take place either on UBC campus, via Zoom, or at participant’s home.

Contact Information:

For more information, please email Laura Bickel at [email protected]

Reimbursement/Time:

If you agree to participate, you will be asked to dedicate approximately 9 hours of your time for journaling activities and interview sessions taking place across three weeks (3 hours per week). Participants will receive a gift card (28$) for one yoga session at YYoga or for the book store Indigo.

Study End Date: Ongoing. Posted Jan 28, 2024

Study Title:   Alcohol Use in Emerging Adulthood: A Virtual Daily Diary Study

Student Principal Investigator: Jasmin Katz, M.A., Ph.D. Candidate, Clinical and Counselling Psychology Graduate Student, Psychology of Emerging Adulthood Research Lab Applied Psychology and Human Development, OISE/University of Toronto

Faculty Supervisor:

Abby Goldstein, Ph.D., C. Psych., Associate Professor Director, Psychology of Emerging Adulthood Research Lab Applied Psychology and Human Development, OISE/University of Toronto

• The purpose of this study is to better understand the relationship between depression and problematic alcohol use among emerging adults
• We are interested exploring potential psychological factors that contribute to problematic alcohol use
• We hope this information will provide us with a better understanding of alcohol use in emerging adulthood and give us insight into treatment targets for emerging adults struggling with depressive symptoms and alcohol use
• We hope that a total of 50 emerging adults will participate in this study

What will you be asked to do? This study involves two phases, each described below.

• Complete initial baseline assessment in a virtual video meeting
• Provide 14 days of daily self-report data on REDCap through accessing a link sent to smartphone

You may participate in this study if you:

• Reside in North America
• Are between the ages of 18 and 29
• Own a smartphone
• Are fluent in written English
• Use alcohol regularly (2+ times/week)
• Experience depressive symptoms (CES-D-10 score of > 10)

Location:  Virtual

Contact Information:   Please contact: [email protected] if you are interested in participating.

Other questions: Jasmin Katz, M.A. Ph.D. Candidate Email: [email protected]

Reimbursement/Time:  This study requires you to take approximately 30 minutes for the baseline assessment appointment (20 minutes for the online survey and 5-10 minutes for training on the daily diary survey), and then 5-10 minutes each day for 14 days. We want to be sure you are compensated for the time you are putting into the study. You will be compensated $for filling out the online baseline survey. As a thank you for your ongoing efforts, you will be paid $15 for each week you complete the survey. We will also give you a bonus $10 for completing 80% of the surveys (34 out of 42 surveys). In total, you have the opportunity to receive $60 for participating in the study. Payment will be in PayPal e-transfer, or Amazon.ca gift card at the end of the study.

Study End Date: Estimated end date is May 2024

Study Title:  Social networks of adults 50 years and older in BC

Researcher:  Primary Investigator- Dr. Carolyn Szostak

Directed Studies Student- Siu Lin Rodriguez

Description:  Researchers from UBC Okanagan are interested in learning more about the social networks of adults 50 years and older. We hope to gain insight into the social connections that make up the social networks to help us better understand how to improve the quality of these relationships and, hopefully, enhance people’s well-being.

Eligibility: – 

If you answered  yes  to these questions, you are eligible to participate.

Location : To participate, please click on the following link:   https://bit.ly/SocialNetworks2023

Contact Information:  If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact: Harshita Gupta ( [email protected] )

Reimbursement/Time:  Survey participants will have the opportunity to enter a draw for a chance to win one of five prizes! Most people are able to complete the survey in about 1.5 hours. The exact time will depend upon how many people are in your social network.

Sensorimotor Control and Adaptation of Voluntary Movement (In-person)

Researcher: Gregg Eschelmuller, Annika Szarka, Nick Butler, Tim Inglis (Co-I), Hyosub Kim (Co-I), Romeo Chua (PI)

Description: We are conducting studies to examine the use of vision and limb position sense in movement control. We are interested in how we prepare, control, and adapt our voluntary movements.  In this study, you will be asked to make reaching movements in response to visual targets. Your primary goal will be to make target-directed reaches under a variety of sensory conditions. A computer-controlled motion analysis system will be used to monitor eye and hand movements. Visual and position sense stimuli will be presented via visual displays and muscle vibration.

Eligibility: You may be able to participate if:

• Have normal or corrected vision
• No known neurological disorder

Location: Room 202, Osborne Ctr Unit 2, 6108 Thunderbird Blvd, UBC Vancouver Campus

Contact Information: If you are interested in participating, please send an email to [email protected] . We will be in touch with further study information and scheduling.

Reimbursement/Time: The study consists of one session of testing, approximately 60-75 minutes. Participants will receive a $10 honorarium for participation.

Study End Date: Ongoing. Posted Jan 3 2024.

Cannabidiol Adjunctive Therapy for Acute Bipolar Depression: A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial (in-person study)

Researcher:  Lakshmi Yatham (Principal Investigator), Shannon Reid (Research Coordinator)

Description:  This study is examining whether cannabidiol (also known as CBD) is effective in treating episodes of depression in people diagnosed with bipolar disorder when added to their regular medications for 6 weeks. Participants visit the clinic for a screening visit and a baseline visit, as well as visits at week 2, 4, and 6 to complete clinical assessments with a study doctor, laboratory tests, and answer questionnaires. Eligible participants will receive either placebo (i.e. an inactive substance) or 200-600mg of CBD to take daily for 6 weeks. The assignment to placebo vs CBD group is random, and neither the participant nor the study staff will know to which treatment group the participant has been assigned.

Eligibility:  Individuals who meet the following criteria are eligible to participate:

·         Aged 19-70 years

·         Diagnosed with bipolar disorder

·         Currently experiencing depression

·         Currently taking medication for mood stabilization (e.g. lithium, epival/valproate, risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, aripiprazole, ziprasidone, and/or lamotrigine)

Individuals meeting any of the following criteria are not eligible to participate in this trial:

·         Current or past month daily use of CBD/cannabis

·         Have met criteria for an alcohol/substance use disorder within the past 6 months

·         Are pregnant or lactating

Location:  Mood Disorders Centre (2 nd floor of UBC Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health), 2215 Wesbrook Mall

Contact Information:  Please email or call the study coordinator at [email protected] or (604) 822-8045

Reimbursement/Time:  The total time commitment required for the study is approximately 7-8 hours over 8-10 weeks, and participants will be compensated for their time and travel expenses.

Study End Date: Ongoing. Posted Oct 31 2023.

Researcher: Dr. Connor Kerns (PI), Dr. Daniela Palombo (Co-PI), Dr. Jason Rights (Co-PI), Dr. Veronica Dudarev (Collaborator)

Description: We would like to invite autistic and non-autistic young adults to help us better understand the relationship between social and emotional processing and well-being in young adulthood. This is a three-part study that includes one in-person visit at UBC (1-2 hours) and two online sessions (45 minutes each).

• Part 1: Approximately 5 days prior to your scheduled in-person visit (study part 2), you will be asked to complete some online questionnaires at home.
• Part 2: The second part of the study will involve a testing session at our lab. During this session, you will complete an online questionnaire about your emotions and some cognitive tasks, including one that involves a computer-based eye tracker. Please note that one of the cognitive tasks will involve some images that may be disturbing or upsetting.
• Part 3: For the third part of the study, you will be asked to complete some computer-based cognitive tasks at home.

Approximately, 5 days prior to your scheduled visit, we will send you a link to the sample images in the welcome email.

Identifies as a man; 18-30 yrs old; fluent in English; and does not have/meet any of the following conditions:

• colour blindness
• documented intellectual disability
• psychotic disorder
• history of psychosis
• seizure, epilepsy, and/or head injury (last 6 months)
• eye movement abnormalities
• wears glasses with more than one power
• Parts 1 and 3 of the study are completed online (45 mins each).
• Part 2 is a 1-2 hour in-person lab visit at: Room 4207, Douglas T. Kenny Building (2136 West Mall, Vancouver BC, V6T1Z4)

Contact Information: If you’re interested, please complete a brief screening survey: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0k4rlcA33CLdZKm . If eligible, we will email you a link to Part 1 of the study and schedule you for Part 2 (in-person visit) of the study.

Please contact [email protected] if you would like to view the consent form prior to signing up for the study or if you have any questions regarding the study.

Reimbursement/Time: You will receive $15 per hour as an Amazon gift card. The study will take approximately 2.5 hours (for non-autistic participants) or 3.5 hours (for autistic participants).

Study End Date: Ongoing (until 2026). Posted Oct 30 2023.

Clairvoyant – Psilocybin Assisted Psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder (In-person)

Study Title : Clairvoyant – Psilocybin Assisted Psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder (In-person)

Eligibility:  Participants must meet the following criteria in order to participate. Additional criteria may apply.

• Individuals between 19 and 70 years of age.
• Generally healthy with no unstable health conditions. 
• Have alcohol dependence and/or use alcohol almost daily and in large amounts.

Location : UBC Hospital – Detwiller Pavilion ( 2255 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC)

Study end date:  March, 31st, 2024

The vocational experience of autistic adults: A self-deterministic perspective (Online Study)

Researcher:  Talia Vacca, Dr. Charles Chen (PI) 

Description:  We are conducting a research study on vocational experiences in autism. The purpose of this study is to better understand the career experiences of individuals with a confirmed autism diagnosis. We are looking to conduct virtual interviews with a total of 15 individuals who would like to share their work experience, with the ultimate goal of understanding how their diagnosis, motivations and meaning, influence their career outcomes and work experience.  

• Between 18 and 25 years of age 
• Have a confirmed diagnosis from a psychiatrist or psychologist
• Have worked for a minimum of 2 consecutive months within the last 5 years
• Fluent in English , as interviews will be conducted in English

Location:  Online (Microsoft Teams) 

Contact Information :  I ndividuals who are interested in participating can contact the researcher by email at  [email protected]  to learn more about the study.  

Reimbursement/Time : The interview will last approximately 1 hour. Participants will receive $10 for their time. 

Study End Date : Ongoing.  

DaNI – Daily Nature Interactions (online)

Researcher: Johanna Bock (PhD student), Dr. Lorien Nesbitt (PI)

Description: The aim of this study is to understand how people living in cities use nature in their day-to-day life to support their mental health. We are asking you as a resident of Metro Vancouver to share your experiences with us in order to learn about the diverse interests and perceptions of the many different people living in this city. For this study, we send you a survey link every night for a week with a quick survey about your day, how you are feeling and how much time you spent engaging with nature, doing different activities, and in different places.

Eligibility: Individuals between 18 and 65 years of age, living in Metro Vancouver, without physical impairments that affect their use or enjoyment of natural environments.

Location: Online survey (compatible with phone, tablet, computer). This is the link to the first survey: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Sa0qiCvO62fPeK , please fill it out at the end of the day.

Contact Information: If you have any questions, contact Johanna Bock, [email protected]

Reimbursement/Time: The study will take about 40 minutes in total over seven days (Ten minutes on day one, five minutes for the following six days). All participants will be entered into a draw to win $100.

Study End Date: September 30, 2023

Disruptive Technologies and Negative Heritage: Evaluating the Social and Economic Impacts of the 3D printed Triumphal Arch of Palmyra (In-person Study)

Researcher : Dr. Lindsay Der (PI); Pamela Zamora Quesada (RA), Rachel Thibeault (RA).

Description : We are looking for Syrian citizens for a research study on Syrian cultural heritage. Eligible participants will be invited to attend in-person focus group sessions for up to two hours and/or in-person individual interviews for up to three hours (interviews may be divided into different sessions if it is convenient for participants). In the focus groups, participants will be asked their views and thoughts on cultural heritage, the impact of the Syrian civil war on cultural heritage and any work done to mitigate such destruction. In the interview, participants will be asked more in-depth questions about the 3D-printed Triumphal Arch of Palmyra, cultural heritage and cultural diplomacy.

Adults, 19 years old or older.

Self-identified Syrian nationals.

Fluent in English and/or Arabic.

Location : Focus groups will primarily take place ace in Vancouver and Surrey. Interviews will take place in Metro Vancouver.

Contact Information : Dr. Lindsay Der, [email protected].

Reimbursement/Time : Selected participants will be compensated $16.75 per hour.

Study End Date : Ongoing.

An Exploration of Parents with ADHD and Their Experiences of Raising Children with ADHD (online)

Researcher:  Bethany Ee (PhD Candidate) & Dr. Laurie Ford (PI)

Description: This study aims to explore and describe the lived experiences of mothers with ADHD while they raise a child with ADHD. While there is a lot of research documenting the difficulties that families with ADHD experience, we hope to explore the potential strengths that mothers with ADHD have when it comes to parenting their child with ADHD. The study will require participating in a Zoom interview (60mins) and completing four short journal entries (5-10mins).

Eligibility: Mothers with ADHD, who have a biological child with ADHD between the ages of 6 to 12 years old.

Location: online

Contact Information: [email protected]

Reimbursement/Time: Participants will receive an honorarium in the form of a $25 Amazon gift card

Study End Date: Ongoing

Visual Anticipation in Volleyball

Researcher: Ellie Saplywy (RA), Ryan Jinn (RA), Matt Krueger, Dr. Matthew Scott, and Dr. Nicola Hodges (PI; School of Kinesiology, UBC)

Description: This study will require participants to come to the War Memorial Gym for a testing session taking up to 1 hour. In this experiment, participants will be shown various videos of offensive volleyball plays that will be occluded (edited) at various points in time to prevent information about ball flight. Participants will be asked to respond on force plates (pressure sensitive mats) about the direction of the ball (left, right, centre/straight-up).

Participants will be reimbursed $15 minimum for participation in 1 testing session (or $15.65/hr whichever is more depending on time).

No resume is required, we simply as that you meet all the listed qualifications. If you meet these qualifications, please email  [email protected]  with the subject line “ Volleyball anticipation “. In your email, please include your ubc email if applicable, a phone number and your availability over the coming weeks.  Thank you for your interest!

Eligibility: In order to participate in this study, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Males and females between ages 19-35 years
• Must have some experience playing volleyball. We are looking for individuals of two different experience types. You may participate if you have NOT played post-secondary/competitive volleyball (i.e., only played recreationally). Alternatively, you can partake if you are have played at the Collegiate or USport level in Canada (high level of experience).
• No existing injury to lower limbs and no known neurological disorder
• Good understanding of English instructions

Location: 300A in the War Memorial Gym (6081 University Blvd;  http://www.maps.ubc.ca/PROD/index_detail.php?locat1=428 ).

Contact Information:  If you meet the eligibility criteria, please email  [email protected] and include “Volleyball” in the subject line. In your email, please include a UBC email (if available), a phone number, your gender and availability over the next two weeks.

Reimbursement/Time: The study is estimated to take up to 1 hour across one visit. Participants will be reimbursed $15.65 per hour.

Study End Date:  Ongoing. Posted Apr 12, 2023

Efficacy of Lurasidone in Improving Cognitive Functioning in Euthymic patients with Bipolar I Disorder (ELICE BD- H20-00129; In-person )

Researcher : Lakshmi Yatham (Principal Investigator); Jayasree Basivireddy (Primary Study Coordinator)

Description:  The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of Lurasidone in improving cognition in bipolar type-1 and type-2 participants.  Some people with bipolar disorder have problems with memory, concentration, and decision making skills even after their mood symptoms have improved.  Such cognitive deficits are associated with impairments in everyday functioning and quality of life. This study has 4 (screen, baseline, week-3, week-6) clinic visits and 4 phone appointments. At screen visit neurocognitive testing (paper and pencil tests of memory, problem solving etc) is completed. Only participants with cognitive impairment will complete clinical assessments, physical examination and laboratory tests. At baseline visit, eligible participant are randomized to receive either cariprazine or Placebo over 6 weeks. Neurocognitive testing, blood sample collection and clinical assessments are completed at all clinic visits.

Eligibility:   Individuals who meet all of the following criteria are eligible to participate

• You are between the ages of 19 and 65 inclusive
• You must be diagnosed with Bipolar disorder
• You are not stable on your current medication
• You are not in a manic or depressive episode currently

No changes will be made to your current medications

Location:  Mood Disorders Centre (2 nd  floor of Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health), 2215 Wesbrook Mall

Contact Information:  Please email or call the study coordinator at  [email protected]  or (604) 822-3769

Reimbursement/Time:   The study will take approximately 11-13 hours of your time over 10-12weeks.  You will receive $25 at screen and week-3 visits.  $50 at baseline and week 6 visits. In addition, your transportation / parking expenses will be covered for the clinic visits.

Study end date :  31 Dec 2025

Efficacy of Cariprazine in Improving Cognitive Functioning in Euthymic patients with Bipolar I Disorder ( CARPZ-01 :H20-01293; in-person study)

Description:  The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of cariprazine in improving cognition in bipolar type-1 participants.  Some people with bipolar disorder have problems with memory, concentration, and decision making skills even after their mood symptoms have improved.  Such cognitive deficits are associated with impairments in everyday functioning and quality of life. This study has 4 (screen, baseline, week-3, week-6) clinic visits and 4 phone appointments. At screen visit neurocognitive testing (paper and pencil tests of memory, problem solving etc) is completed. Only participants with cognitive impairment will complete clinical assessments, physical examination and laboratory tests. At baseline visit, eligible participant are randomized to receive either cariprazine or Placebo over 6 weeks. Neurocognitive testing, blood sample collection and clinical assessments are completed at all clinic visits.

Reimbursement/Time:   The study will take approximately 11-13 hours of your time over 10-12weeks.  You will receive $25 at screen and week-3 visits.  $50 at baseline and week 6 visits. In addition, your transportation / parking expenses will be covered for the clinic visits.

Study end date :  30 Sept 2026

Gambling PET/MR Imaging Study (In-person)

• A gambling task during the PET & MRI brain imaging scans
• Uses a small amount of radiation (4.63mSv) attached to a known chemical compound to help the scanner image chemicals in your brain
• 90 minutes to complete
• Uses a large magnet inside the scanner to take pictures of your brain and measure
• Done at the same time as the PET scan in the same scanner
• Total time requirement is 3 hours
• Healthy male and female volunteers age 19-50
• Normal or corrected to normal vision and hearing
• Fluent English

Study End Date: Ongoing, posted March 29, 2023.

Fostering Empathy through Intergenerational Storytelling in Embodied Virtual Reality

Researcher: Chenxinran Elise Shen (MSC student), Joanna McGrenere, Dongwook Yoon

Description: 

The study involves using our experimental VR system to switch bodies and discuss life events in different points of views. We will ask the participants to do the following:

(1) Participants are required to complete an online screening survey to confirm their eligibility.

(2) A 20-minute Zoom meeting will be scheduled with the older adult participant to share information about their memorable life events and relevant photos.

(3) Participants will be invited to attend a 30-minute VR session at the UBC lab, where the older adult participant will share their life event in a designed VR space to the younger participant.

(4) After the VR session, participants will be interviewed for 20 minutes about their experience in a semi-structured format.

• Participants must have at least one generational gap (e.g. parent and child, grandparent and grandchild, uncle and niece)
• Both participants must be 18 years or older and able to effectively communicate in English.
• The older family member will share life stories and provide relevant photos. Participants will also need to provide photo(s) of their front face for VR avatar modeling

Location: Room x521, Department of Computer Science (2366 Main Mall #201, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4)

Contact Information: If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact  Chenxinran Shen at [email protected] or text me at 4379730599.

Reimbursement/Time: You and your family member will receive $80 in total via e-transfer for your commitment to the project, at a prorated amount. We will cover the transportation expense with a cap at $50.

Normal Values for Cervical and Ocular Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP): Comparison of air conducted (AC) and vibratory stimuli (bone conduction-BC) (In-person)

Study End Date:   ongoing. Posted 2023 march 1

Emerging Adults’ Experience of Caring for Parents with Advanced Disease (Online Study)

Researcher: Eryn Tong, Dr. Abby Goldstein (PI)

Description: We are currently conducting a study to better understand the experience of emerging adults caring for parents living with an incurable, terminal illness. This study is being conducted at the University of Toronto. Interested individuals will be invited to participate in a one-to-one interview lasting approximately 60 minutes. We are hoping to recruit a range of individuals with diverse experiences.

• Between 18 and 29 years of age
• Currently providing unpaid support to a parent living with an incurable, terminal medical condition
• Living in Canada
• Fluent in English

Location:  Online (Microsoft Teams)

Contact Information : Please include “Caregiving Study” in the subject line; Eryn Tong [email protected]

Reimbursement/Time : The interview will last approximately 1 hour. Participants will receive a $20 gift card for their time.

Study End Date : Ongoing. Posted 2023 Feb 7

Study title: Synapse-BD: Assessing neurite density and neuroinflammation in bipolar disorder (in-person study)

Researcher : Lakshmi Yatham (Principal Investigator); Shannon Reid (Research Assistant)

Description: The purpose of this study is to determine if there are differences between individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) and healthy individuals in the position and density of nerve cells in the brain, and if they are related to inflammation. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) will be used to obtain this information. Participants will come to the clinic for a screening visit to answer questionnaires, provide saliva and blood samples, and talk to a study psychiatrists. Participants who are found to be eligible after the screening visit will be scheduled to come in for a subsequent 90 minute PET/MRI scan as well as a cognitive test and a second blood sample.

Eligibility: Participants are either people who have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder type I for 5 years or more, or people who are healthy controls with no personal or family history of any mood and/or psychotic disorders. You may be able to participate if:

• You are between the ages of 19 and 50
• You have a good working English language ability
• You have no history of any major medical illnesses or head injury
• Your body mass index is between 18.0 and 29.9
• Those who can get pregnant must be using contraception

Location: Mood Disorders Centre (2 nd floor of Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health), 2215 Wesbrook Mall

Contact Information: Please email or call the study coordinator at [email protected] or (604) 822-8045

Reimbursement/Time:   The study will take approximately 6 hours of your time, and time and travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Study end date : Ongoing. Posted 2023 Feb 7

Effect of Audiovisual Multisensory Integration on Manual Interception (in-person)

Researcher: Dr Miriam Spering (Principal investigator), Abibat Akande, Philipp Kreyenmeier (Graduate students)

Description: We are looking for healthy volunteers to take part in a study on audiovisual multisensory integration on manual interception. If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked to look at a moving object on a screen and follow its motion with your eyes. You will also be asked to intercept it by hitting it on the screen with your finger. You can collect points during the experiment based on your performance.

Eligibility:   To participate, you must fulfill the following requirements:

• be between 19-49 years old.
• have normal or corrected-to-normal visual acuity.
• do not have hard contact lenses.
• have no history of neurological disease (such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, trauma to the head, including a concussion within 12 months of the study).
• have no history of eye disease (such as strabismus or amblyopia, known a “lazy eye”)
• do not have an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator.
• have no history of psychiatric disease (such as schizophrenia or depression).

Location: The study location is 2366 Main Mall, Computer Science building, ICICS Room X715, UBC campus.

Contact Information: Please email Abibat: [email protected]

Reimbursement/Time: The experiment consists of a single session lasting up to 90 minutes. You will be compensated $10/hour in cash upon completion of this study. In addition to this, you will be paid out your winnings based on the number of points you collected during the experiment.

Study End Date: Ongoing. Posted Jan 10, 2023

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NSCI 400 Neuroscience Capstone

Course Description: A capstone course to provide students with a rigorous neuroscience research experience under the supervision of one or more faculty members. Integrated support and feedback is provided by peers and faculty.

This course is taken by all Neuroscience Majors in their fourth year. Students submit a project proposal for approval before starting their project. Project proposals will indicate a statement related to: (1) the relevance of their project to neuroscience; and (2) the relevance of the project to the students' curriculum and career plan. These proposals should be written in collaboration with the proposed faculty supervisor.

Note that although most NSCI 400 projects will be carried out within a traditional lab setting, this is not a requirement and other projects are possible with NSCI 400 instructor approval. Moreover, with NSCI 400 instructor approval, a project may be carried out without faculty member supervision.

Examples of potential NSCI 400 project proposals (note that these would need to be approved by the NSCI 400 instructor):

• Write a graphic novel about simultagnosia (the inability to see more than one object at a time).

• Conduct an in-lab experiment on the mechanisms of memory in a fruit fly.

• Conduct a neuroimaging experiment with human participants who live with Alzheimer’s disease.

• Write a review paper on recent advances in the study of mice models of epilepsy.

• Study the neural mechanisms of language acquisition in toddlers.

Application Procedures: More information will be added to this page in advance of the first offering of NSCI 400 (Winter 2024).

Students should plan to search for faculty supervisors no later than the summer before the start of NSCI 400.

NSCI 448 Directed Studies in Neuroscience

Course Description : Directed investigation of a neuroscience research question requiring a report of the findings.

Prerequisite : at least a 70% average in the preceding 30 credits, permission of the supervisor, and permission of the director of the neuroscience specialization. This course can be taken in years 2 - 4 of a student's degree.

NSCI 448 is only available to students in the Neuroscience Major.

Application Procedure :

• Arrange supervision with a UBC faculty member doing neuroscience research. The Graduate Program in Neuroscience faculty list is a good starting point for your search for a supervisor.

• Submit a NSCI 448 Directed Studies Application Form .

• Receive approval of your project from the Course Coordinator.

• Register in NSCI 448. This will be done by the program once your project is approved.

NSCI 448 Directed Studies courses are either 3 credits (single term, available in Summer and Winter semesters) or 6 credits (Term 1 and Term 2 during a Winter semester). Students are expected to work 9 hours per week on an NSCI 448 Directed Studies project.

For a summer Directed Studies, the application must be submitted by Friday, May 17th, 2024 .

For a winter Directed Studies Term 1 start, the application must be submitted by September 6th, 2024 . For a Term 2 start, the application must be submitted by January 10th, 2025 .

Co-operative Education Program in Neuroscience

Co-operative education integrates academic study with work experience during a student's degree. Students in Neuroscience may take part in this optional program. The Co-operative Education Program in Neuroscience consists of 16 months of work placement (4 terms) and is designed to prepare students for careers in governmental, industrial and academic positions. These work terms are normally taken consecutively following the summer after third year, and students apply in year 3. Students must complete all four work terms to receive a Co-op designation.

Admission to the program is based on academic performance as well as resumé and interview. Enrolment is determined based on availability of placements. Additional information can be found on the Co-op website .

This year's due date for the Neuroscience Co-op Program is October 1st, 2024.

1. Learn more about the neuroscience research happening at UBC.

• Browse through the  neuroscience faculty  directory to learn more about the labs at UBC.

• Attend on-campus talks such as the  Neuroscience Research Colloquium .

• Go to events like the journal club hosted by the  Neuroscience Club .

• Go to office hours to ask your professors about the research they do.

• Attend conferences such as  NURC  or  MURC .

• Take part in opportunities like the  Research Experience Program .

2. Shortlist some labs you find interesting.

• Go to the lab's website to learn more about the research they do and read recently published papers by this lab.

3. Reach out to professors and their graduate students.

• Email professors or graduate students directly to see if they are looking for research assistants. It is best to keep your email short and to the point.

• Prepare a resumé to attach in your email. Note that some labs may request your transcript and an interview. Browse through  resumé  and  interview  tips.

4. Complete the necessary training for your research position. Note that many of these research positions will likely be volunteer positions at first.

• Your lab will provide you with more information about specific training courses you may have to take.

5. Apply for undergraduate research awards or Directed Studies courses.

• Once you have settled into the lab, you can turn your volunteer position into a paid position via research awards.

• Alternatively, you can consider a Directed Studies where you earn course credit for your work.

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Volunteering for a research study can make a real difference to millions of people affected with mental health problems.

The UBC Department of Psychiatry conducts multiple studies on the causes of mental disorders and on potential new treatments.

Research studies aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of potential treatments are called clinical trials . Treatments can include medication, psychological therapy, neuromodulation, or other types of therapy.

For interested individuals, the research team provides detailed information about the procedures involved to enable them to reach an informed decision about their participation. 

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Major Depressive Disorder

Feasibility study of long-term light and ion therapy for maintenance treatment in depression (limit-d).

Project Lead: Dr. Raymond Lam, Professor of Psychiatry, Mood Disorders Centre, UBC Funding: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Years: 3

This study explores the use of two separate non-medication treatments, light therapy and ion therapy, as a substitute for antidepressant medications to prevent return of symptoms when stopping antidepressants (AKA relapse). We modified half of the treatment devices so that they are inactive (AKA placebo). You have a one in two chance (like a coin flip) of receiving an active device. You may be eligible for this study if you are 19-65 years old, have taken an antidepressant for depression for at least 3 months and no more than 12 months, are no longer depressed and want to stop medications, and are willing to use a study device for 30 minutes a day at home for 6 months. To find out more about this study or contact [email protected] or see the resources below:

LIMIT-D Detailed Information

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Optimized Predictive Treatment In Medications for Unipolar Major Depression (OPTIMUM-D) Study

Project Lead: Dr. Raymond Lam, Professor of Psychiatry, Mood Disorders Centre, UBC Funding: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Years: 5

The purpose of this OPTIMUM-D study is to (1) test whether a specific combination of biomarkers discovered during our previous studies can help predict how someone will respond to treatment, and (2) to explore other possible biomarkers that may predict treatment response. This information may help us develop tests in the future that can guide treatment choice more effectively and more quickly. To find out more about this study or contact [email protected] or see the resources below:

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Study Eligibility & Participation Details

Augmentation versus Switch: Comparative Effectiveness Research Trial for Antidepressant Incomplete and Non-responders with Treatment Resistant Depression (ASCERTAIN-TRD)

Project Lead: Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, UBC Funding: Patient-Centred Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Years: 4

This is a multi-site open-label trial comparing the effectiveness of three treatments in patients with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder who are on ongoing, stable, and adequate antidepressant therapy. Patients will be randomized to either aripiprazole augmentation, or augmentation with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) or switching to venlafaxine or duloxetine. rTMS is a non-invasive neuromodulation treatment. Aripiprazole, venlafaxine, and duloxetine are medications that have been approved for the treatment of depression. This study has been approved by the UBC Ethics Committee. For more information, please email  [email protected]  or  [email protected] ; call Afifa Humaira at 604-822-7308; or visit  https://ninet.med.ubc.ca

Patient-Oriented Randomized Pragmatic Feasibility Trial with rTMS in Depression and Anxiety (PORT)

Project Lead: Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, UBC Funding: Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) Years: 2020-2025

This trial compares the efficacy of two different neuromodulation treatments, intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) and low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), for depression and anxiety symptoms in patients with treatment resistant depression (TRD), who are diagnosed with either major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder. Participants will be randomized to receive either iTBS or low frequency rTMS. This study also involves assessments of mood, blood smears, and cognitive assessments. This study is pending approval from the UBC Ethics Committee. For more information, please email  [email protected]  or  [email protected] ; call Afifa Humaira at 604-822-7308; or visit  https://ninet.med.ubc.ca

Left Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation vs. Right Low Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Effectiveness in Depression and Suicidal Ideation: A Randomized Non-Inferiority Trial (LeRNIT)

Project Lead: Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, UBC Funding: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Years: 2020-2025

The purpose of this trial compares the efficacy of two non-invasive neuromodulation treatments, low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), in treating patients with Major Depressive Disorder and suicidal ideation. Participants will be randomized to receive either daily iTBS or daily rTMS over 6 weeks. The study includes assessments of mood, MRI brain scan, recording of heart rhythm (ECG), cognitive assessments. This study is pending approval from the UBC Ethics Committee. For more information, please email  [email protected]  or  [email protected] ; call Afifa Humaira at 604-822-7308; or visit  https://ninet.med.ubc.ca

Additional information about clinical trials in Major Depressive Disorder can be found at the following website: https://mood.med.ubc.ca/clinical-research-programs/unipolar-depression-studies/

Bipolar Disorder

Cannabidiol adjunctive therapy for acute bipolar depression: a randomized double-blind, placebo controlled trial.

Project Lead: Dr. Lakshmi Yatham, Professor of Psychiatry, UBC Funding: Canadian Institute of Health Research Years: 2023-2029

This study investigates whether adding Cannabidiol (CBD) to the current medications of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder improves symptoms of depression over a 6-week period compared to a placebo. We are seeking people diagnosed with bipolar disorder (type 1 or 2) who are 19-70 years of age, currently experiencing a depressive episode, and taking a medication for mood stabilization (lithium, valproate/epival, risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, aripiprazole, ziprasidone, lamotrigine or a combination of these). The study involves clinical questionnaires, blood samples, and tests of memory, attention, and concentration. Compensation will be provided for participation. For more information, please email [email protected] or call at 604-822-8045.

More information can also be found at: https://bit.ly/UBCCBD

A 6-Week Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Lurasidone Adjunctive Therapy in Improving Cognitive Functioning in Euthymic Bipolar Disorder Patients (ELICE-BD)

Project Lead: Dr. Lakshmi Yatham, Professor of Psychiatry, UBC Funding: Grant – Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd Years: 2016-2025 UBC CREB# (H16-00129)

This study tests whether adding Lurasidone to current medications in people diagnosed with bipolar disorder improves cognitive abilities (for example, attention, memory) over a 6-week period compared to a placebo. Lurasidone is a medication approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder which may also help with any associated cognitive difficulties. We are looking for people diagnosed with bipolar disorder who are not currently experiencing a mood episode, are 19-65 years of age, and are clinically stable on their current medication. The study involves clinical questionnaires, and tests of memory, reasoning and attention. Compensation will be provided for participation. For more information, please email at  [email protected]  or call at 604-822-3769 .

More information can also be found at  https://www.reachbc.ca/search#/project/study/50  and  https://www.vchri.ca/research-study/study-efficacy-lurasidone-cognitive-functioning-bipolar-patients-elicebd .

Cognitive outcomes and the Response/Remission Efficacy of Convulsive Therapies in Bipolar Depression (CORRECT-BD)

Project Lead: Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, UBC Funding: Brain Canada Years: 2018-2022

This study investigates a new non-invasive neurostimulation technique, Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST), as an alternative to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for bipolar depression. We are seeking patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder who are currently depressed and are willing to receive brain stimulation treatments under general anesthesia. This study involves clinical questionnaires, cognitive assessments, measurement of brain waves (EEG), bi-weekly ECT or MST treatments. The study also involves regular monitoring visits and one follow-up visit 6 months after treatment. Participants will be remunerated. This study has been approved by Health Canada and the UBC Ethics Committee. For more information, please email  [email protected]  or  [email protected] ; call Michelle Avina at 604-822-7308; or visit  https://ninet.med.ubc.ca

Cognitive outcomes and the Response/Remission Efficacy of Convulsive Therapies during Continuation (CORRECT-C)

This study is a continuation of the CORRECT-BD trial and is only open to patients who have successfully enrolled in CORRECT-BD. The study compares the effectiveness of brain stimulation treatments – Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), in maintaining clinical improvement. This study involves clinical questionnaires, cognitive assessments, measurement of brain waves (EEG), ECT or MST treatments under general anesthesia, regular monitoring visits, and one follow-up visit after treatment. Participants will be remunerated. This study has been approved by Health Canada and the UBC Ethics Committee. For more information, please email  [email protected]  or  [email protected] ; call Michelle Avina at 604-822-7308; or visit  https://ninet.med.ubc.ca

Efficacy of Cariprazine in Improving Cognitive Functioning in Euthymic patients with Bipolar I Disorder: A Proof of Concept Randomized, Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial

Principal investigator: Dr. Lakshmi Yatham, Professor of Psychiatry, UBC Funding: Grant  – Allergen Inc. Years: 2021-2026 UBC CREB: (#H20-01293)

This study is tests whether adding Cariprazine to current medication in people diagnosed with bipolar disorder improves cognitive abilities (for example, attention, memory) over a 6-week period compared to a placebo. Cariprazine is a medication approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder in the USA which may also help with any associated cognitive difficulties.  We are looking for patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder who are not currently experiencing a mood episode, are 19-65 years of age, and are clinically stable on current medication. The study involves clinical questionnaires, and tests of memory, reasoning and attention. Compensation will be provided for participation. The study has been approved by the UBC Ethics Committee (# H20-01293). For more information, please email  [email protected]  or call Jayasree at 604-822-3769.

More information can also be found at  https://www.vchri.ca/research-study/assessing-role-cariprazine-improving-cognition-euthymic-bipolar-patients-carpz-01  and  ClinicalTrials.gov .

Synapse-BD: Assessing neurite density and neuroinflammation in bipolar disorder

Project Lead: Dr. Lakshmi Yatham, Professor of Psychiatry, UBC Funding: Private Donor Years: 2020-2022 UBC CREB# H20-01659

This study tests whether some brain changes seen in people diagnosed with bipolar disorder may be related to inflammation, as this would have important implications for future treatment development. We are seeking people diagnosed with bipolar disorder (type 1) who are clinical stable, not currently in a mood episode are 19-50 years of age and are of average weight (BMI of 18-29.9). We are also recruiting comparison individuals without any history of mental health disorders with the same age-range and BMI-range. The study involves clinical questionnaires, tests of thinking abilities and a brain scan. Compensation will be provided for participation. For more information, please email  [email protected]  or call at 604-822-8045.

More information can also be found at  https://www.reachbc.ca/search#/project/study/74

Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Investigating individual functional targets to treat mild cognitive impairment with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (firm).

Project Lead: Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, UBC Funding: Dawn Shaw Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grant Years: 2021-2022

This study examines the effect of a non-invasive brain stimulation procedure, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for improving thinking abilities in people with memory problems. The rTMS treatment will be personalized for each participant based on their brain scan.  We are seeking individuals aged 55 year or older diagnosed with amnestic-type mild cognitive impairment. Participants should have a carer who would be able to accompany them to all study visits. This study involves clinical questionnaires, cognitive assessments, brain scans (MRI), brain wave measurements (EEG), and daily rTMS treatments, and follow-up visits 1-week and 3-months after treatment. Participants will be remunerated. This study has been approved by the UBC Ethics Committee. For more information, please email  [email protected]  or  [email protected] ; call Quincy Beck at 604-822-7308; or visit  https://ninet.med.ubc.ca

Magnetic Seizure Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease (MST for PD)

Project Lead: Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, UBC Funding: 2021-2022 Years: Weston Brain Institute

This study investigates a new non-invasive neurostimulation technique, Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST), for the treatment of depression in patients with Parkinson’s disease. We are seeking patients aged 50 years or older, who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and are currently depressed. This study involves clinical questionnaires, cognitive assessments, measurement of brain waves (EEG), activity tracking (actigraphy), and bi-weekly MST treatments under general anesthesia. The study also involves regular monitoring visits and a follow-up visit 1 month after treatment. Participants will be remunerated. This study has been approved by Health Canada and the UBC Ethics Committee. For more information, please email  [email protected]  or  [email protected] ; call Michelle Avina at 604-822-7308; or visit  https://ninet.med.ubc.ca

Substance Use and Addictions

Clairvoyant – a 24-week, multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate efficacy and safety of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in adults with alcohol use disorder (aud).

Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schutz, Professor of Psychiatry, UBC Funding: For-profit sponsor: Clairvoyant Therapeutics Inc. Years: 2022-2024 UBC CREB #: H22-01565

This study is a Phase II clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in adults with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) through analysis of alcohol consumption and symptom severity over 13 visits across approximately 29 weeks. We are looking for participants who are between 19 and 70 years of age, generally healthy with no unstable health conditions, and have alcohol dependence and/or use alcohol almost daily and in large amounts. This study involves clinical questionnaires, psychotherapy, and administration of psilocybin or placebo. Individuals will receive renumeration for their participation. This study has been approved by Health Canada and the UBC Ethics Committee. For more information, please email [email protected] .

More information can also be found at  https://brainlab.med.ubc.ca/projects/  or  https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05646303  

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How to get into research at UBC

April 2021 | 2 mins read

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Congratulations to UBC Sociology PhD candidate Tori Shucheng Yang , who has been awarded a Fox International Fellowship at Yale University!

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Tori will soon move to New Haven to begin her position as a Visiting Assistant in Research at the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale.

Tori’s research interests include transnational migration, gender and sexuality, and social theory. Her doctoral dissertation, titled “Shifting In/Visibilities: Chinese LGBTQ+ Migrants in North America,” explores the intersectional identities and migration trajectories of Chinese LGBTQ+ migrants in the United States and Canada.

In recent months, Tori published a paper in Social Problems , “ Retheorizing Intersectional Identities with the Study of Chinese LGBTQ+ Migrants ,” and she has also received awards for her work from the Canadian Sociological Association’s Sociology of Migration Cluster and UBC’s Centre for Migration Studies .

Before joining UBC, Tori had an MA in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago and a BA in History from the University of Virginia.

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" I chose to come to SFU for the opportunities to learn about and research topics in math that are interesting to me, as well as to inspire young students through math and science outreach."

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Mathematics master's student in the Faculty of Science

Tell us a little about yourself, including what inspires you to learn and continue in your chosen field.

As a teacher myself, I love discovering new things that I think could be taught to others in fun and interesting ways. Math is full of these!

Why did you choose to come to SFU?

I chose to come to SFU for the opportunities to learn about and research topics in math that are interesting to me, as well as to inspire young students through math and science outreach.

How would you describe your research or your program to a family member?

Searching for beauty in numbers.

What three (3) keywords would you use to describe your research?

Number Theory, Elliptic Curves, Fermat Equations

How have your courses, RA-ships, TA-ships, or non-academic school experiences contributed to your academic and/or professional development?

Discovering new areas of math gives me inspiration in my own teaching. It has allowed me to teach the same topics in new, unique ways, or to bring new topics to a wider audience for the first time.

Have you been the recipient of any major or donor-funded awards? If so, please tell us which ones and a little about how the awards have impacted your studies and/or research

British Columbia Graduate Scholarship

How do you approach networking and building connections in and outside of your academic community?

Talk to (almost) everyone. There are opportunities waiting to be found if you are open to them.

What are some tips for balancing your academic and personal life?

Two more hours obsessing over details in an assignment or studying are almost never as productive as socializing for an hour and then studying for one hour. Get outside every once in a while and have some fun, your academics will be fine.

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Plug Yourself Into UBC Research: a series for undergraduate students

Meet the people that make UBC a top-40 research university and explore how you can get involved.

Discover the who, what, why and how of UBC research this March as the Office of the VP, Research and Innovation presents  Plug Yourself into UBC Research  - a three-part series for undergraduate students.

Get lots of ideas, find a few answers and develop one big question.

Professor POV

March 9, Noon - 1pm

Join four UBC professors and get inspired by their leading research in Indigenous literature, health, bioengineering and climate change. Learn more about what their research looks like, why they do it and what it means for you.

The Undergrad Research Experience

Hear how current students and recent graduates got involved in UBC research, what they learned and where it has taken them. We’ll also share some resources and routes into research as an undergrad.

Panelists: Kiah Lee Courtney Kneale   Nisa Chavez   Min Kim

How to design a research project that matters to you… and the world

Join UBC’s Professor Christopher Rea (Asian Studies) to learn how to turn a passion into a project, when to ask “meaningless” questions, and why you’ll never be happy if you “narrow down your topic.”

All sessions will be presented via Zoom – sign up to get the link