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2024/2025 UBC Healthy Aging Summer Student Research Award competition now open!

2024/2025 UBC Healthy Aging Summer Student Research Award competition now open!

The UBC Healthy Aging Summer Student Research Awards are intended to support highly qualified undergraduate students from all disciplines and faculties who are interested in completing a research project that is relevant to the field of healthy aging. The award supports the student’s salary while they complete the research project over the summer (May to […]

Exploring the link between frailty, body domposition, and glycemic control in older adults with diabetes

Exploring the link between frailty, body domposition, and glycemic control in older adults with diabetes

Authors: Kenneth Madden, Boris Feldman, Sarah Sy, Graydon Meneilly Title: Exploring the link between frailty, body domposition, and glycemic control in older adults with diabetes Summary: ELCHA Investigator Kenneth Madden, alongside UBC researchers Boris Feldman and Drs. Sarah Sy and Graydon Meneilly, recently published a paper in the Canadian Journal of Aging (Oct 2024), that […]

Integrating social prescribing in British Columbia: A new approach to supporting healthy aging

Integrating social prescribing in British Columbia: A new approach to supporting healthy aging

ELCHA Investigator Dr. Maureen C. Ashe and colleagues recently published a paper on a new approach to helping older adults stay healthier and happier by connecting them with community services through their healthcare providers.

Gut bacteria changes linked to Parkinson’s disease progression

Gut bacteria changes linked to Parkinson’s disease progression

Authors: Avril Metcalfe-Roach, Mihai S. Cirstea, Adam C. Yu, Hena R. Ramay, Olabisi Coker, Seti Boroomand, Faezeh Kharazyan, Davide Martino, Laura K Sycuro, Silke Appel-Cresswell, B. Brett Finlay Title: Metagenomic Analysis Reveals Large-Scale Disruptions of the Gut Microbiome in Parkinson’s Disease Summary: A recent research study by ELCHA Investigators Silke Appel-Cresswell and Brett Finlay, ELCHA PhD trainee Avril Metcalfe-Roach, and colleagues has found significant links between changes in […]

Dr. Michael Kobor featured on CARPe Diem episode, “Unlocking Longevity”!

Dr. Michael Kobor featured on CARPe Diem episode, “Unlocking Longevity”!

We are excited to announce that the Director of the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging, Dr. Michael Kobor, will be featured on CARPe Diem’s upcoming episode “Unlocking Longevity”, which features discussions with experts on how our environment affects how we age! The episode premieres on the following channels at the following times: CARPe […]

Applications for Research Scientist position in Stringhini Lab now open!

Applications for Research Scientist position in Stringhini Lab now open!

Dr. Silvia Stringhini’s laboratory, housed within the UBC School of Population and Public Health (SPPH), is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual to work as a Research Scientist on various projects related to understanding the mechanisms explaining life course socioeconomic inequalities in health and ageing trajectories. The successful applicant will be responsible for contributing […]

Applications for Assistant Professorship (Tenure Track) with UBC Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences and Life Sciences Institute now open!

Applications for Assistant Professorship (Tenure Track) with UBC Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences and Life Sciences Institute now open!

The UBC Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, in collaboration with the Edwin S. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging and the Life Sciences Institute, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Our internationally recognized research faculty, part of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, have strengths investigating […]

New funding for an age-friendly university project

New funding for an age-friendly university project

Dr. Lillian Hung, an Investigator of the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging, and the UBC IDEA Lab, recently received funding from the UBC Equity and Inclusion Office for an Age-Friendly University Project to improve the inclusiveness of the UBC Vancouver campus. This summer, the team has invited 25 older adults from diverse cultural […]

The Intergenerational Climate Study is recruiting participants!
Improving heart health for Indigenous women through foraging walks

Improving heart health for Indigenous women through foraging walks

Authors: Kitty Oppliger, Sammy Blair, Roberta Price, Elder, Maurice (Latash) Nahanee, Elder, Delhia Nahanee, Elder, Rebecca (Tsitsáyx̱emaat) Duncan, Knowledge Keeper, Evelyn Lamont, Alexandria Beverly, Elder, Anjeanette (Spelexilh) Dawson, Knowledge Keeper, Annalijn Conklin Title: Promoting Slhánay̓ Sḵwálwen (Indigenous Women’s Heart Health): Findings From Sharing Circles With Squamish Nation Summary: A new publication by Squamish Nation community members, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and ELCHA Investigator Annalijn Conklin explores how foraging walks can improve heart health for Indigenous women. […]