New developments in Nav-CARE: the Compassionate, Dementia Inclusive Communities toolkit

Online virtual event

The Compassionate, Dementia Inclusive Communities toolkit provides practical advice for organizations aspiring to improve support for persons living with dementia and their care partners using a compassionate community approach. The purpose of this presentation is to describe the theoretical and practical development of this toolkit, specifically the weaving together of three community development lenses: compassionate […]

The social experience of chronic pain

Online virtual event

Over 8 million Canadians live with chronic pain. Dr. Holtzman will review the latest research demonstrating a connection between social relationships and the experience of pain, as well as implications for the effective treatment of pain. Presenter Susan Holtzman, PhD, RPsych Associate Professor, Psychology Lead Investigator of the Connection, Health and Technology (CHaT) Lab Irving […]

Open Opportunities in Canvas

Online virtual event

Easily create open education opportunities at UBC. In this one-hour online synchronous session, learn about five open opportunities in Canvas, UBC’s Learning Management System. Examples will be provided for each, and stories can be shared by others who opened their courses on Canvas. Facilitated by Ross McKerlich, Instructional Designer, Technology-Mediated Learning, UBCO Centre for Teaching […]

May the imagined force be with you: Staying strong and steady through imagined practice

Online virtual event

Motor imagery is the imagined practice (or mental rehearsal) of a movement. In this presentation, we will discuss how we can use motor imagery to help us perform smooth and steady movements as we age, and after stroke. Presenters Sarah Kraeutner, PhD Assistant Professor and Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar Department of Psychology, Irving […]

Designing technologies to support learning and social connection for older adults

Online virtual event

Joanna will present two new technologies that are developing in her lab. HelpCall enables older adults to get technology assistance over a remote video call such as Zoom. LegacySphere facilitates intergenerational communication in embodied virtual reality. Presenter Joanna McGrenere, Professor and Co-Head of the Department of Computer Science University of British Columbia Vancouver REGISTER HERE […]

AI for Modern Medical Challenges

Online virtual event

Using accessible platforms like Google Colab, participants will learn to apply AI tools that enhance diagnostic accuracy, personalize treatments, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. This is a must-attend session for healthcare professionals and data scientists eager to address the growing demand for innovative healthcare solutions through AI.

Bugs ‘r us: Healthy living and aging with our microbes

Online virtual event

This presentation will discuss what the microbiome is, and more importantly its impact on healthy aging.  This includes various ways to improve your microbiome such as diet, and its association with both health and disease. Presenter B. Brett Finlay, PhD, OBC, OC Michael Smith Laboratories Faculty of Science, Microbiology and Immunology University of British Columbia […]