July

Employee benefits are a form of optional, non-wage compensation provided in addition to wages or salaries. They may include coverage for health and dental benefits, life insurance, and disability protection. But why offer these additional benefits to your employees?

UBC students have developed a wearable device, called Reveal, to measure three indicators of anxiety (sweat, heart rate, and skin temperature) using sensors integrated into clothing to potentially prevent children with autism from losing control. The readings are immediately transmitted to a parent’s smartphone, allowing a caregiver to step in before a situation escalates.

Dr Peter L. Cooperberg received the 2015 Award of Excellence in Medical Practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. Considered a pioneer in developing and teaching ultrasound imaging, Dr Cooperberg has been recognized by his peers for his leadership, innovative thinking, and passion in radiology.

Rethink Breast Cancer, a registered Canadian charity, is raising awareness and funding for the Canadian research arm (Baby Time) of the international POSITIVE clinical trial to understand and overcome the challenges some women face when trying to get pregnant after cancer. The trial will evaluate the pregnancy outcomes and safety of interrupting endocrine therapy for young women with ER+ breast cancer who desire pregnancy.