About Us
At the UBC IDEA Lab, our intergenerational research advances knowledge through mutual learning between students and older adults. By combining students’ energy and curiosity with older adults’ lived experience and wisdom, we create spaces where technology and ideas are shared. These encounters foster appreciation, transform thinking and practice, and drive innovation to build a more inclusive and compassionate world.
Our Values:
Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility
Everyone is valued in our lab. Relationships are our foundation.
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Dr. Lillian Hung
Dr. Lillian Hung, an Associate Professor at UBC School of Nursing and Clinician Scientist at Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, focuses on patient-oriented research and innovative care for people with dementia and their caregivers. She excels in connecting individuals and mentoring passionate new researchers.
As the founder of the IDEA Lab, Dr. Hung leads a dynamic team of academics and patient and family partners dedicated to advancing dementia and aging research. Through co-designed projects and collaborative research, the IDEA Lab fosters innovation, emphasizing shared benefits and meaningful engagement to improve care and support for those affected by dementia.
OUR TEAM
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Leadership
Trainees and Volunteers
- Adam Lin
- Adebusola (Busola) Adekoya
- Albin Soni
- Ali Hussein
- Alice Entong Yi
- Alvin Shon
- Ana Sofia Groot
- Anmol Kaur
- Arisa Kinugawa
- Arwen Fong
- Ashley Woo
- Bonnie Huynh
- Cates Bayabay
- Catherine Wu
- Chelsea Yang
- Christopher Soo
- Cromwell Acosta
- David Chen
- David Shao
- Deborah Liao
- Diane Pan
- Enhui (Evelyn) Zhang
- Erika Young
- Fernanda Fonseca
- Ganesh Kendre
- Gloria Loi
- Grace Hu
- Hadil Alfares
- Haniya Bharucha
- Hannah Fong
- Harleen Hundal
- Helen Banh
- Ian Chan
- Irene Chen
- Jamie Lam
- Janna Zeid
- Jason Fu
- Jason Wong
- Jastinne Diaz
- Jeffrey Wong
- Jennifer Yu
- Jessica Son
- Joelle Rivera
- Joey Wong
- Julia Banco
- Kacie Young
- Kaili Chiang
- Kara Yeh
- Karen Wong
- Katrina Jang
- Katrina Yuen
- Kayla Lima
- Kaylia Chan
- Keisha Shah
- Kevin Wang
- Kruti Raval
- Krysta Yan
- Lauren Lee
- Lucia Song
- Maico Lin
- Margaret Lin
- Mary Van
- Michelle Lam
- Michelle Wojciechowski
- Namya Mankad
- Paavan Randhawa
- Parsa Shafiekhani
- Patricia Rae Villa
- Peter Yong Zhao
- Pristine V.
- Rachael Moores
- Rachel Xia
- Radja Aleandro
- Ranbir Rai
- Ray Lou
- Raymond Ho
- Rina Osame
- Ruth Khong
- Ryan Lei
- Sadaf Kassam
- Samaa ElSayed
- Sanjana Karthik
- Sara Laderas
- Sean Ly
- Shambhavi Arora
- Sonia Tang
- Stephanie Chan
- Tiffany Wu
- Vaishali Sharma
- Veronica Moros Villarroel
- Yayan Ye
- Yuka Ohno
- Yumna Hayat
