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Northwest Robotic Symposium 2025
Today at the Northwest Robotics Symposium 2025 at Simon Fraser University’s Downtown Vancouver campus, our team had the opportunity to share our ongoing work exploring the role of social robots in long-term care. Parsa Shafiekhani, undergraduate research assistant, presented findings from our scoping review on the ethics of social robots, highlighting key considerations such as […]
Collaborative & Interactive Research, Learning, and Exchange (CIRCLE) workshop: June
Our monthly Collaborative & Interactive Research, Learning, and Exchange (CIRCLE) workshop this morning brought together UBC IDEA Lab research trainees, healthcare staff, and patient partners for an honest, moving conversation on unconscious bias and dementia. Huge thanks to Jim Mann, LL.D. for sharing his lived experience as a person living with Alzheimer’s and challenging us […]
Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada Summer Program in Aging 2025 in Toronto
We’re proud to see our team represented at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada – Institute of Aging (CIHR-IA) Summer Program in Aging 2025 at the Baycrest Academy of Research and Education in Toronto this week. Our founder and director, Dr. Lillian Hung, Canada Research Chair in […]
2025 Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association Conference
Last week, our very own Joey Wong, PhD student at the UBC School of Nursing (Vancouver), represented us at the 2025 Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association (CGNA) conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She presented on two of our projects: one focused on co-creating a virtual reality program with people living with dementia in long-term care, and another […]
Kayla Lima
Kayla Lima I’m a journalism student at the State University of Central-West (Unicentro), with practical experience in reporting, communications, and event coverage. I’ve worked with organizations such as Rede Sul de Notícias, the Paraná State Department of Sports, and ACIG, developing skills in news gathering, interviewing, and multimedia content creation. I joined IDEA Lab through […]
Lauren Lee
Lauren Lee I joined the UBC IDEA Lab because of a personal connection to dementia and a desire to be part of a unique team using innovative technology to improve care transitions for patients.
Jennifer Yu
Jennifer Yu I’m an Electrical Engineering student at UBC. I joined IDEA Lab because I’m passionate about making a meaningful impact in healthcare. I hope to apply the problem-solving mindset and technical skills I’ve developed through engineering to support innovative, real-world solutions. I’m excited to contribute as part of a collaborative team working toward positive […]
David Shao
David Shao I am a second-year undergraduate studnet at the University of British Columbia, studying in the CAPS program. I joined the UBC IDEA Lab because I’m passionate about improving the quality of life for aging populations through innovative and inclusive healthcare solutions. Being part of the IDEA Lab allows me to explore these interests […]
Kevin Wang
Kevin Wang I was looking for opportunities to work with a diverse team, devleop my coding skills and interact with people from all kinds of ages and backgrounds. And IDEA lab just seemed like the perfect place to find that.
Ganesh Kendre
Ganesh Kendre I joined this lab because the projects carried out at IDEA lab are an interesting intersection of Geriatrics and Technology. I am particularly interested in the Indegenious VR project and WhatMatters App and would be working on these projects!
Veronica Moros Villarroel
Veronica Moros Villarroel Hi, my name is Veronica Moros. I am a fourth-year undergraduate student studying Biology at the University of British Columbia. I joined the IDEA lab because I was interested in learning ways in which I can help the older adult community, especially those diagnosed with dementia. As this topic is near to […]
Sanjana Karthik
Sanjana Karthik Sanjana Karthik is currently on a full-ride scholarship to UBC for Sociology and has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Top 25 under 25 awards and the Service Above Self Awards (SASSY). She has dedicated over 2000 hours to volunteering, working with organizations such as the Special Olympics, senior homes, and initiatives supporting […]
Sadaf Kassam
Sadaf Kassam I am a registered nurse, educator, and researcher, currently pursuing my PhD at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Nursing. My doctoral research focuses on Exploring the Hospitalization Experiences of Ethno-Racial Older Adults with Dementia and Their Care Partners. Since 2023, I have been a voluntary research assistant with Dr. Lillian Hung, contributing […]
Rina Osame
Rina Osame Hi, I’m Ray, a second year undergraduate student studying Microbiology and Immunology at UBC. I’ve joined IDEA Lab to immerse myself in patient-oriented research, the fulfillment of which is also the same driving force for my future aspirations in medicine! In my free time, I enjoy playing badminton, as well as volleyball with […]
Ray Lou
Ray Lou Hi, I’m Ray, a second year undergraduate student studying Microbiology and Immunology at UBC. I’ve joined IDEA Lab to immerse myself in patient-oriented research, the fulfillment of which is also the same driving force for my future aspirations in medicine! In my free time, I enjoy playing badminton, as well as volleyball with […]
Kruti Raval
Kruti Raval Hello! I’m a second-year Biomedical Engineering student at UBC, with a strong passion for advancing medical technologies and enhancing accessibility in healthcare. At the IDEA Lab, I’m excited to gain hands-on experience in patient care and work alongside the community to make a positive impact. Outside of academics, I love painting and reading […]
Kacie Young
Kacie Young Hi! My name is Kacie and I am from Honolulu, Hawaii. I enjoy going to the beach, trying new cafes, and hanging out with friends.
Jessica Son
Jessica Son Jessica is passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and has extensive experience working and volunteering in long-term care settings. She is a volunteer at the UBC Idea Lab, contributing to projects that foster innovation and community impact. In addition, she balances her time as a part-time violin and piano […]