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Ray Andersen's research on the marine sponge Geodia lindgreni from Papua New Guinea
Prostate cancer drug enters clinical trials from UBC News Release:
"Developed by Marianne Sadar, a researcher with UBC Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and a distinguished scientist at the BCCA, and Raymond Andersen in the departments of Chemistry and Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, EPI-506 was specifically designed to target and shut down metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer when other treatments fail...The lead compound of the drug was sourced from a marine sponge extract, and designed and synthesized in Andersen's lab. Andersen is known for his research into the structure of novel chemical compounds derived from marine organisms, the molecular routes to their biosynthesis, their role in ocean ecology and their potential as new drugs."
For the full article and a video clip, see:http://science.ubc.ca/news/made-bc-prostate-cancer-drug-enters-clinical….
1984/85/86 Geological Engineering Alumni Reunion
On October 2 and 3, 2015, 50 geological engineering alumni from the graduating classes of 1984, 1985 and 1986 returned to UBC from near and far (including BC, Alberta, the US and South America) for a long overdue reunion.The alumni enjoyed catching up with formerclassmates at an ice-breaker event in the Pacific Museum of Earth and at dinner in Sage Bistro.The fondly-remembered "waldo" was visited by many, as were the hallways of graduation photos, and the new Earth Sciences Building.Others took advantage of a walking tour of campus and a bus tour to the ARD water treatment facility at Britannia Mine.
SCIENCE Magazine recognizes EOAS innovations in education
The Career Magazine at AAAS SCIENCE references EOAS innovations in education. This Special Feature explores how and why faculty should incorporate active learning into their courses. It also offers advice for current faculty and emerging science professionals who anticipate having a teaching role in their careers. See "Effective teaching: to be an effective educator, get active", Chris Tachibana, Sept 18, 2015.
Paul Smith awarded the Billings Medal
At a Vancouver ceremony on Friday evening (September 25th) attended by former graduate students as well as representatives from EOAS and the Geological Survey of Canada, Paul Smith was officially presented with the Geological Association of Canada's Billings Medal for contributions to Canadian paleontology. The photo shows Paul Smith (holding the medal) with Roger Beckie, Head of EOAS.
EOAS Annual Awards
Congratulations to EOAS Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students whose contributions have been recognized by the following awards:
- Paul Smith: EOAS Leadership and Service (ELAS) Award
- Miranda Joyce and Kathy Scott: Excellence in Administration and Technical Support (EATS)
- Erik Eberhardt and Michael Lipsen: EOAS Undergraduate Instructors of the Year Award
- RhyMcMillan and Anna Mittelholz: EOAS Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award Awards
Polar Bears and Research Equipment in the Arctic Ocean
This picture was taken Sep 16 by Dr. Kristin Orians of the University of British Columbia on the icebreaker CCGS Amundsen which is currently working in the Beaufort Sea. The photo was taken near 75 N 150 W in the middle of the Beaufort Sea in the Arctic Ocean. "... In the end it looks like the cable survived intact. We retrieved the equipment as quickly and safely as possible so the ship could move off and give the bears their space." nbsp; For more details see here.