UBC IDEA Lab

Advancing dementia and aging care through patient-oriented research and technology innovation.

[UBC IDEA Lab @UBCIDEALab]

We’re now on Bluesky and Threads! Follow us for updates on our innovative, collaborative #PatientOrientedResearch aimed at improving care experiences and quality of life for older adults and people living with dementia.

[UBC IDEA Lab @UBCIDEALab]

Proud to see PhD candidate @JoeyWong_OY and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Yi-Ting Chiu presenting at the @CASN43 Biennial Canadian Nursing Education Conference in Mississauga!

[University of British Columbia @UBC]

June is Pride Month. Explore the many Pride activities at our Vancouver and Okanagan campuses and connect with the community: https://t.co/JJfDfOxhtm

[UBC IDEA Lab @UBCIDEALab]

Congratulations to PhD candidate @LilyRen62385572 and PhD student @DiligentPeter on receiving the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS-D) from @IRSC_CIHR. We are excited to celebrate their work advancing aging and dementia care.

[UBC IDEA Lab @UBCIDEALab]

Thank you to Vanessa Lo, Co-Founder and CEO of VanTech Med, for presenting at our UBC IDEA Lab Lunch and Learn today and introducing us to Sunny-1, an intelligent companion robot designed for older adults.

[Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging @UBCAging]

Thank you to everyone who joined us for ELCHA Research Day 2026! 🎉

From trainee and faculty talks to workshops, networking, and trainee presentation awards, it was an inspiring day showcasing healthy aging research at UBC.

Congratulations to our award winners! 🏆

[UBC IDEA Lab @UBCIDEALab]

Research Assistants Veronica Moros, Mary Van, and PhD student @DiligentPeter presented findings from “Perceptions of Aging Well: A Cross-Cultural Study of Older Adults in Canada” at the @UBCAging
Research Day 2026.

[UBC IDEA Lab @UBCIDEALab]

We’re at the @UBCAging Research Day 2026 today! First up is our Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Yi-ting Chiu, who shared her PhD work on the older adult-led #VillageModel for aging-in-place during the COVID-19 pandemic #HealthyAging

[UBC IDEA Lab @UBCIDEALab]

Congratulations to @NurseLillian, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Senior Care @UBCNursing, on being named the recipient of the 2026 Innovation & Inquiry Award by @NNP_BC. Learn More at https://t.co/ZOxyr8XySa.

[UBC IDEA Lab @UBCIDEALab]

Dr. Jiangning Fu presented findings from our immersive projection technology in dementia care implementation project at #INCREASEBC2026 this morning, and was awarded the people’s choice poster award. Congratulations, Dr. Fu.

[Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging @UBCAging]

🔬 ELCHA announces recipients of its inaugural Catalyst Grant Competition! Congratulations Lillian Hung (@nurselillian, @UBCIDEALab), Julia Henderson, Thibault Mayor (@CellsAndProts), & Mahmoud Pouladi 🎉

Read more: https://t.co/lQCLaLko1m
#HealthyAging #UBCResearch

[Canadian Social Prescribing Student Collective @cspsc_ca]

First episode of Social Rx, a CSPSC podcast, is out now on Spotify and YouTube. Listen to it on your way home:
https://t.co/woDdsfgfTS

[UBC IDEA Lab @UBCIDEALab]

We recently hosted two visiting high school students through UBC STEM Fellowship’s Research Exploration Opportunity. They spent the week exploring our lab through hands-on work with our industry and patient partners, as well as LTC site visits for our VR & AI Companion projects!

[UBC IDEA Lab @UBCIDEALab]

In a paper led by our newly minted PhD candidate @JoeyWong_OY, we reflect on the ethical complexities of co-designing a VR program in long-term care and introduce the PARTNER framework for more inclusive participatory research. https://t.co/hx0ZPZ1jvT

[University of British Columbia @UBC]

Today we acknowledge members of the UBC community who are marking Nowruz, the Persian New Year. We hope that this Nowruz ushers in light and offers opportunities to come together in community and support.

[UBC IDEA Lab @UBCIDEALab]

We are proud to be one of the collaborating institutions of #ISG2026 and are looking forward to delivering 12 presentations at @SFU Harbour Centre from March 26-29, 2026. See you there! https://t.co/CIZT6NtD1m

[Dr. Lillian Hung 🇨🇦 @nurselillian]

New pub with Victoria, a trainee @UBCIDEALab a nurse Robotic Pets in Hospitals: Fostering Connection https://t.co/xozCOjY82P

[UBC IDEA Lab @UBCIDEALab]

On this #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the women whose knowledge, leadership, and care are shaping innovation in dementia, aging, and senior care research. Today and every day, we honour your contributions to creating a better world.

[UBC IDEA Lab @UBCIDEALab]

We are holding the Tumbler Ridge community in our hearts this Family Day. If you’re part of the UBC community and need support, please refer to wellbeing resources below:

[University of British Columbia @UBC]

We are deeply shocked and saddened by the shootings at Tumbler Ridge and extend our deepest sympathy to all those impacted. This is a truly horrific event and our hearts are with the people of Tumbler Ridge and all British Columbians. For university community members impacted by this event and who are seeking support, please visit this site for a list of supports and resources: https://t.co/pUcpNn0DI0

In acknowledgment of this tragedy, the University of British Columbia will be lowering its flags to half-mast.

[UBC IDEA Lab @UBCIDEALab]

At the @CIHR_IRSC IS Teams Networking Forum, @NurseLillian shared how our Learning Health System partnership with @VCHhealthcare is improving dementia transitions through a Learning Community. Learn more: https://t.co/4wQAwhQbWQ

[Dr. Lillian Hung 🇨🇦 @nurselillian]

New pub #VR in #LTC https://t.co/TdfPsaXOsA