Stories from Ana-Maria Oproescu at The Ubyssey

Ono’s installation panel talks math, movies and robots

Ana-Maria Oproescu — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 09:20:35 +0000

On November 22, UBC spent the day welcoming its new president, Dr. Santa Ono. After an installation ceremony and celebration concert, Santa hosted a forum of four talks centred on the theme of discovery.

Study: How genetics markers could help kids with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Ana-Maria Oproescu — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 17:14:36 +0000

Illustration Christine Sison / The Ubyssey

It’s the leading known cause of preventable developmental disability in Canada and affects between five per cent of North American children. FASD is a range of physical, cognitive and behavioural deficits that result from prenatal drinking.

Arts and Culture night provides snapshots of student life

Ana-Maria Oproescu — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 04:18:15 +0000

The Calendar, in collaboration with UBC’s Arts and Culture district, hosted its first Arts and Culture night, an evening dedicated to celebrating student expression. Performing for over 300 attendees were members of BVP, UBC Slam and UBC Improv.

UBC's MS Clinic is at the forefront of research and treatment

Ana-Maria Oproescu — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 04:57:23 +0000

photo Will McDonald / The Ubyssey

UBC's Multiple Sclerosis and Neuromyelitis Optica clinics are global leaders in innovative research and brings a diverse, multidisciplinary team together with patients in an effort to redefine MS research and treatment and it’s paying off.