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August 25, 2026Dr. Yale Zhu Recognized for Advancing Wood-Fibre Foam Technology
Dr. Yale Zhu has been named one of Pulp & Paper Canada’s 2026 Top 10 Under 40, recognizing his work advancing sustainable materials and forest-sector innovation
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August 15, 2026BPI Inside the Lab #12 - Akshai Bose Developing Longer-Lasting Joint Support for Osteoarthritis
PhD student Akshai Bose is developing biomaterial-based viscosupplements to improve joint lubrication, durability and mobility for osteoarthritis treatment.
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August 12, 2026Making Flexibles Better for Society and the Environment: BPI-Unilever Collaboration
Flexibles refer to flexible plastic packaging (films, pouches, sachets, wraps), representing approximately 20–25% of the overall global packaging industry. This
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August 11, 2026Innovation UBC Highlights Dr. Jiang’s Sustainable Biomaterials Research
Dr. Feng Jiang is transforming B.C. forest residues into biodegradable biofoam, textile fibres and cellulose aerogels, while strategic partnerships help advance
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July 30, 2026Call for Innovations: ATR Launch Program
BPI’s ATR Launch is an industry-focused program to support the development of your biobased innovation from lab towards commercialization and impact. It brings.
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July 22, 2026BPI Inside the Lab #11 - Alexandra Rousseau Transforming Cellulose into High-Performance Films
PhD student Alexandra Rousseau is exploring how plant-derived cellulose can be transformed into advanced, sustainable materials. In this video, Alexandra demons
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July 20, 2026Paradis Shares Insights on Challenges Facing B.C.'s Pulp Sector
The closure of Canfor’s Northwood pulp mill is a devastating blow to workers and the Prince George community. This Radio-Canada article features insights from B
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July 16, 2026Eleven BPI Researchers Receive NSERC Discovery Research Program Funding
Congratulations to the 11 BPI researchers who have been awarded funding through the 2026 NSERC Discovery Research Program.The NSERC Discovery Research Program provides long-term support for investigator-led research, enabling scientists and engineers to pursue new ideas, advance fundamental…
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July 8, 2026Jiang Elected a 2025 Fellow of International Academy of Wood Science
Congratulations to Dr. Feng Jiang on being elected a 2025 Fellow of IAWS—a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions to sustainable materials
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July 7, 2026From Lab to Startup: Fernandes’ Entrepreneurial Journey
Innovation UBC features PhD Student Ariane Fernandes and her journey launching Canopy Bioproducts, a UBC spin-off co-founded with BPI researchers Emily Cranston
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July 2, 2026Martinez Appointed Head of UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering
Congratulations to Dr. Mark Martinez on his appointment as Head of the UBC Department of Chemical Engineering and Biological Engineering, effective July 1, 2026
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June 26, 2026Wood Leather Takes the Big Screen at Science World's FIFA Experience
Watch BPI's Wood Leather at Science World's FIFA Experience. Screening daily through Sept. 7 in the Science Theatre after the Christine Sinclair film.