Dr. Lael Parrott, Dean of the Faculty of Science
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Dr. Lael Parrott appointed Dean, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

Building on her tenure as Dean pro tem, Dr. Lael Parrott will provide leadership and strategic vision in the Faculty of Science while advancing research excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student success in her five-year term as Dean.

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Reducing the side effects of cancer therapy

Dr. Christina Haston, a professor of medical physics, leads a research cluster that is advancing personalized radiation therapy while empowering undergraduate researchers.

Read more about biology student Anita Perazzo’s journey into research.

Dr. Emmanuel Osei in working with a 3D printer
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Researchers create 3D-printed living lung tissue

Dr. Emmanuel Osei and his research team have developed a 3D bio-printed model that closely mimics the complexity of natural lung tissue.

Learn more about this innovation that could transform how scientists study lung disease and develop new treatments.

In the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, students build lasting relationships with accomplished faculty while working on world-class research with local, national and global impact.
Looking at a wildfire spreading across the horizon from the otherside of Okanagan Lake at night.

Wildfire Research

The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science is home to several research and education programs designed in anticipation of, and response to, increasingly impactful wildfires.

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Featured Degrees

Sustainability Students at UBCO

Bachelor of Sustainability (BSust)

The Bachelor of Sustainability inspires students to understand and address complex environmental issues by integrating knowledge from different disciplines with hands-on and community-based learning.

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NEW: Master of Biotechnology (MBtec)

A course-based Master’s program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the Biotechnology industry.

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