Research Institutes

Okanagan Institute for Biodiversity, Resilience, and Ecosystem Services (BRAES)

The Okanagan Institute for Biodiversity, Resilience, and Ecosystem Services (BRAES) is a multi-disciplinary group of over 25 faculty members and their graduate students working in ecology, biodiversity and conservation, and environmental sustainability on UBC’s Okanagan Campus.
braes.ok.ubc.ca / 250.807.9023

Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship (CIIC)

The Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship (CIIC) is Canada’s only university-based research centre with a dedicated focus on social policy and issues concerned with the full inclusion and citizenship of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. cic.ubc@ubc.ca / 604–822–5872

Institute for Community Engaged Research (ICER)

The Institute for Community Engaged Research (ICER) supports socially engaged research with communities internationally, nationally, and in the Okanagan Valley. Sharing a commitment to research that supports diversity, equity, and social justice, the Institute facilitates the participation of community members, organizations, students, and academics as co-researchers.
icer.ok.ubc.ca / 250.807.9667

Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention (IHLCDP)

The Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention (IHLCDP) is an innovative and collaborative research centre that creates and uses new knowledge to enhance healthy living and chronic disease prevention through the development of interdisciplinary and community-based collaborations.
ihlcdp.ok.ubc.ca / 250.807.8072

Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI)

The MMRI is a multi-disciplinary, multi-campus research hub that fosters collaboration between local, national and international R&D sectors. Its members come from diverse fields, including engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, management, health and medical sciences. Research clusters supported by the MMRI engage in innovative core and applied research in emerging areas of materials and manufacturing at macro, micro and nano-scales. 250.807.9652


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