Local News Cracking the Complex Biology of Cannabis Medium | June 9, 2020 In 2017, University of British Columbia botanist Lacey Samuels applied for her first permit from…eabramovichJune 9, 2020 Read More
Publications of the Week Epithelial-Interleukin-1 Inhibits Collagen Formation by Airway Fibroblasts: Implications for Asthma Osei, E.T., et al. | June 8, 2020 The authors found that there was increased release of IL-1α and its family member IL-1β…eabramovichJune 8, 2020 Read More
Local News Algernon Receives U.S. FDA Clearance for Multinational Phase 2b/3 Human Study to Evaluate Ifenprodil as a Potential Therapeutic for COVID-19 Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc. | June 8, 2020 Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: AGN) (FRANKFURT: AGW) (OTCQB: AGNPF) (the “Company” or “Algernon”) a clinical stage…eabramovichJune 8, 2020 Read More
Local News Amplifying BC’s COVID-19 Testing Capacity UBC Science | June 8, 2020 Public health authorities around the world are facing a significant challenge: ensuring a large enough…eabramovichJune 8, 2020 Read More
Local News Northern Light: How Canadian Research Offers Hope in the Fight against COVID-19 Canadian Institutes of Health Research | June 5, 2020 It's probably safe to say that 2020 is not unfolding the way any of us…eabramovichJune 5, 2020 Read More
Local News SBME PhD Rotation Program: Matthew Hickey on a Rare Opportunity for BME Grad Students UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | June 5, 2020 Collaborative and interdisciplinary research is integral to scientific advancement. Too often, silos form around avenues…eabramovichJune 5, 2020 Read More
Local News How Cannabidiol May Be Helpful in Treating Diabetes-Related Arrhythmias SFU News | June 5, 2020 Cardiac complications and arrhythmias, which include fast, slow and irregular heartbeats, are major causes of…eabramovichJune 5, 2020 Read More
AwardsFeatured Awards Funding for the Use of Methods of Deep Learning for the Virtual Screening for COVID19 Therapeutic Candidates UBC Data Science Institute | June 4, 2020 The DSI is excited to announce funding support to Drs. Artem Cherkasov and Faraz Hach from the…eabramovichJune 4, 2020 Read More
Publications of the Week Genetic Variants Drive Altered Epigenetic Regulation of Endotoxin Response in BTBR Macrophages Ciernia, A.V., et al. | June 4, 2020 This work examines how genetics and environment influence immune system regulation in a mouse model…eabramovichJune 4, 2020 Read More
Publications of the Week Activating AKT1 and PIK3CA Mutations in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Herberts, C., et al. | June 3, 2020 Activating mutations in AKT1 and PIK3CA are undercharacterised in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), but…eabramovichJune 3, 2020 Read More