Local News Biotechnology in BC — Future Treatments and Potential Cures for CancerUBC Faculty of Medicine | April 27, 2021The pandemic has shone a spotlight on the critical role biotechnology companies play in developing…pthomsonApril 27, 2021 Read More
Publications of the Week CD248 Enhances Tissue Factor (TF) Procoagulant Function, Promoting Arterial and Venous Thrombosis in Mouse ModelsKapopara, P. R, et al. | April 27, 2021This week we profile a recent publication in the Journal of Thromosis and Haemostasis from…pthomsonApril 27, 2021 Read More
Publications of the Week ARID1A Regulates R-Loop Associated DNA Replication StressTsai, S., et al. | April 26, 2021The Stirling lab is focused on why cancer cells usually make more mistakes than normal…pthomsonApril 26, 2021 Read More
Local News UBC Startup Acquired by Bill Gates-Backed CompanyBusiness In Vancouver | April 26, 2021Metabolik Technologies has been acquired by U.S.-based Allonnia, which is backed by Gates’ Cascade Investment.…pthomsonApril 26, 2021 Read More
Local News Biological Sciences Photo Contest 2021 WinnersSFU Department of Biological Sciences | April 23, 2021The SFU Department of Biological Sciences is pleased to announce the winners of their second…pthomsonApril 23, 2021 Read More
Interesting Articles Federal Budget Recognizes Strategic Importance of Canada’s Biotech SectorFinancial Post | April 23, 2021The federal budget highlighted the vital role biotechnology innovation is playing in addressing the COVID-19…pthomsonApril 23, 2021 Read More
Local News Overgrowth of Gut Yeast in Newborns May Increase Asthma RiskMichael Smith Laboratories | April 22, 2021An overgrowth of yeast in the gut within the first few months of life may…pthomsonApril 22, 2021 Read More
Publications of the Week Macrophages with Reduced Expressions of Classical M1 and M2 Surface Markers in Human Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Exhibit Pro-Inflammatory Gene SignaturesTakiguchi, H., et al. | April 22, 2021The classical M1/M2 polarity of macrophages may not be applicable to inflammatory lung diseases including…pthomsonApril 22, 2021 Read More
AwardsFeatured Awards From Counterflow to Infection-Resistant Catheter Coatings: A Look into CBR ProjectsThe Centre for Blood Research | April 21, 2021The Kastrup and Kizhakkedathu labs at the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) were awarded funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research…pthomsonApril 21, 2021 Read More
Local News When a Pandemic and an Epidemic CollideMichael Smith Laboratories | April 21, 2021We’ve become familiar with the possible long-term effects of COVID-19 on heart, lung and brain…pthomsonApril 21, 2021 Read More