Publications of the Week Hsp83 Loss Suppresses Proteasomal Activity Resulting in an Upregulation of Caspase-Dependent Compensatory AutophagyChoutka, C. and Gorski, S.M., et al. | September 1, 2017We utilized the fruitfly model organism, Drosophila melanogaster, to discover novel relationships between two proteins…sciencecitySeptember 1, 2017 Read More
Local News Development Path for Transdermal AripiprazoleAequus Pharmaceuticals | August 31, 2017Aequus Pharmaceuticals Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company with a focus on developing, advancing and promoting…sciencecityAugust 31, 2017 Read More
AwardsMonthly Award Summaries August 2017 Award WinnersScience in the City | August 31, 2017Dr. David Granville at the Institute for Heart and Lung Health at St. Paul's Hospital…sciencecityAugust 31, 2017 Read More
Publications of the Week Integrative Analysis Identifies Four Molecular and Clinical Subsets in Uveal MelanomaRobertson, A.G., et al. | August 30, 2017UVM arises from melanocytes (melanin pigment producing cells) that reside in the uveal tract of…sciencecityAugust 30, 2017 Read More
Interesting Articles Opinion: B.C. Is Fast Becoming Neuroscience Centre of Excellence for CanadaThe Vancouver Sun | August 30, 2017It’s easy to argue that our brains are our most important resource. One in three…sciencecityAugust 30, 2017 Read More
Publications of the Week REVIEW: Regenerative Medicine and Cell-Based Approaches to Restore Pancreatic FunctionEllis, C. and Kieffer, T.J., et al. | August 29, 2017The pancreas is a complex organ with exocrine and endocrine components. Many pathologies impair exocrine…sciencecityAugust 29, 2017 Read More
Local News Innovation and Robotics Will Speed up Tumour AnalysisGenome BC | August 29, 2017Genome BC is investing in a cancer research project that aims to speed up genetic…sciencecityAugust 29, 2017 Read More
Local News Translational Immunology: An Interview with Dr. Shirin KalyanCentre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences | August 28, 2017CHÉOS’ new Scientist Dr. Shirin Kalyan, a translational immunologist, used to sit in her undergraduate immunology…sciencecityAugust 28, 2017 Read More
Publications of the Week TIA1 Mutations in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia Promote Phase Separation and Alter Stress Granule DynamicsMackenzie, I.R., et al. | August 28, 2017The general focus of our UBC Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) research group is to improve diagnosis…sciencecityAugust 28, 2017 Read More
Publications of the Week Bypassing Drug-Resistance Mechanisms of Prostate Cancer with Small-Molecules That Target Androgen Receptor Chromatin InteractionsDalal, K. and Rennie, P.S., et al. | August 25, 2017We tested our lead anti-AR DBD inhibitor, VPC-14449, on a panel of anti-androgen resistant prostate…sciencecityAugust 25, 2017 Read More