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Wilfred Jefferies
Local News

Lipid-Free Binary Platform Boosts Vaccine and Nanomedicine Delivery

The Centre for Blood Research | March 13, 2026
In a ground breaking advancement poised to revolutionize the fields of vaccinology and nanomedicine, researchers…
karnottMarch 13, 2026
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the 51st cohort of UBC’s Venture Founder program
Local News

UBC Medicine Startups Propel Global Health Innovations Through Venture Founder

UBC Faculty of Medicine | March 13, 2026
Seven startup ventures founded by UBC Faculty of Medicine community members have joined the 51st…
karnottMarch 13, 2026
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robert holt
Publications of the Week

Self-Multimerization of mRNA LNP-Derived Antigen Improves Antibody Responses

Despins, C., et al. | March 12, 2026
Background: mRNA LNP technology is now being widely applied as a highly effective vaccine platform.…
karnottMarch 12, 2026
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Dr. Mark MacLachlan (left) presented Stephen MacDonald (right) with his award at the Faculty of Science meeting on March 3, 2026
Featured Awards

Dr. Stephen MacDonald Recognized With Faculty of Science Excellence in Service Award

UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | March 12, 2026
We’re excited to extend our congratulations to Stephen MacDonald, our MSL IT Director, for receiving…
karnottMarch 12, 2026
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Julia Smith
Local News

New Book Examines How COVID-19 Crisis Entrenched Inequality for Women Around the World

SFU Faculty of Health Sciences | March 11, 2026
A newly released compendium, Feminism and COVID-19: How Women Fare in the Face of a…
karnottMarch 11, 2026
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DNA
Local News

Advancing Women’s Health Through Genomics: Why Now Is the Time to Act

Genome BC | March 11, 2026
Despite decades of progress, persistent gaps in research design, data and care delivery continue to…
karnottMarch 11, 2026
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Sharmila Anandasabapathy
Local News

International Women’s Day

UBC Faculty of Medicine | March 11, 2026
In honour of the 115th International Women’s Day (IWD), meet some of the outstanding women…
karnottMarch 11, 2026
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researcher doing experiments close up
Interesting Articles

Applications Open for Cache Challenge #8: Finding Ligands Targeting GID4

Conscience | March 10, 2026
We’re pleased to launch the eighth CACHE Challenge, which is now accepting applications. The deadline…
karnottMarch 10, 2026
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robert holt
Publications of the Week

Self-Multimerization of mRNA LNP-Derived Antigen Improves Antibody Responses

Despins, C., et al. | March 12, 2026
Background: mRNA LNP technology is now being widely applied as a highly effective vaccine platform.…
karnottMarch 12, 2026
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Nuthan Vikas Bathula
Publications of the Week

Formulation and Administration Timing of Lipid Derivatized JAK-Inhibitor and Corticosteroid Modulate saRNA-LNP Inflammation and Expression

Bathula, N., et al. | March 6, 2026
Self-amplifying RNA (saRNA)-lipid nanoparticle (LNP) therapeutics represent a transformative advance in nucleic acid medicine, enabling…
karnottMarch 6, 2026
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Mahmoud Pouladi
Publications of the Week

Silencing of Human HTT by Targeted CRISPR/dCas9-Mediated Epigenetic Editing

Tay, Y., et al. | February 23, 2026
Gene silencing is widely recognized as a promising therapeutic approach for dominant monogenic disorders. Current…
karnottFebruary 23, 2026
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Aslı Munzur
Publications of the Week

Clonal Hematopoiesis After 177Lu-PSMA-617 Radioligand Therapy in Prostate Cancer

Munzur, A., et al. | February 20, 2026
Background: Clonal hematopoiesis (CH) is a precursor state linked to risk of hematological neoplasms, and…
karnottFebruary 20, 2026
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Kiran Soma
Publications of the Week

Direct Measurement of Free Glucocorticoids in Small Volumes of Mouse and Rat Serum Using Ultrafiltration and Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Mazurenko, A., et al. | February 17, 2026
Glucocorticoids are critical steroid hormones secreted from the adrenal glands. In mice and rats, over…
karnottFebruary 17, 2026
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Christian Steidl
Publications of the Week

Multidimensional Characterization of Tumour–Immune Architecture Reveals Clinically Relevant Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma Subtypes

Aoki, T., et al. | February 12, 2026
The tissue architecture of classic Hodgkin Lymphoma (CHL) is unique among cancers and characterized by…
karnottFebruary 12, 2026
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Yang Ge
Publications of the Week

GluN2B-Specific NMDAR Positive Allosteric Modulation Reverses Cognitive and Behavioral Abnormalities in Mecp2 and Disc1 Transgenic Mice

Ge., Y., et al. | February 10, 2026
The GluN2B subunit of N-methyl-d-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) plays a central role in synaptic development and…
karnottFebruary 10, 2026
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Juan Burckhardt
Publications of the Week

A Bacteroides Synthetic Biology Toolkit To Build an in Vivo Malabsorption Biosensor

McCallum, G., et al. | February 5, 2026
The human gut is a dynamic environment, where changes in pH, oxygen, and osmolality influence…
karnottFebruary 5, 2026
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Wilfred Jefferies
Local News

Lipid-Free Binary Platform Boosts Vaccine and Nanomedicine Delivery

The Centre for Blood Research | March 13, 2026
In a ground breaking advancement poised to revolutionize the fields of vaccinology and nanomedicine, researchers…
karnottMarch 13, 2026
Read More
the 51st cohort of UBC’s Venture Founder program
Local News

UBC Medicine Startups Propel Global Health Innovations Through Venture Founder

UBC Faculty of Medicine | March 13, 2026
Seven startup ventures founded by UBC Faculty of Medicine community members have joined the 51st…
karnottMarch 13, 2026
Read More
Julia Smith
Local News

New Book Examines How COVID-19 Crisis Entrenched Inequality for Women Around the World

SFU Faculty of Health Sciences | March 11, 2026
A newly released compendium, Feminism and COVID-19: How Women Fare in the Face of a…
karnottMarch 11, 2026
Read More
DNA
Local News

Advancing Women’s Health Through Genomics: Why Now Is the Time to Act

Genome BC | March 11, 2026
Despite decades of progress, persistent gaps in research design, data and care delivery continue to…
karnottMarch 11, 2026
Read More
Sharmila Anandasabapathy
Local News

International Women’s Day

UBC Faculty of Medicine | March 11, 2026
In honour of the 115th International Women’s Day (IWD), meet some of the outstanding women…
karnottMarch 11, 2026
Read More
eye
Local News

New Canadian Biotech 26therapeutics Inc. Targets Root Cause of Dry Eye Disease with First-in-Class Therapy

adMare BioInnovations | March 10, 2026
adMare BioInnovations is proud to announce the launch of 26therapeutics Inc., a new Canadian life…
karnottMarch 10, 2026
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Connor Thompson
Local News

Viruses: Quantum Probes of Life

UBC Microbiology and Immunology | March 9, 2026
Viruses exist at the boundary between living and non-living matter, making them ideal experimental probes…
karnottMarch 9, 2026
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cancer cells
Local News

Zymeworks and Royalty Pharma Enter into $250 Million Royalty-Backed Note Financing

T-Net | March 9, 2026
Zymeworks and Royalty Pharma announced an agreement for $250 million in funding from Royalty Pharma…
karnottMarch 9, 2026
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Govinda Sharma
Spotlight

Dr. Govinda Sharma Talks T Cell Receptors and Cell Therapy

Science in the City | February 26, 2020
Dr. Govinda Sharma is a postdoctoral fellow working in the laboratory of Dr. Rob Holt…
sciencecityFebruary 26, 2020
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Crystal, Ruini and Scott Open Science Network
Spotlight

Ruini Xiong and Crystal Zheng Talk Biodegradable Plastic Alternatives

Science in the City | September 25, 2019
Ruini Xiong and Crystal Zheng are recent graduates of Templeton Secondary, where they participated in…
sciencecitySeptember 25, 2019
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Meaghan Jones
Spotlight

Dr. Meaghan Jones Talks Epigenetics, Allergies, and the Immune System

Science in the City | November 23, 2018
Dr. Meaghan Jones recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Michael Kobor…
sciencecityNovember 23, 2018
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Miguel Ramirez
Spotlight

Miguel Ramirez on Development and the Cerebellum

Science in the City | August 1, 2018
Miguel Ramirez is a PhD candidate in the laboratory of Dr. Dan Goldowitz at the…
sciencecityAugust 1, 2018
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Cody Lo
Spotlight

Cody Lo Talks Research, Medicine, and Science Communications

Science in the City | July 4, 2018
Cody Lo is a first year medical student at the University of British Columbia working…
sciencecityJuly 4, 2018
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Chloe Gerak
Spotlight

Chloe Gerak Talks Protein-Protein Interaction Inhibition and Cancer

Science in the City | May 31, 2018
Chloe Gerak is a PhD candidate in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at…
sciencecityMay 31, 2018
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Dr. Carol Chen
Spotlight

Dr. Carol Chen Talks Epigenetics and Bioinformatics

Science in the City | February 7, 2018
Dr. Carol Chen is a recent doctoral graduate in the laboratory of Dr. Matt Lorincz…
sciencecityFebruary 7, 2018
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Artem Babaian
Spotlight

Artem Babaian Talks Endogenous Retroviruses and Cancer

Science in the City | January 2, 2018
Artem Babaian is a PhD candidate in the laboratory of Dr. Dixie Mager at the…
sciencecityJanuary 2, 2018
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researcher doing experiments close up
Interesting Articles

Applications Open for Cache Challenge #8: Finding Ligands Targeting GID4

Conscience | March 10, 2026
We’re pleased to launch the eighth CACHE Challenge, which is now accepting applications. The deadline…
karnottMarch 10, 2026
Read More
lab bench clinic
Interesting Articles

Second Call for Applications for Expanded DMOS Program Includes Clinical Research

Conscience | February 24, 2026
We’re pleased to announce that applications are now open for the second round of our…
karnottFebruary 24, 2026
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Thriving in Graduate School
Interesting Articles

Wall Awards for Graduate Students

UBC Graduate School | February 18, 2026
UBC is thrilled to announce the launch the third annual competition for the Wall Fellowships…
karnottFebruary 18, 2026
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colorectal cancer cells
Interesting Articles

25 for 25: SCN’s Silver Anniversary Awards

Stem Cell Network | February 9, 2026
For 25 years, the Stem Cell Network has worked to transform lives through regenerative medicine…
karnottFebruary 9, 2026
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Laboratory glassware
Interesting Articles

2026 ACPBC Scholarships Available for Chemistry Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Association of the Chemical Profession of British Columbia | February 3, 2026
The Association of the Chemical Profession of British Columbia (ACPBC) is pleased to announce open…
karnottFebruary 3, 2026
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students in lecture hall
Interesting Articles

Undergraduate Summer Research Program

Centre for Blood Research | February 2, 2026
Are you an undergraduate or medical student looking for summer research experience? The Centre for…
karnottFebruary 2, 2026
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Young scientists
Interesting Articles

Request for Applications: BC Cancer 2026 Summer Research Studentship Competition

BC Cancer Research | January 26, 2026
We are pleased to announce the BC Cancer 2026 Summer Research Studentship competition. Summer research…
karnottJanuary 26, 2026
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researcher doing experiments close up
Interesting Articles

Carraresi Foundation Early Career Clinician Investigator Award

Providence Research | January 19, 2026
Providence Research is inviting applications for the Carraresi Foundation Early Career Clinician Investigator Award. This…
karnottJanuary 19, 2026
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Teresa Tsang
Featured AwardsYour Voice

$11.5M Study Aims to Bring Precision Heart Care to Every Corner of BC

Isabelle Korchinski | December 4, 2025
Dr. Teresa Tsang A new research effort at UBC is reimagining how heart disease is…
karnottDecember 4, 2025
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Michael Smith
Your Voice

Celebrating BC’s First Nobel Laureate Michael Smith: The Heart and Soul of Molecular Genetics

Tara Fernandez | September 28, 2018
Dr. Michael Smith accepting the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993. In 1976, a couple…
sciencecitySeptember 28, 2018
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Brain Organoid
Your Voice

Brain Organoids: Progress and Prospects

Tara Fernandez | June 6, 2018
Creamy white spheres, roughly the size of peas, immersed in a swirling pink solution. To…
sciencecityJune 6, 2018
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BC Children's Hospital
Your Voice

Children’s Heart Centre at BCCH Becomes Research Leader on a Rare Pediatric Arrhythmia

Dr. Karolina Jones | October 19, 2017
The Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT) Registry and Biobank is an international multi-centre study led…
sciencecityOctober 19, 2017
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Your Voice

The Nuts and Bolts of Peanut Allergies

Dr. Tara Fernandez | June 14, 2017
The humble peanut butter and jelly sandwich, once a common lunchbox favourite, now features on…
sciencecityJune 14, 2017
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Two stories of transition success
Your Voice

Two Stories of Transition Success

Dr. Olga Zamudio Prieto | April 21, 2017
Success is such an arbitrary measure. “My main advice is to create your own definition…
sciencecityApril 21, 2017
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Your Voice

Canadian Health Research in the Trump Era

Dr. Tamara Korolnek | March 24, 2017
Given the difficulties associated with Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR) grant applications in the…
sciencecityMarch 24, 2017
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Your Voice

Booze, Beakers, and Brains – The Rise of Vancouver’s Science Pub Nights

Tara Fernandez | March 6, 2017
On a drizzly mid-week evening downtown, beer glasses clink as a roomful of people sit,…
sciencecityMarch 6, 2017
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Dr. Mark MacLachlan (left) presented Stephen MacDonald (right) with his award at the Faculty of Science meeting on March 3, 2026
Featured Awards

Dr. Stephen MacDonald Recognized With Faculty of Science Excellence in Service Award

UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | March 12, 2026
We’re excited to extend our congratulations to Stephen MacDonald, our MSL IT Director, for receiving…
karnottMarch 12, 2026
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Gina Ogilvie
Featured Awards

Terry Fox Research Institute Invests $10M in National Cancer Prevention Initiative

Terry Fox Research Institute | March 6, 2026
The Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) has joined forces with the Canadian Institutes of Health…
karnottMarch 6, 2026
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Isabella Tai
Awards

BC Cancer Researchers Receive CIHR Cancer Prevention Team Grants

Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre | March 4, 2026
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that the Government of Canada and…
karnottMarch 4, 2026
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Ali Bashashat
Monthly Award Summaries

February 2026 Award Winners

Science in Vancouver | March 2, 2026
Pictured left to right: Drs. Brad Nelson, Gillian Hanley, and Ali Bashashati We’re excited to…
karnottMarch 2, 2026
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Grace Kuo
Featured Awards

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Travel Award Recipients

The Centre for Blood Research | February 27, 2026
With the support of Travel Awards provided by the Centre for Blood Research (CBR), numerous…
karnottFebruary 27, 2026
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Ali Bashashati
Featured Awards

Harnessing AI To Improve Ovarian Cancer Outcomes

UBC Faculty of Medicine | February 26, 2026
UBC researchers are part of an international team awarded $2 million to study how artificial…
karnottFebruary 26, 2026
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Faranak Farzan
Featured Awards

SFU Secures $4.4M To Drive Innovation and Transform Global Health Outcomes

SFU News | February 19, 2026
The funding supports four SFU-led projects that address some of society’s most pressing health challenges…
karnottFebruary 19, 2026
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Lyndia Wu
Featured Awards

UBC Medicine Researchers Awarded More Than $30 Million From CIHR

UBC Faculty of Medicine | February 11, 2026
UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers were awarded more than $30 million in combined funding through…
karnottFebruary 11, 2026
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