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Yuzhuo Wang
Local News

Cancer-Derived Lactic Acid as a Potential Upstream Contributor to Tumor Hypoxia

Kang, N., et al. | October 22, 2026
Hypoxia contributes to tumor progression, abnormal blood vessel formation, immune suppression, and therapeutic resistance. Although…
karnottOctober 22, 2026
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Elizabeth Rideout
Publications of the Week

Sex-Biased Expression of Enteroendocrine Cell-Derived Hormones Contributes to Higher Fat Storage in Drosophila Females

Biswas, P., et al. | October 22, 2026
Enteroendocrine (EE) cells in the Drosophila gut produce and release multiple factors, including Allatostatin A…
karnottOctober 22, 2026
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Asli Munzur
Featured Awards

Asli Munzur Receives 2026 PCFC Grant-in-Aid Research Award

Vancouver Prostate Centre | October 20, 2026
Asli Munzur, a PhD candidate at the Vancouver Prostate Centre, has received a 2026 Prostate…
karnottOctober 20, 2026
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Chris Maxwell
Local News

Lactation Drug Could Reduce Breast Cancer Risk After Childbirth, Study Suggests

UBC News | October 20, 2026
An international team of scientists has found that a lactation drug could reduce the risk…
karnottOctober 20, 2026
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Shaghayegh Nouruzi
Featured Awards

Dr. Shaghayegh Nouruzi Receives CRS 2026 Next Generation of Scientists Award

Vancouver Prostate Centre | October 19, 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Shaghayegh Nouruzi, a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Zoubeidi’s lab, on receiving a…
karnottOctober 19, 2026
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Stuart Turvey
Local News

It’s Prime Time: Can New Gene Editing Technologies Re-Write the Future of Health?

Genome BC | October 19, 2026
Many rare genetic diseases are caused by a “typo” in our DNA. For most, fixing…
karnottOctober 19, 2026
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Miles Mannas
Featured Awards

Dr. Miles Mannas Receives 2026 PCF Young Investigator Award to Study Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Vancouver Prostate Centre | October 16, 2026
Dr. Miles Mannas, Senior Research Scientist at the Vancouver Prostate Centre and Assistant Professor in…
karnottOctober 16, 2026
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Science World in Vancouver
Local News

BC Sees Development of Specialized Space for Life-Sciences Sector

Life Sciences BC | October 16, 2026
British Columbia’s growing life-sciences sector is creating a new commercial real estate opportunity, but the…
karnottOctober 16, 2026
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Elizabeth Rideout
Publications of the Week

Sex-Biased Expression of Enteroendocrine Cell-Derived Hormones Contributes to Higher Fat Storage in Drosophila Females

Biswas, P., et al. | October 22, 2026
Enteroendocrine (EE) cells in the Drosophila gut produce and release multiple factors, including Allatostatin A…
karnottOctober 22, 2026
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felix ma
Publications of the Week

CSF1R+ Macrophages and Osteoclasts Are Essential for Limb Bone Development During Embryogenesis

Ma, F., et al. | October 12, 2026
Colony-stimulating factor-1 receptor (CSF1R) provides essential signals for macrophage and osteoclast proliferation, differentiation, and survival,…
karnottOctober 12, 2026
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Sofie Tolmeijer
Publications of the Week

Tumor-Intrinsic Blood and Imaging Correlatives in Advanced Prostate Cancer Treated with Combination Radiopharmaceutical Therapy and Immunotherapy

Tolmeijer, S., et al. | October 7, 2026
The PRINCE trial showed the clinical activity for 177Lu-PSMA-617 in combination with pembrolizumab for metastatic…
karnottOctober 7, 2026
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Sriram Subramaniam
Publications of the Week

Diminished Sialoside Binding in Novel H5N1 Influenza Hemagglutinin Variants Identified in a Human Patient

Ni, J., et al. | October 2, 2026
In 2024, an adolescent female in British Columbia was hospitalised presenting with severe symptoms including…
karnottOctober 2, 2026
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Jessica Levesley
Publications of the Week

Loss of Interruption in the HTT CAG Repeat Is Associated With Somatic Expansion and Loss of Medium Spiny Neurons in Huntington’s Disease

Kay, C., et al. | September 23, 2026
Synonymous loss-of-interruption variants in the expanded CAG repeat sequence of Huntingtin (HTT) accelerate the clinical…
karnottSeptember 23, 2026
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Eliana Seburn
Publications of the Week

Protocol for Induction and Quantification of Injury-Primed Axon Outgrowth in Adult Mouse DRG Neurons

Seburn, E., et al. | September 18, 2026
Adult dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons provide a powerful model to study axon growth. Dissociated…
karnottSeptember 18, 2026
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Jessica Rosin
Publications of the Week

Gestational Inhibition of CSF1R Signaling Using PLX5622 Drives Musculoskeletal Changes in Postnatal Offspring

Memar, R., et al. | September 8, 2026
Despite our understanding of the musculoskeletal system under homeostatic conditions and during tissue remodeling, the…
karnottSeptember 8, 2026
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Brian MacVicar
Publications of the Week

A Microglia–Astrocyte Signaling Axis Regulates Astrocyte Piezo1 Expression and Inflammatory Responses

Bai, Y., et al. | September 2, 2026
Structural tissue alterations in numerous brain disorders can initiate mechanosensory signaling pathways and influence neuropathology.…
karnottSeptember 2, 2026
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Yuzhuo Wang
Local News

Cancer-Derived Lactic Acid as a Potential Upstream Contributor to Tumor Hypoxia

Kang, N., et al. | October 22, 2026
Hypoxia contributes to tumor progression, abnormal blood vessel formation, immune suppression, and therapeutic resistance. Although…
karnottOctober 22, 2026
Read More
Chris Maxwell
Local News

Lactation Drug Could Reduce Breast Cancer Risk After Childbirth, Study Suggests

UBC News | October 20, 2026
An international team of scientists has found that a lactation drug could reduce the risk…
karnottOctober 20, 2026
Read More
Stuart Turvey
Local News

It’s Prime Time: Can New Gene Editing Technologies Re-Write the Future of Health?

Genome BC | October 19, 2026
Many rare genetic diseases are caused by a “typo” in our DNA. For most, fixing…
karnottOctober 19, 2026
Read More
Science World in Vancouver
Local News

BC Sees Development of Specialized Space for Life-Sciences Sector

Life Sciences BC | October 16, 2026
British Columbia’s growing life-sciences sector is creating a new commercial real estate opportunity, but the…
karnottOctober 16, 2026
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Paula Littlejohn
Local News

Putting a Spotlight on Malnutrition in Canada: Alumni Catch-up With Dr. Paula Littlejohn

UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | October 15, 2026
Dr. Paula Littlejohn is a former member of the lab of Dr. Brett Finlay (MSL…
karnottOctober 15, 2026
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Poul Sorensen
Local News

Finding New Treatment Targets for Childhood Cancers: Q&A With Dr. Poul Sorensen

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | October 14, 2026
For children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer, treatment can involve surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Each…
karnottOctober 14, 2026
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Chadi Saad-Roy
Local News

Even Modest Post-Infection Complications Can Make Expanded Vaccine Coverage Cost Effective: New Modelling

UBC Science | October 14, 2026
New modelling led by interdisciplinary scientists at the University of British Columbia (UBC) could help…
karnottOctober 14, 2026
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Govinda Sharma
Local News

Three New BC Projects Strengthen the Tools Behind Cancer Research

Genome BC | October 13, 2026
Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide and the tools researchers rely on to…
karnottOctober 13, 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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laboratory
Interesting Articles

Carraresi Foundation Early Career Clinician Investigator Award

Providence Research | September 16, 2026
The Carraresi Foundation Early Career Clinician Investigator Award supports early career clinician investigators affiliated with…
karnottSeptember 16, 2026
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canadian parliament
Interesting Articles

Applications Reopen for NSERC Alliance International Collaboration Grants

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | September 8, 2026
Canadian university researchers can once again access funding to collaborate with international research teams through…
karnottSeptember 8, 2026
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canadian flag flying over the rocky mountains
Interesting Articles

Canada Recruits Dozens of Foreign Scientists and Researchers, Many From U.S.

Global News | September 4, 2026
Canadian universities have recruited dozens of foreign scientists and researchers, many of them poached from…
karnottSeptember 4, 2026
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science world
Interesting Articles

Life Sciences BC Brings Investors and Strategic Partners to Vancouver for Life Sciences Investment Week

Life Sciences BC | August 31, 2026
Life Sciences British Columbia (LSBC) is excited for the continued evolution of Invest in BC…
karnottAugust 31, 2026
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canadian parliament
Interesting Articles

Call for Nominations Now Open for 2027 NSERC Prizes

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | August 26, 2026
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2027 edition of the NSERC prizes. Prize recipients…
karnottAugust 26, 2026
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canadian flag flying over the rocky mountains
Interesting Articles

Indian Institute of Science and Mitacs Collaborate to Strengthen Canada–India Research Partnerships and Expand Global Research Mobility

Mitacs | August 24, 2026
A new collaboration between Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Mitacs will expand opportunities for…
karnottAugust 24, 2026
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students
Interesting Articles

Call for Nominations Opens for the 2026 Mitacs Innovation Awards

Mitacs | August 17, 2026
karnottAugust 17, 2026
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Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH)
Interesting Articles

Indigenous Perspectives on Mental Health: Resources and Insights from the MATRIX-N Learning Circle

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | August 14, 2026
The Multidisciplinary Alliance for Translational Research and Innovation in Neuropsychiatry (MATRIX-N) brings together researchers and…
karnottAugust 14, 2026
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Researcher in the scope room
Your Voice

UBC-Spinout ScopeSys Aims to Transform Genetic Medicine Development with Single-Molecule Analytics

ScopeSys | July 17, 2026
Vancouver-based ScopeSys is working to change how the next generation of genetic medicines are developed…
karnottJuly 17, 2026
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mouse from the gnoto core
Local NewsYour Voice

Celebrating One Year of Advancing Germ-Free Research

Natalia Carranza, Tahereh Bozorgmehr, Dr. Lisa Osborne, and Dr. Carolina Tropini | March 26, 2026
Authors: Natalia Carranza, Tahereh Bozorgmehr, Dr. Lisa Osborne, and Dr. Carolina Tropini Laboratory mice have…
karnottMarch 26, 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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Asli Munzur
Featured Awards

Asli Munzur Receives 2026 PCFC Grant-in-Aid Research Award

Vancouver Prostate Centre | October 20, 2026
Asli Munzur, a PhD candidate at the Vancouver Prostate Centre, has received a 2026 Prostate…
karnottOctober 20, 2026
Read More
Shaghayegh Nouruzi
Featured Awards

Dr. Shaghayegh Nouruzi Receives CRS 2026 Next Generation of Scientists Award

Vancouver Prostate Centre | October 19, 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Shaghayegh Nouruzi, a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Zoubeidi’s lab, on receiving a…
karnottOctober 19, 2026
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Miles Mannas
Featured Awards

Dr. Miles Mannas Receives 2026 PCF Young Investigator Award to Study Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Vancouver Prostate Centre | October 16, 2026
Dr. Miles Mannas, Senior Research Scientist at the Vancouver Prostate Centre and Assistant Professor in…
karnottOctober 16, 2026
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Nahanni Musiani
Featured Awards

Graduate Students Awarded 2025 Canada Graduate Scholarships

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | October 15, 2026
Congratulations to our current Graduate Program in Neuroscience (GPN) students who have received awards through…
karnottOctober 15, 2026
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Khaled Abdelrahman
Featured Awards

Dr. Khaled Abdelrahman Receives Funding to Investigate Relationship Between Blood Flow and Alzheimer’s Disease

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | October 13, 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Khaled Abdelrahman on receiving funding from the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of…
karnottOctober 13, 2026
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Dr. Naoko Ellis and Dr. Xun Liu
Featured Awards

Setting up for Interdisciplinary Success

UBC Engineering | October 7, 2026
The world moves fast, and UBC Faculty of Applied Science students deserve an educational experience…
karnottOctober 7, 2026
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Alexander Wiesman
Featured Awards

Three DMCBH Members Named 2025 Brain Canada Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | October 5, 2026
Congratulations to DMCBH members Drs. Zachary Pennington, Jessica Rosin and Alexander Wiesman, who have been…
karnottOctober 5, 2026
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Dr. Yusuke Shiraishi and Dr. Jan Vanwelkenhuyzen
Featured Awards

Dr. Yusuke Shiraishi and Dr. Jan Vanwelkenhuyzen Receive Health Research BC Awards

Vancouver Prostate Centre | October 2, 2026
Postdoctoral research fellows Dr. Yusuke Shiraishi and Dr. Jan Vanwelkenhuyzen of the Vancouver Prostate Centre…
karnottOctober 2, 2026
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