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Awards
UBC-Developed Placental Monitoring Technology Receives ARPA-H Funding
UBC Engineering | July 23, 2026
A placental monitoring technology developed at UBC Applied Science has received funding from the U.S.…
Local News
STEMCELL Technologies and CCRM Partner to Expand Access to Matched GMP and RUO iPSC Lines for Cell Therapy Development
STEMCELL Technologies | July 22, 2026
STEMCELL Technologies and the Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM) today announced a partnership…
karnottJuly 22, 2026
Featured Awards
2025-26 William and Dorothy Gilbert Scholarship Recipients
UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | July 22, 2026
We extend our congratulations to Maor Arad and Sara Vujakovic, the recipients of the 2025-2026…
karnottJuly 22, 2026
Local News
Beaker Banter Podcast: Nanoparticles to the Rescue!
Innovation UBC | July 22, 2026
On the first episode of Beaker Banter, we sit down with Dr. Anna Blakney, an…
karnottJuly 22, 2026
Local News
How UBC’s New Express License Is Fast-Tracking Spin-Offs
Innovation UBC | July 21, 2026
Turning promising university research into real-world products requires strong partnerships between researchers, startups, investors, and…
karnottJuly 21, 2026
Local News
Behind the Lab Doors: Driving Cancer Diagnostics at the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Lab
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | July 21, 2026
When you step into the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Lab (AIM Lab), the energy is…
karnottJuly 21, 2026
Publications of the Week
A Binary Self-Amplifying Expression Platform Enabling Lipid Nanoparticle-Free Vaccines and Nanomedicines
Jefferies, W., et al. | July 20, 2026
Conventional mRNA vaccines played a crucial role in mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic but remain hampered…
karnottJuly 20, 2026
Publications of the Week
Characterization of a Two-Component Kinase That Initiates the Bacterial Catabolism of Hydroxyphenylethanones
Dexter, G.N., et al. | May 22, 2025
The prodigious ability of bacteria to catabolize aromatic compounds has sparked considerable efforts to engineer…
sciencecityMay 22, 2025
Publications of the Week
PI3K/AKT Signaling Mediates Stress-Inducible Amyloid Formation Through C-Myc
Lacroix, E., et al. | May 12, 2025
In response to environmental stress, eukaryotic cells reversibly form functional amyloid aggregates called amyloid bodies…
karnottMay 12, 2025
Publications of the Week
Bespoke Plant Glycoconjugates for Gut Microbiota-Mediated Drug Targeting
Ma, W., et al. | May 6, 2025
The gut microbiota of mammals possess unique metabolic pathways with untapped therapeutic potential. Using molecular…
karnottMay 6, 2025
Publications of the Week
A 3D Human iPSC-Derived Multi-Cell Type Neurosphere System to Model Cellular Responses to Chronic Amyloidosis
Wendt, S., et al. | April 30, 2025
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is characterized by progressive amyloid beta (Aβ) deposition in the brain, with…
karnottApril 30, 2025
Publications of the Week
Polyphosphatases Have a Polyphosphate-Independent Influence on the Virulence of Cryptococcus neoformans
Bhalla, K., et al. | April 24, 2025
Cryptococcus neoformans, an invasive basidiomycete fungal pathogen, causes one of the most prevalent, life-threatening diseases…
karnottApril 24, 2025
Publications of the Week
Antithrombotic Coating With Sheltered Positive Charges Prevents Contact Activation by Controlling Factor XII–Biointerface Binding
Ji, H., et al. | April 16, 2025
Antithrombotic surfaces that prevent coagulation activation without interfering with haemostasis are required for blood-contacting devices.…
karnottApril 16, 2025
Publications of the Week
Exploring B7-H4’s Role in Prostate Cancer Dormancy After Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Extracellular Matrix Interactions and Therapeutic Opportunities
Kang, N., et al. | April 14, 2025
Prostate cancer is mainly managed with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), but this often leads to…
karnottApril 14, 2025
Publications of the Week
A Secreted Tapasin Isoform Impairs Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte Recognition by Disrupting Exogenous MHC Class I Antigen Presentation
Seipp, R., et al. | April 10, 2025
Endogenous and exogenous antigen processing and presentation through the MHC class I peptide-loading complex (PLC)…
karnottApril 10, 2025
Local News
BC Cancer Investigators Participate in CCTG VISION Leadership Program
BC Cancer Research | June 3, 2026
Three BC Cancer clinical investigators are participating in the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) VISION…
karnottJune 3, 2026
Local News
SBME Graduates Showcase Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Community Impact
UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | June 3, 2026
Congratulations to the graduates of the School of Biomedical Engineering! This year, we proudly recognize…
karnottJune 3, 2026
Local News
Opinion: Why Clinical Trials Matter to the Future of Health Care in B.C.
Vancouver Sun | June 2, 2026
For many patients, the future of health care begins with a question: What opportunities are…
karnottJune 2, 2026
Local News
From Personal Experience to Generational Impact
Michael Smith Health Research BC | May 28, 2026
Research with impact often starts at home. For Dr. Theodore Cosco, it began with his…
karnottMay 28, 2026
Local News
How Clinical Trials Shape Health Care
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | May 28, 2026
Clinical trials are the cornerstone of health care as we know it today. Nearly every…
karnottMay 28, 2026
Local News
New Brain Stimulation Therapy Shows Promise for Bipolar Depression
UBC Faculty of Medicine | May 27, 2026
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)—which intentionally induces a brief, controlled therapeutic seizure by stimulating the brain with…
karnottMay 27, 2026
Local News
Dr. M-J Milloy Extended as Interim Director of Research, BC Centre for Substance Use
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | May 27, 2026
We are pleased to announce the extension of Dr. M-J Milloy as interim Director of…
karnottMay 27, 2026
Local News
BC Children’s Study Finds That Breastfeeding Benefits Last Into Childhood, with Potential to Reduce Inequalities for Low-Income Families
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | May 26, 2026
New research from BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, published in Cell Reports Medicine, finds that…
karnottMay 26, 2026
Interesting Articles
Federal Research Funding Agencies Engage Partners on Capstone Research Funding Organization
Government of Canada | July 2, 2024
The Government of Canada announced in Budget 2024 its intention to create a new capstone…
karnottJuly 2, 2024
Interesting Articles
Government of Canada Invests in Discovery and Applied Research to Keep the Country at the Forefront of Scientific Advancements
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | June 26, 2024
Discovery-driven research shapes Canada’s response to contemporary challenges, improving lives through pioneering exploration. The next…
karnottJune 26, 2024
Interesting Articles
New Data Shows the Innovative Pharmaceutical Industry Contributes Significantly to Canada’s R&D and Economy
Innovative Medicines Canada | June 19, 2024
This week, Statistics Canada published new data that demonstrates the important impact the innovative pharmaceutical industry has…
sciencecityJune 19, 2024
Interesting Articles
Leading Terry Fox-Funded Scientists Forge a New Era in Cancer Research
The Terry Fox Research Institute | June 17, 2024
The Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) held its 10th Scientific Meeting in Toronto, bringing together…
karnottJune 17, 2024
Interesting Articles
CIHR Avian Influenza Research Funding Opportunity
ResearchNet | June 13, 2024
Michael Smith Health Research BC has partnered with CIHR to catalyze BC-based research that integrates…
karnottJune 13, 2024
Interesting Articles
Government of Canada Announces Details of Increase in Award Values for Federal Scholarships and Fellowships
Government of Canada | June 10, 2024
Investing in students and postgraduate researchers nurtures future leaders who will help address global challenges…
karnottJune 10, 2024
Interesting Articles
Blood Efficiency Accelerator Program
Canadian Blood Services | June 3, 2024
The objective of the Blood Efficiency Accelerator Program is to improve the efficient and appropriate…
karnottJune 3, 2024
Interesting Articles
UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering Launches New Micro-Certificate in Innovation Leadership: Medical & Bio-Innovations
UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | May 29, 2024
The University of British Columbia’s School of Biomedical Engineering is proud to announce the launch…
karnottMay 29, 2024
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
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
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
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
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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UBC Researchers Leading Projects Awarded More Than $35 Million in CIHR Fall 2025 Project Grant Competition
UBC Research + Innovation | February 11, 2026
A total of 47 projects led by UBC researchers were awarded $35.1 million in combined…
karnottFebruary 11, 2026
Featured Awards
VCHRI Researchers Awarded CIHR Project Grants To Advance Health Research
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | February 9, 2026
The CIHR Fall 2025 competition has approved 421 research grants and 83 priority grants, for…
karnottFebruary 9, 2026
Featured Awards
LSI Researchers Awarded Funding in Fall 2025 CIHR Project Grant Competition
UBC Life Sciences Institute | February 6, 2026
Congratulations to all LSI researchers who received funding through the Fall 2025 CIHR Project Grant…
karnottFebruary 6, 2026






































