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Lisa Julian
Featured Awards

$2 Million in New Funding From CIHR Supports Health Research at SFU Science

SFU Faculty of Science | August 10, 2026
The Project Grant program funds research in all areas of health with the greatest potential…
karnottAugust 10, 2026
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Janice Eng and Teresa Liu-Ambrose
Local News

Drs. Janice Eng and Teresa Liu-Ambrose Reappointed Co-Directors, Centre for Hip Health and Mobility

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | August 10, 2026
Leadership update from UBC Faculty of Medicine and VCHRI. We are pleased to announce the…
karnottAugust 10, 2026
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Naomi Maldonado-Rodriguez and Amanda Rowlands
Monthly Award Summaries

July 2026 Award Winners

Science in Vancouver | August 7, 2026
Dr. Naomi Maldonado-Rodriguez (pictured, left) and Dr. Amanda Rowlands (right) July brought major federal funding…
karnottAugust 7, 2026
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Dr. Jessica McAlpine
Featured Awards

Five Leading Cancer Research Teams Receive $33M to Drive Transformative Discoveries

Terry Fox Research Institute | August 7, 2026
Five Canadian cancer research teams have launched bold and innovative projects supported by $33 million…
karnottAugust 7, 2026
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Ananya Saraph
Local News

Vaginal Organoids May Unlock New Insight Into Sexually Transmitted Infections in Women

UBC Microbiology and Immunology | August 7, 2026
A team of UBC researchers has created new vaginal models grown from mouse or human…
karnottAugust 7, 2026
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Dustin King
Featured Awards

Announcing the 2026 Gairdner Early Career Investigators

The Gairdner Foundation | August 6, 2026
Annually, the Gairdner Foundation invites early career investigators across Canada to apply to present their…
karnottAugust 6, 2026
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Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, poses for a selfie with the first cohort of students, as well as SFU President Joy Johnson and David Price
Local News

First Students Begin Studies at SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine

SFU News | August 6, 2026
The school's first 48 students start their orientation on SFU's Surrey campus to become future…
karnottAugust 6, 2026
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parliament at night
Interesting Articles

NSERC Launches the Geoffrey Hinton Prizes

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | August 5, 2026
NSERC is pleased to announce the launch of the Geoffrey Hinton Prizes, recognizing Discovery Grant…
karnottAugust 5, 2026
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Dr. Stuart Turvey
Publications of the Week

Human Germline Biallelic Loss-Of-Function OSMR Variants Cause Severe Allergic Disease

Samra, S., et al. | June 25, 2026
Oncostatin M (OSM) receptor beta (OSMRβ), encoded by OSMR, is a cytokine receptor subunit required…
karnottJune 25, 2026
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Nika Shakiba
Publications of the Week

The Embryo Game Uncovers Hidden Cell Behaviours

Chakra, M., et al. | June 18, 2026
While cells are driven to preserve their own survival, they must cooperate to ensure embryo…
karnottJune 18, 2026
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Ashim Bhattacharya
Publications of the Week

Membrane Proteome Remodeling in Female APP/PS1 Mice Following M1 Muscarinic Receptor Modulation Revealed by Peptidisc-Enabled DIA-MS

Bhattacharya, A., et al. | June 9, 2026
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is associated with dysregulation of membrane proteins controlling amyloid processing, synaptic signaling,…
karnottJune 9, 2026
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Samuel Aparicio
Publications of the Week

Single-Cell Spatial Atlas of the Aging Human Breast

Gupta, P., et al. | June 1, 2026
Breast cancer can develop over a wide age range and tumors in younger women differ…
karnottJune 1, 2026
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Torin Halvorson
Publications of the Week

Reproducible Detection of Antigen-Specific T Cells and Tregs via Standardized and Automated Activation-Induced Marker Assay Workflows

Halvorson, T., et al. | May 29, 2026
Reliable detection of antigen-specific T cells is critical to understand immune responses to infection and…
karnottMay 29, 2026
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Antonio Wong
Publications of the Week

Toward Multi(radio)metalated DNA: Enzymatic Polymerization of Metal-Chelate-Modified Deoxyribonucleoside Triphosphates

Wong, A., et al. | May 20, 2026
We report the first enzymatic synthesis of precisely defined metal-oligonucleotide conjugates through template-directed polymerase-mediated primer…
karnottMay 20, 2026
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Lianne Presley
Publications of the Week

TMPRSS2 Inhibitors With Broad-Spectrum Efficacy Against SARS-CoV-2 (JN.1) and Influenza A (H1N1) Viruses Protect Mice From Influenza A Infection

Presley, L., et al. | May 13, 2026
Human TMPRSS2 is a type II transmembrane serine protease and an essential host factor for…
karnottMay 13, 2026
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poul sorensen
Publications of the Week

IL1RAP Antibody-Drug Conjugates Potently Target Primary and Metastatic Disease in Multiple Oncofusion-Driven Cancers

Zhang, H., et al. | May 4, 2026
Gene fusions generated by chromosomal rearrangements function as oncogenic drivers in human cancers. We previously…
karnottMay 4, 2026
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Lucia Nappi
Local News

Could a Blood Test Detect Cancer Recurrence in Patients Who Have Undergone Orchiectomy?

M.H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences | August 5, 2026
Initial findings from a clinical trial on the use of biomarkers for cancer detection in…
karnottAugust 5, 2026
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Marion Santos
Local News

People in Profile: Marion Santos

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | August 4, 2026
Q: What is your role in health research? A: I am a clinical trial coordinator…
karnottAugust 4, 2026
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Paula Villela Nunes
Local News

“Does Bipolar Disorder Age You Faster?” Featuring Dr. Paula Villela Nunes

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 31, 2026
How does bipolar disorder actually accelerate aging? And what can you start doing today to…
karnottJuly 31, 2026
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Philip Matthews
Local News

Insect ‘Submariners’ Don’t Implode at Depth, Leaving Oceanic Mystery Unsolved

UBC Science | July 31, 2026
Deep-diving insect larvae are challenging a long-held idea about why there are no insects in…
karnottJuly 31, 2026
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researchers at the CFNBI reception
Local News

CFNBI Conference 2026: Exploring the Field of Fluid Biomarkers in Neurological Disorders

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 30, 2026
On May 27–28, 2026, the UBC Core Facility for Neurology Biomarker Innovation (CFNBI), led by…
karnottJuly 30, 2026
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Robert Britton
Local News

​​SFU Chemists​ Supercharge Antiviral Drug Discovery

SFU News | July 29, 2026
The research enables scientists to quickly create large libraries of nucleoside analogs (NAs), compounds that…
karnottJuly 29, 2026
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robert hancock
Local News

Geography Influences Early Programming of the Immune System

UBC Microbiology and Immunology | July 28, 2026
An international team of researchers has found that programming of the immune system in the…
karnottJuly 28, 2026
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Neeru Gupta
Local News

Researchers Discover the Eye’s Hidden Cleanup System

UBC News | July 27, 2026
Many of the world’s leading causes of irreversible blindness, including glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration,…
karnottJuly 27, 2026
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Dr. Louise Lund
Spotlight

Dr. Louise Lund Talks Research and Scientific Recruiting

Science in the City | October 4, 2017
Dr. Louise Lund is a recent graduate who studied in the laboratories of Drs. Leonard…
sciencecityOctober 4, 2017
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Dr. Ying Tam
Spotlight

Dr. Ying Tam Talks Academia, Industry, and Career Paths

Science in the City | September 6, 2017
Dr. Ying Tam is the Director of Preclinical Development at Acuitas Therapeutics, a Vancouver-based pharmaceutical…
sciencecitySeptember 6, 2017
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Dr. Davide Pellacani
Spotlight

Dr. Davide Pellacani Talks Epigenetics and Cancer Research

Science in the City | July 19, 2017
Dr. Davide Pellacani is a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Dr. Connie Eaves at…
sciencecityJuly 19, 2017
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Spotlight

Alison McAfee Talks Honey Bees, Immunity, and Olfactory Proteins

Science in the City | June 21, 2017
Alison McAfee is a PhD candidate working under the supervision of Dr. Leonard Foster at…
sciencecityJune 21, 2017
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Dr. Julienne Jagdeo
Spotlight

Dr. Julienne Jagdeo Talks Poliovirus, Proteases, and Antiviral Therapies

Science in the City | May 31, 2017
Dr. Julienne Jagdeo is a recent graduate and current postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of…
sciencecityMay 31, 2017
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austin-wang
Spotlight

Austin Wang Talks Microbial Fuel Cells and Winning the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

Science in the City | May 10, 2017
An avid science enthusiast, Austin Wang began working in the laboratories of Dr. William Mohn,…
sciencecityMay 10, 2017
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Spotlight

Listen to Jay Ingram Talk Science Communications … and a Contest!

Science in the City | April 26, 2017
Jay Ingram is the former co-host of CBC One’s Quirks and Quarks, as well as…
sciencecityApril 26, 2017
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Catalina Lopez-Correa
Spotlight

Dr. Catalina Lopez-Correa Talks Fortuitous Career Choices and Genome BC

Science in the City | April 19, 2017
Dr. Catalina Lopez-Correa is the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of Genome BC and former CSO…
sciencecityApril 19, 2017
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Interesting Articles

CDL-Vancouver Applications Are Now Open

Creative Destruction Lab-Vancouver | April 13, 2026
Ready to build something massive? If you’re a founder developing a science- or technology-based venture…
karnottApril 13, 2026
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pipetting in a lab
Interesting Articles

New Program to Fund AI and Digital Tools for Drug Discovery and Development

Conscience | April 6, 2026
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new AI-driven Medicines (AIM) program. This program…
karnottApril 6, 2026
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lab bench
Interesting Articles

Genomics Meets Policy: Launching Genome BC’s Policy and Research Innovation Lab

Genome BC | April 3, 2026
The global biodiversity crisis is often described as a “wicked problem.” Not because solutions don’t…
karnottApril 3, 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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lab bench
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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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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Amanda Yonkman
Featured Awards

FHS Students Awarded CIHR Canada Graduate Research Scholarships

SFU Faculty of Health Sciences | July 24, 2026
Four students at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) have each received funding for their…
karnottJuly 24, 2026
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Dr. Farah Deeba
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.…
karnottJuly 23, 2026
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Sara Vujakovic
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
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kota mizumoto
Featured Awards

DMCBH Members Receive Funding Through 2026 NSERC Discovery Research Program

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 15, 2026
Today, $630 million in funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada…
karnottJuly 15, 2026
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Christopher Moraes
Featured Awards

SBME Faculty Awarded 2026 NSERC Funding for Innovative Research

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | July 15, 2026
The School of Biomedical Engineering is proud to congratulate six faculty members on receiving prestigious…
karnottJuly 15, 2026
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Naomi Maldonado-Rodriguez
Featured Awards

FHS Researchers Secure CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards

SFU Faculty of Health Sciences | July 13, 2026
Two researchers at the Faculty of Health Sciences have each successfully secured a prestigious CIHR…
karnottJuly 13, 2026
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xin li
Featured Awards

Two MSL Faculty Awarded 2026 NSERC Funding

UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | July 10, 2026
Announced today by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada…
karnottJuly 10, 2026
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Yanpu He
Featured Awards

Over $12 Million in Federal Funding Awarded to UBC Applied Science Researchers

UBC Engineering | July 10, 2026
Researchers from the UBC Faculty of Applied Science have received over $12 million in grants…
karnottJuly 10, 2026
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