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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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Khaled Abdelrahman
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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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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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John Ray and Oliver Harrison
Local News

Innovation Fund Spotlight: Finding the Precise Moment When Immune Cells Start Causing Disease

Benaroya Research Institute | October 13, 2026
Autoimmune diseases happen when immune cells, which are supposed to protect you from germs, mistakenly…
karnottOctober 13, 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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Manu Madhav
Local News

From Motor Units to Robotics: A PhD Opportunity in the Neural Control of Human Balance

UBC Balance and Falls Research Centre | October 9, 2026
How does the brain coordinate motor variability to prevent a fall? This is the central…
karnottOctober 9, 2026
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Sriram Subramaniam
Local News

Canada’s First Human Bird Flu Case Offers New Clues for Monitoring Pandemic Threats

UBC News | October 9, 2026
When a B.C. teenager became critically ill with H5N1 avian influenza in November 2024, Canada’s…
karnottOctober 9, 2026
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Don Sin
Publications of the Week

Single-Cell Sequencing Unveils a Profibrotic Macrophage and Infiltrating Monocyte Niche in the Bronchoalveolar Lavage of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Gerayeli, F., et al. | August 13, 2026
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by global immune dysregulation. The most abundant immune…
karnottAugust 13, 2026
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robert hancock
Publications of the Week

Population-Specific Heterogeneity in Ontogeny of the Broadly-Conserved Blood Transcriptional Program During the First Week of Life

Dhillon, B., et al. | August 4, 2026
Previous research has shown that immune development during the first week of life, i.e. ontogeny,…
karnottAugust 4, 2026
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Jon Stoessl
Publications of the Week

Functional Segregation in Parkinson’s Disease

Su, D., et al. | July 27, 2026
The basal ganglia are characterized by somatotopic representation and are organized in parallel, functionally segregated…
karnottJuly 27, 2026
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Wilfred Jefferies
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
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Sofie Tolmeijer
Publications of the Week

Germline CDK12 Variants in Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Tolmeijer, S., et al. | July 14, 2026
CDK12 mutations occur in 2-7% of metastatic prostate cancers (mPCa) and are considered to be…
karnottJuly 14, 2026
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Jennifer Telford
Publications of the Week

Interval Positive Fecal Immunochemical Test is Associated with Postcolonoscopy Colorectal Cancer in a Screening Program

Telford, J., et al. | July 7, 2026
Optimal management of individuals who have an unplanned, positive fecal immunochemical test after colonoscopy before…
karnottJuly 7, 2026
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Ramon Geltink
Publications of the Week

FAS-Controlled T Cells Drive Lymphoproliferation Through Glycolysis Without Effector Differentiation

Maccari, M., et al. | July 3, 2026
Lymphoproliferation in autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) due to FAS deficiency is driven by highly proliferative…
karnottJuly 3, 2026
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Courtney Hoskinson
Publications of the Week

Saccharomycetes and Malassezia Fungi Associate With Early-Life Gut Maturation and Allergic Disease Risk in Childhood

Hoskinson, C., et al. | July 3, 2026
While early-life gut bacterial microbiota maturation has been well studied and linked to childhood disease,…
karnottJuly 3, 2026
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Manu Madhav
Local News

From Motor Units to Robotics: A PhD Opportunity in the Neural Control of Human Balance

UBC Balance and Falls Research Centre | October 9, 2026
How does the brain coordinate motor variability to prevent a fall? This is the central…
karnottOctober 9, 2026
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Sriram Subramaniam
Local News

Canada’s First Human Bird Flu Case Offers New Clues for Monitoring Pandemic Threats

UBC News | October 9, 2026
When a B.C. teenager became critically ill with H5N1 avian influenza in November 2024, Canada’s…
karnottOctober 9, 2026
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a pipette delivering liquid to test tubes
Local News

adMare BioInnovations Welcomes Cohort IX of the Executive Institute

adMare BioInnovations | October 8, 2026
adMare BioInnovations (adMare) is pleased to welcome 22 participants to Cohort IX of the Executive…
karnottOctober 8, 2026
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Kelley Lee
Local News

International Commission Proposes Whole-Of-Society Approach to Pandemic Readiness

SFU Faculty of Health Sciences | October 7, 2026
FHS professor Kelley Lee is among an international team of leading experts launching a new…
karnottOctober 7, 2026
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Gordon B. Shrum Building
Local News

SBME Synergy 2026 Undergraduate Summer Research Highlights

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | October 6, 2026
This past summer, the SBME Synergy Undergraduate Summer Research Program provided research opportunities for students…
karnottOctober 6, 2026
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Jaime Guzman
Local News

Modern Treatments Improve Health Outcomes for Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | October 6, 2026
Children and adolescents with arthritis can experience pain, joint swelling, and stiffness that can impact…
karnottOctober 6, 2026
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science world
Local News

Vancouver Biotech Zymeworks Closes US$929M Theravance Deal

Business in Vancouver | October 5, 2026
Vancouver-based biotech Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq:ZYME) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Theravance Biopharma Inc.…
karnottOctober 5, 2026
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Dr. Sofie Tolmeijer and Dr. Alexander Wyatt
Local News

New Study Identifies Markers That May Predict Prostate Cancer Treatment Response

M.H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences | October 2, 2026
A new study published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine has identified biomarkers that could…
karnottOctober 2, 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

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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IBET researchers
Interesting Articles

Mitacs and IBET PhD Project Extend Partnership to Support Indigenous and Black Researchers in Engineering and Technology

Mitacs | July 6, 2026
Mitacs, a national innovation organization, and the Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) PhD…
karnottJuly 6, 2026
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ubc
Interesting Articles

BFRC Inaugural Symposium

UBC Balance and Falls Research Centre | June 11, 2026
Registration is now open for the inaugural Balance and Falls Research Centre (BFRC) Symposium! Please…
karnottJune 11, 2026
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George Poulakidas
Interesting Articles

“Stored in Canada” Isn’t Enough: The Need for Canadian-Controlled Digital Infrastructure

Re$earch Money | June 4, 2026
For years, the primary question about Canadian health data has been: where should it live?…
karnottJune 4, 2026
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parliament at night
Interesting Articles

NSERC Invests More Than $10 Million in Science Promotion Across Canada

Government of Canada | May 29, 2026
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is proud to announce new…
karnottMay 29, 2026
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canadian parliament
Interesting Articles

Government of Canada Invests Over $168 Million in Canada’s Research Ecosystem

Government of Canada | May 14, 2026
On behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada…
karnottMay 14, 2026
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Venture Founder cohort
Interesting Articles

Apply for Venture Founder Fall 2026 — Innovation UBC’s 16-Week Entrepreneurship Program

Innovation UBC | April 23, 2026
Whether you're a researcher bridging the gap from lab to market, or a student ready…
karnottApril 23, 2026
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panel of speakers
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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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. Peter Caravan
Monthly Award Summaries

September 2026 Award Winners

Science in Vancouver | October 1, 2026
Dr. Peter Caravan Out with the sun and in with the rain! September brought more…
karnottOctober 1, 2026
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Sarah Ye and Mya Periard
Featured Awards

SFU’s 2026 Schulich Leader Scholars Pursue Innovation in Accessibility and Data Science

SFU News | September 25, 2026
This fall, they begin their first year at Simon Fraser University as recipients of Canada's…
karnottSeptember 25, 2026
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Cheryl Wellington
Featured Awards

SBME Faculty and Staff Receive Faculty of Medicine Awards

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | September 23, 2026
We are proud to celebrate our SBME faculty and staff members who have been recognized…
karnottSeptember 23, 2026
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Rachel Scholes
Featured Awards

UBC Researchers Awarded $1M Wall Fellowships to Advance Human and Ecosystem Health

UBC News | September 22, 2026
Two UBC Vancouver faculty members, Dr. Patrick Keeling and Dr. Rachel Scholes, have been awarded…
karnottSeptember 22, 2026
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Larry Goldenberg
Featured Awards

Dr. S. Larry Goldenberg Receives UBC Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award

Vancouver Prostate Centre | September 21, 2026
The Vancouver Prostate Centre is celebrating its co-founder and longtime leader, Dr. S. Larry Goldenberg,…
karnottSeptember 21, 2026
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Dr. Timothy Murphy
Featured Awards

Drs. Stan Floresco and Tim Murphy Elected to Royal Society of Canada

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | September 21, 2026
We are thrilled to announce that Drs. Stan Floresco and Tim Murphy have been elected…
karnottSeptember 21, 2026
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Peter Cripton
Featured Awards

Dr. Peter Cripton Receives UBC Applied Science Dean’s Medal of Distinction

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | September 17, 2026
Dr. Peter Cripton has been named a 2026 recipient of the UBC Applied Science Dean’s…
karnottSeptember 17, 2026
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Dr. Mary De Vera
Featured Awards

UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Researcher Dr. Mary De Vera Named to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars

UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | September 11, 2026
Dr. Mary De Vera, Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in the…
karnottSeptember 11, 2026
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