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Teresa Tsang
Local News

Appointment of Dr. Teresa Tsang as Executive Lead and Scientific Director, VCHRI AI Hub

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | April 8, 2026
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Teresa Tsang as Executive Lead and…
karnottApril 8, 2026
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DNA
Local News

The GAPP Genomics and Biotechnology Funding Opportunity is Open!

Genome BC | April 8, 2026
The Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) is Genome Canada’s flagship commercialization program supporting industry driven…
karnottApril 8, 2026
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Dr. Sabrina Leslie (left) and Dr. Xin Tang (right)
Featured Awards

Drs. Sabrina Leslie and Xin Tang Receive Funding Through Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters Program to Launch New Research Cluster

UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | April 7, 2026
Drs. Sabrina Leslie and Xin Tang have been awarded funding through the 2026/27 Grants for…
karnottApril 7, 2026
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Melody Salehzadeh
Publications of the Week

Neonatal Lipopolysaccharide Has Long-Term Effects on Steroids and Gene Expression in the Adult Mouse Brain

Bajaj, H., et al. | April 7, 2026
Early-life infections can exert profound and lasting effects on brain development and function, potentially through…
karnottApril 7, 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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martin mckeown
Local News

New Study Points to Promising Ultrasound Treatment for Parkinson’s Tremor

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | April 6, 2026
Parkinson’s disease affects nearly 12 million people worldwide—a number expected to more than double by…
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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panel of speakers
Local News

Powering Innovation: How CDL-Vancouver Turns Bold Ideas Into Impact for BC and Beyond

Creative Destruction Lab-Vancouver | April 3, 2026
Emily Tang never expected to find herself in the world of startups. A former ER…
karnottApril 3, 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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Sarah Hedtrich
Publications of the Week

Lipid Nanoparticle-Based Non-Viral in Situ Gene Editing of Congenital Ichthyosis-Causing Mutations in Human Skin Models

Apaydin, D., et al. | February 3, 2026
Autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI) refers to a group of rare, highly debilitating skin disorders…
karnottFebruary 3, 2026
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Xuesen Dong
Publications of the Week

Noncanonical Functions of UGT2B17 Promote Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Progression

Feng, T., et al. | January 29, 2026
Androgen deprivation therapy is the primary treatment for advanced prostate tumors. While initially effective, tumor…
karnottJanuary 29, 2026
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Dr. Kirk Schultz
Publications of the Week

Distinct Biological Subtypes of Chronic GVHD After Pediatric Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

Ng, B., et al. | January 27, 2026
Chronic graft-versus-host-disease (cGVHD) is the primary nonrelapse limitation to a successful hematopoietic cell transplantation and…
karnottJanuary 27, 2026
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Dr. Wilfred Jefferies
Publications of the Week

A Binary Self-Amplifying Expression Platform Enabling Lipid Nanoparticle-Free Vaccines and Nanomedicines

Jefferies, W., et al. | January 22, 2026
Conventional mRNA vaccines played a crucial role in mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic but remain hampered…
karnottJanuary 22, 2026
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martin mckeown
Local News

New Study Points to Promising Ultrasound Treatment for Parkinson’s Tremor

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | April 6, 2026
Parkinson’s disease affects nearly 12 million people worldwide—a number expected to more than double by…
karnottApril 6, 2026
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panel of speakers
Local News

Powering Innovation: How CDL-Vancouver Turns Bold Ideas Into Impact for BC and Beyond

Creative Destruction Lab-Vancouver | April 3, 2026
Emily Tang never expected to find herself in the world of startups. A former ER…
karnottApril 3, 2026
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Esther Chin
Local News

How an Innovative, Low-Cost Training Tool Is Delivering Better Surgical Care for Women Around the World

UBC Pathways | April 1, 2026
Dr. Esther Chin, adjunct professor in the UBC Branch for Global Surgical Care (BGSC), still…
karnottApril 1, 2026
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Visiting high school students examine mouse intestinal tissue under the microscope.
Local News

Microbiology and Immunology Hosts High School Students Through Research Exploration Opportunity Program

UBC Microbiology and Immunology | March 30, 2026
For many high school students, spring break means spending time with friends, seeking out and…
karnottMarch 30, 2026
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Eugenia Socías
Local News

Comparing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in B.C.

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | March 27, 2026
Paramedics across B.C. attended to a record-breaking 256 drug poisoning calls on January 21, 2026…
karnottMarch 27, 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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Samuel Oguntimehin, Dr. Jörg Bohlmann, and Dr. Lars Kruse
Local News

Using Bioengineering to Turn Genes From a Flower Into a Promising Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes

UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | March 24, 2026
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is affecting a growing number of people worldwide, leading researchers to…
karnottMarch 24, 2026
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Brianne Kent
Local News

Unlocking the Secrets of a Healthy Brain – SFU Team Begins New Study

SFU News | March 24, 2026
Simon Fraser University scientists are embarking upon a new study to discover what makes some…
karnottMarch 24, 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

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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lab bench clinic
Interesting Articles

Medical Research & Practices Funding Opportunities

Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation | January 7, 2026
­The Hecht Foundation prioritizes basic and applied medical research that is novel, innovative, and disruptive,…
karnottJanuary 7, 2026
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Angular diffusion by Aaron Dhanda
Interesting Articles

Science Exposed

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | December 15, 2025
A picture is truly worth a thousand words. Showcase your research through a vibrant image…
karnottDecember 15, 2025
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Thriving in Graduate School
Interesting Articles

Launch of New Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | December 15, 2025
As announced in Budget 2025 - Canada Strong, a resilient Canadian economy depends on a…
karnottDecember 15, 2025
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Interesting Articles

BIOTECanada Welcomes the Launch of CanReview

Life Sciences BC | December 8, 2025
BIOTECanada welcomes the launch of CanReview, a pan-Canadian initiative supported by the Accelerating Clinical Trials…
karnottDecember 8, 2025
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Microscope
Interesting Articles

Science Exposed

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | November 21, 2025
The wait is over! Discover the 2025 recipients of the People’s Choice Award and the…
karnottNovember 21, 2025
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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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Teresa Liu-Ambrose
Featured Awards

DMCBH Researchers Receive Major Infrastructure Investments From CFI

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | March 25, 2026
The Government of Canada has invested more than $552 million in research infrastructure through the…
karnottMarch 25, 2026
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Paul Yong
Featured Awards

UBC Medicine Researchers Receive Federal Funding to Accelerate Genomic Solutions Through Industry Collaborations

UBC Faculty of Medicine | March 24, 2026
The funded projects bring together UBC scientists and Canadian biotechnology companies to develop genomic solutions…
karnottMarch 24, 2026
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Amee Manges
Featured Awards

BC Researchers Receive $8 Million in Federal Funding to Fast-Track Genomic Solutions

Genome BC | March 23, 2026
Eight research teams in British Columbia will receive a combined $8 million in federal funding…
karnottMarch 23, 2026
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Anne Gadermann
Featured Awards

Faculty of Medicine Researchers Honoured with UBC’s 2025 Faculty Research Awards

UBC Faculty of Medicine | March 20, 2026
Four Faculty of Medicine researchers have been honoured with UBC’s 2025 Faculty Research Awards. The…
karnottMarch 20, 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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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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