Brett developed an interest in the sciences early on, being raised by two biologist parents…
karnottJuly 3, 2026
FAS-Controlled T Cells Drive Lymphoproliferation Through Glycolysis Without Effector Differentiation
Lymphoproliferation in autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) due to FAS deficiency is driven by highly proliferative…
While early-life gut bacterial microbiota maturation has been well studied and linked to childhood disease,…
karnottJuly 3, 2026
Conexeu Sciences Inc. (Nasdaq:CNXU) officially opened a new lab space Tuesday in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant…
karnottJuly 2, 2026
Pharmacy educators, researchers, staff and students from across Canada gathered in Edmonton from June 16…
karnottJuly 2, 2026
Dr. Marco Marra This past month, over 50 members of the Vancouver scientific community were…
karnottJuly 1, 2026
Headache disorders, such as migraine, can drastically disrupt daily life. Still, they are underestimated, underrecognized,…
karnottJuly 1, 2026
For the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health’s (DMCBH) newest member, Dr. Hao-Ting Wang, the…
karnottJuly 1, 2026
Ethylene glycol (EG) is a widely used industrial chemical with manifold applications and also generated…
karnottJune 7, 2024
Mutations in the protein superoxide dismutase-1 (SOD1) promote its misfolding and aggregation, ultimately causing familial…
karnottJune 6, 2024
Genetic manipulation of animal models is a fundamental research tool in biology and medicine but…
karnottMay 30, 2024
Endocytosis is the process by which platelets incorporate extracellular molecules into their secretory granules. Endocytosis…
karnottMay 29, 2024
High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSC) is a challenging disease, especially for patients with immunologically “cold”…
karnottMay 23, 2024
The effectiveness of radiotherapy depends on the sensitivities of ‘normal’ and cancer cells to the…
karnottMay 22, 2024
The main protease (Mpro) remains an essential therapeutic target for COVID-19 post infection intervention given…
karnottMay 17, 2024
The risk of iatrogenic disease is often underestimated as a concern in contemporary medical procedures,…
karnottMay 13, 2024
UBC has announced that twelve UBC ventures will be taking the stage at Innovation UBC's…
karnottApril 9, 2026
UBC Medicine researchers are among the recipients of new funding to address some of the…
karnottApril 9, 2026
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Teresa Tsang as Executive Lead and…
karnottApril 8, 2026
The Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) is Genome Canada’s flagship commercialization program supporting industry driven…
karnottApril 8, 2026
Parkinson’s disease affects nearly 12 million people worldwide—a number expected to more than double by…
karnottApril 6, 2026
Emily Tang never expected to find herself in the world of startups. A former ER…
karnottApril 3, 2026
Dr. Esther Chin, adjunct professor in the UBC Branch for Global Surgical Care (BGSC), still…
karnottApril 1, 2026
For many high school students, spring break means spending time with friends, seeking out and…
karnottMarch 30, 2026
An industry association says it’s reaching out to biotechnology companies across Canada to develop a…
pthomsonSeptember 16, 2021
While former U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies made it increasingly difficult for highly skilled…
pthomsonAugust 25, 2021
Canada has an impressive history in biomanufacturing and life sciences., from the discovery of insulin…
pthomsonJuly 30, 2021
On July 12, 2021, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry; the…
pthomsonJuly 14, 2021
Canadians are rightfully pleased that our country is now among the world leaders in COVID-19…
pthomsonJuly 13, 2021
On May 25, 2021, Member of Parliament Kirsty Duncan advanced Motion 38 to create a new…
pthomsonJuly 2, 2021
Colleges are at the forefront of applied research and development, and their work is vital…
pthomsonJuly 2, 2021
A pair of Canadian biotechnology venture capital firms have launched new programs to arm academics…
pthomsonApril 27, 2021
Nine UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers are among the 2025 cohort of Michael Smith Health…
karnottOctober 3, 2025
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) is pleased to congratulate the recipients of the 2025…
karnottOctober 3, 2025
Dr. Joel Finbloom September's award summary brought recognition from some of Canada’s most prestigious health…
karnottOctober 1, 2025
Genome BC has announced funding for four new UBC research projects associated with Canada’s Immuno-Engineering…
karnottOctober 1, 2025
The University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is proud to announce that Assistant…
karnottSeptember 29, 2025
Genome BC has announced funding for four new UBC research projects associated with Canada’s Immuno-Engineering…
karnottSeptember 26, 2025
Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching,…
karnottSeptember 24, 2025
Congratulations to the recipients of the BC Cancer Foundation (BCCF) Rising Stars Graduate Awards competition!…
karnottSeptember 23, 2025
