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Charlotte Clayton (left) and Imogen Porter (right)
Publications of the Week

In Mouse and In Vitro Models, Bowel Preparation Promotes Pathogen Colonization, Translocation, and Exacerbation of Inflammation

Clayton, C., et al. | January 15, 2026
In the United States, an estimated 14 million colonoscopies are performed yearly, each requiring patients…
karnottJanuary 15, 2026
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Jeff Dong
Local News

Welcoming New Assistant Professor Jeff Dong

UBC Microbiology and Immunology | January 14, 2026
While exploring the UBC campus in 2007, first-year undergraduate student Jeff Dong found himself walking…
karnottJanuary 14, 2026
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Troy Grennan, Melanie Murray, Claudette Cardinal, and Darren Lauscher
Local News

Building Capacity for Community-Engaged Research: CTN+ Phase 2 Funding

CIHR Pan-Canadian Network for HIV and STBBI Clinical Trials Research | January 14, 2026
As the Network moves into its second year of operations, with our Regional Teams and…
karnottJanuary 14, 2026
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Ross Jones
Publications of the Week

Tunable Differentiation of Human CD4+ and CD8+ T Cells From Pluripotent Stem Cells

Jones, R., et al. | January 13, 2026
Allogeneic T cell therapies are a highly desirable option to circumvent the cost and complexity…
karnottJanuary 13, 2026
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Research, Cell culture, scientist, lab
Local News

Acuitas Therapeutics Expands Collaboration with RNA Technologies & Therapeutics Through Strategic Investment

Life Sciences BC | January 13, 2026
Acuitas Therapeutics, the global leader in lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery systems for nucleic acid therapeutics,…
karnottJanuary 13, 2026
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Judy Illes
Featured Awards

Three DMCBH Members Appointed To Order of Canada

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | January 12, 2026
Three neuroscience researchers from the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health — Drs. Adele Diamond,…
karnottJanuary 12, 2026
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Magdalena Janus
Featured Awards

Dr. Magdalena Janus Named Sunny Hill BC Leadership Chair in Child Development

UBC Faculty of Medicine | January 12, 2026
The appointment is made possible through a partnership between the UBC Faculty of Medicine, Sunny…
karnottJanuary 12, 2026
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Dr. Ipek Oruc
Local News

Specialized AI Could Elevate Diabetes-Related Blindness Risk Prevention

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | January 9, 2026
Sex differences could play a key role in diagnosing diabetic retinopathy, according to the results…
karnottJanuary 9, 2026
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Elitza Tocheva
Publications of the Week

The Cell Envelope of Thermotogae Suggests a Mechanism for Outer Membrane Biogenesis

Sexton, D. L., et al. | May 4, 2023
The presence of a cell membrane is one of the major structural components defining life.…
pthomsonMay 4, 2023
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Liisa Galea
Publications of the Week

Beyond Sex Differences: Short- and Long-Term Effects of Pregnancy on the Brain

Puri, T. A., et al. | May 3, 2023
Female-specific experiences, including pregnancy, can influence brain health and disease risk. Studies in humans and…
pthomsonMay 3, 2023
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Carolina Tropini
Publications of the Week

Microbial Endocrinology: The Mechanisms by Which the Microbiota Influences Host Sex Steroids

Cotton, S., et al. | April 28, 2023
Estrogens and androgens are sex steroid hormones that are critical for animal development and homeostasis.…
pthomsonApril 28, 2023
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Jayachandran Kizakkedathu
Publications of the Week

Smart Thrombosis Inhibitors Without Bleeding Side Effects via Charge Tunable Ligand Design

La, C. C., et al. | April 28, 2023
Current treatments to prevent thrombosis, namely anticoagulants and platelets antagonists, remain complicated by the persistent…
pthomsonApril 28, 2023
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Dr. Peter Zandstra
Publications of the Week

Engineering T Cell Development for the Next Generation of Stem Cell-Derived Immunotherapies

Michaels, Y., et al. | April 21, 2023
Engineered T cells are at the leading edge of clinical cell therapy. T cell therapies…
pthomsonApril 21, 2023
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Publications of the Week

BUDDY: Molecular Formula Discovery via Bottom-Up MS/MS Interrogation

Xing, S., et al. | April 18, 2023
A substantial fraction of metabolic features remains undetermined in mass spectrometry (MS)-based metabolomics, and molecular…
pthomsonApril 18, 2023
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Zachary Laksman
Publications of the Week

Current State and Future of Polygenic Risk Scores in Cardiometabolic Disease: A Scoping Review

Phulka, J. S., et al. | April 13, 2023
A polygenic risk score (PRS) is derived from a genome-wide association study and represents an…
pthomsonApril 13, 2023
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Guy Tanentzapf Lab
Publications of the Week

Kinetics of Blood Cell Differentiation During Hematopoiesis Revealed by Quantitative Long-Term Live Imaging

Ho, K., et al. | April 12, 2023
Stem cells typically reside in a specialized physical and biochemical environment that facilitates regulation of…
pthomsonApril 12, 2023
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Dr. Shane Duggan (left) and Dr. Dermot Kelleher (right)
Local News

How Chronic Heartburn Can Drive Esophageal Cancer

UBC Faculty of Medicine | August 19, 2025
A new UBC Faculty of Medicine study has revealed how long-term, chronic heartburn can drive…
karnottAugust 19, 2025
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Ying Wang
Local News

Multiplex Imaging: A Closer Look at Human Atherosclerosis

Centre for Heart Lung Innovation | August 19, 2025
Atherosclerosis is one of the main causes of heart disease, which is the leading cause…
karnottAugust 19, 2025
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Andrew Eisen
Local News

Honouring a Pioneer in ALS Research: Dr. Andrew Eisen’s Enduring Legacy

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | August 18, 2025
Dr. Andrew Eisen’s name is synonymous with progress in the field of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…
karnottAugust 18, 2025
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Christopher Ong
Local News

Genetic Pathway Discovery to Stop or Reverse Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | August 15, 2025
In a breakthrough study co-led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researchers, Drs. Christopher Ong…
karnottAugust 15, 2025
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Tara Sedlak
Local News

Personalized Treatment Approaches Needed for Female Heart Disease Risk

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | August 15, 2025
Heart disease risk may have more to do with genetic factors interacting with sex hormones…
karnottAugust 15, 2025
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Gordon B. Shrum Building
Local News

SBME Launches Predictive Biology Cluster to Accelerate Therapeutic Innovation

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | August 14, 2025
The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia has been selected…
karnottAugust 14, 2025
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Laboratory glassware
Local News

BC Researchers Use Genomics to Tackle Drug Resistance, Brain Disorders, and More

Genome BC | August 14, 2025
Genomics is no longer just about mapping DNA. Today, it’s powering new ways to fight…
karnottAugust 14, 2025
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Randy McIntosh
Local News

Brain Wiring in Early Childhood Could Hold Key to Flagging Future ADHD Risk, SFU Study Says

SFU News | August 14, 2025
A new study by researchers at Simon Fraser University is shedding light on how the…
karnottAugust 14, 2025
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Catalina-Lopez Correa
Interesting Articles

Your Genome Could Help Medical Research. It Could Also Be a Privacy Nightmare

CBC News | March 29, 2019
At home DNA testing kits have made it easier than ever for the average person…
sciencecityMarch 29, 2019
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Bill Morneau
Interesting Articles

Canada Budget Overlooks Basic Research

Nature News | March 27, 2019
What a difference a year makes. Canada’s 2019 budget, released on 19 March, includes modest…
sciencecityMarch 27, 2019
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Michael Rudnicki
Interesting Articles

Canada’s Stem Cell Network Welcomes Renewed Federal Commitment for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Research

Stem Cell Network | March 25, 2019
Through Budget 2019, the Government of Canada has signalled its continued confidence in Canadian stem…
sciencecityMarch 25, 2019
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Michael Rudnicki
Interesting Articles

Canada’s Stem Cell Network Welcomes Renewed Federal Commitment for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Research

Stem Cell Network | March 25, 2019
Through Budget 2019, the Government of Canada has signalled its continued confidence in Canadian stem…
mjoyMarch 25, 2019
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Canadian flag
Interesting Articles

To Cultivate a New Culture of Science, Canada Must Invest in Research Training

The Globe and Mail | March 19, 2019
In 2018, Ottawa brought down an impressive “science budget” for Canada. Most signals indicate that…
sciencecityMarch 19, 2019
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woman scientist
Interesting Articles

Half of Canadians Can’t Name a Woman Scientist or Engineer, Poll Finds

CBC News | March 18, 2019
You've probably heard of Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein and Mark Zuckerberg. But can you name…
sciencecityMarch 18, 2019
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Technology
Interesting Articles

Innovation Means No One Ever ‘Graduates’: Learning Happens Year-Round. Industry and Schools Must Adjust

The Province | March 13, 2019
Innovation Nation: We cannot afford or excuse this double-jeopardy for Canadian prosperity — jobs without…
sciencecityMarch 13, 2019
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Gender symbols
Interesting Articles

Sex & Gender in Research 101

Centre for Health Evaluation & Outcome Sciences | March 12, 2019
What is sex and gender? The consideration of sex and gender when designing and implementing…
sciencecityMarch 12, 2019
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Marina Viñeta
Featured Awards

Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Achievement Awards

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | December 4, 2024
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute is pleased to congratulate the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding…
karnottDecember 4, 2024
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Poul Sorensen
Featured Awards

Dr. Poul Sorensen Receives Esteemed Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal

BC Cancer Research | December 3, 2024
Dr. Poul Sorensen is the recipient of the 2024 Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal,…
karnottDecember 3, 2024
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Nika Shakiba
Monthly Award Summaries

November 2024 Award Winners

Science in Vancouver | December 2, 2024
This month, Drs. Nika Shakiba, Laura Evgin, and Lyndia Wu (pictured, left to right) were…
karnottDecember 2, 2024
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Laura Evgin
Featured Awards

Six UBC Medicine Researchers Among New and Renewed Canada Research Chairs

UBC Faculty of Medicine | November 28, 2024
Six researchers from the UBC Faculty of Medicine are among the new and renewed Canada…
karnottNovember 28, 2024
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Julian Guttman
Featured Awards

SFU Science Recognizes 2024 Outreach Awards Recipients

SFU Faculty of Science | November 27, 2024
SFU Faculty of Science is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the Excellence in…
karnottNovember 27, 2024
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Nika Shakiba and Lyndia Wu
Featured Awards

Dr. Nika Shakiba and Dr. Lyndia Wu Appointed Canada Research Chairs

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | November 26, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Nika Shakiba from the School of Biomedical Engineering and Dr. Lyndia Wu…
karnottNovember 26, 2024
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Marco Marra
Featured Awards

Using Long-Read Sequencing to Reveal Unknown Hereditary Links to Cancer

UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | November 25, 2024
The first thing most doctors think about when one of their patients is diagnosed with…
karnottNovember 25, 2024
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Yasir Mohamud
Featured Awards

Learning Is a Lifelong Journey for Dr. Yasir Mohamud

Centre for Heart Lung Innovation | November 20, 2024
Dr. Yasir Mohamud is a postdoctoral fellow at HLI, the UBC Department of Pathology and…
karnottNovember 20, 2024
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