Julia Levy held many titles—scientist, entrepreneur, educator, wife and mother. For many, she was known…
karnottApril 15, 2026
Aspect Biosystems, a biotechnology company pioneering a novel category of regenerative medicine, announced that it…
karnottApril 14, 2026
I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Zandstra has been appointed as UBC’s…
karnottApril 14, 2026
Ready to build something massive? If you’re a founder developing a science- or technology-based venture…
karnottApril 13, 2026
For years, scientists have been able to read pieces of DNA, but understanding how those…
karnottApril 13, 2026
Led by Dr. Martin E. Gleave, CM, MD, FRCSC, FACS, British Columbia Leadership Chair, Distinguished…
karnottApril 10, 2026
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) associate professor Lyana Patrick has released a new podcast, From…
karnottApril 10, 2026
Regulatory T cells (Tregs) are essential for immune homeostasis and suppression of pathological autoimmunity but…
pthomsonMarch 17, 2023
Loss of muscle mass is a common manifestation of chronic disease. We find the canonical…
pthomsonMarch 15, 2023
The major focus of Dr. Aly Karsan's lab is to understand the mechanisms of refractoriness…
pthomsonMarch 9, 2023
Over a decade of sequencing-based genomics research has unveiled a diverse somatic mutation landscape across…
pthomsonMarch 8, 2023
Over 400 million people worldwide live with diabetes, a chronic disease caused by insulin deficiency…
pthomsonMarch 3, 2023
Measurement of T cell receptor (TCR) or B cell receptor (BCR) gene utilization may be…
pthomsonMarch 2, 2023
The rapid development of CRISPR genome editing technology has provided the potential to treat genetic…
pthomsonFebruary 23, 2023
Organotypic cultures of murine brain slices are well-established tools in neuroscience research, including electrophysiology studies,…
pthomsonFebruary 22, 2023
A technology used in advanced brain and lung cancer surgery is now being explored in…
karnottOctober 28, 2025
B.C. teen Dominic Juillette can now see at night, thanks to a new gene therapy…
karnottOctober 28, 2025
When Dr. Jennifer Ritonja joined BC Cancer in July 2025 as a scientist, she set…
karnottOctober 27, 2025
From probiotic pills to skincare products to dedicated meal plans, the microbiome is all the…
karnottOctober 24, 2025
Each year, about 3,000 people in Canada are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. With symptoms that…
karnottOctober 23, 2025
Infants younger than six months bear the brunt of hospitalizations and associated costs from respiratory…
karnottOctober 21, 2025
Sonus Microsystems, developers of an AI-powered ultrasound wearable for autonomous on-demand ultrasound, announced the company…
karnottOctober 20, 2025
In British Columbia, the story of genomics is not just about scientific discovery; it’s about…
karnottOctober 17, 2025
The 47-year-old mother from Tennessee had chosen to forgo traditional cancer treatments for her late…
sciencecityJanuary 10, 2019
The Globe and Mail recently reported a concerning decision made by the Trudeau government: Minister…
sciencecityJanuary 7, 2019
For those of us who have been following and working in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) field…
sciencecityJanuary 4, 2019
Marijuana, long snuck on to college and university campuses for use in bongs and joints,…
sciencecityJanuary 3, 2019
“Federal agency racks up big expenses after scientists reject web meetings” is the kind of…
sciencecityDecember 12, 2018
The federal government has launched a new $275-million pot of funding for “high-risk” scientific research.…
sciencecityDecember 12, 2018
Genetic engineering is the process of altering the blueprints of an organism in order to…
sciencecityDecember 12, 2018
Together with our partners at KPMG, we have released the latest installment of our BC…
sciencecityNovember 27, 2018
The winners of Amgen's prestigious George B. Rathmann Award for Scientific Excellence are Simon Jackson…
karnottFebruary 4, 2025
Through its Ignite program, Innovate BC has awarded $1.5M across five B.C.-based R&D projects focused…
karnottFebruary 4, 2025
Dr. Marco Marra (pictured) is a Professor of Medical Genetics at UBC, a UBC Canada…
karnottFebruary 3, 2025
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Associate Dean, Research and Professor Robert Hogg was recognized for…
karnottJanuary 31, 2025
The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development announced funding to establish the National Invention…
karnottJanuary 28, 2025
Congratulations to Sofia Graham, Postdoctoral Fellow in Dr. Govind Kaigala’s Lab for receiving a $60,000…
karnottJanuary 22, 2025
We would like to extend our congratulations to Professor Marco Marra (Michael Smith Laboratories, Department…
karnottJanuary 15, 2025
It is with heartfelt congratulations that we share that Dr. Marco Marra has been appointed…
karnottJanuary 7, 2025
