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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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Mohsen Sadatsafavi
Local News

Early Detection of Lung Attacks in COPD

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | February 27, 2026
A new risk prediction tool could help reduce the burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…
karnottFebruary 27, 2026
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Kirsty McIntyre
Local News

Enhancing Accessibility in the Lab

UBC Microbiology and Immunology | February 27, 2026
Laboratory courses provide a valuable forum for transforming learning into hands-on experience. They also present…
karnottFebruary 27, 2026
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Grace Kuo
Featured Awards

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Travel Award Recipients

The Centre for Blood Research | February 27, 2026
With the support of Travel Awards provided by the Centre for Blood Research (CBR), numerous…
karnottFebruary 27, 2026
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Ali Bashashati
Featured Awards

Harnessing AI To Improve Ovarian Cancer Outcomes

UBC Faculty of Medicine | February 26, 2026
UBC researchers are part of an international team awarded $2 million to study how artificial…
karnottFebruary 26, 2026
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HATCH Builder cohort
Local News

UBC Medicine Entrepreneurs Join HATCH Builder To Advance Innovative Health Solutions

UBC Faculty of Medicine | February 26, 2026
UBC’s HATCH program helps to propel early-stage venture growth, working with entrepreneurs to further develop…
karnottFebruary 26, 2026
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the Advanced Genomics & Computational Science Core
Local News

Behind the Lab Doors: Accelerating Discoveries in Precision Medicine at the Advanced Genomics & Computational Science Core

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | February 25, 2026
Located within the M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences, the Advanced Genomics & Computational…
karnottFebruary 25, 2026
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Letitia Da Ros
Local News

Research in Carrot and Cherry Crops To Strengthen Local Food Security

Genome BC | February 25, 2026
As climate change continues to disrupt Canada’s agricultural stability, Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) is…
karnottFebruary 25, 2026
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Andrew Weng
Publications of the Week

Single-Cell Profiling Reveals a Memory B Cell-Like Subtype of Follicular Lymphoma with Increased Transformation Risk

Wang, X., & Nissen, M., et al. | November 21, 2022
My lab’s current research focus is on defining genetic and epigenetic drivers of T-cell leukemogenesis…
mjoyNovember 21, 2022
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Brian Rodrigues
Publications of the Week

Flow‐Induced Secretion of Endothelial Heparanase Regulates Cardiac Lipoprotein Lipase and Changes Following Diabetes

Lee, C. S., et al. | November 19, 2022
Lipoprotein lipase (LPL)‐derived fatty acid is a major source of energy for cardiac contraction. Synthesized…
mjoyNovember 19, 2022
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Kevin Kuchinski
Publications of the Week

Targeted Genomic Sequencing with Probe Capture for Discovery and Surveillance of Coronaviruses in Bats

Kuchinski, K. S., et al. | November 18, 2022
Public health emergencies like SARS, MERS, and COVID-19 have prioritized surveillance of zoonotic coronaviruses, resulting…
pthomsonNovember 18, 2022
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Chris Carlsten
Publications of the Week

Exposure to Diesel Exhaust Alters the Functional Metagenomic Composition of the Airway Microbiome in Former Smokers

Soumana, I. H., et al. | November 16, 2022
The lung microbiome plays a crucial role in airway homeostasis, yet we know little about…
mjoyNovember 16, 2022
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Yu Tian Wang
Publications of the Week

Allosteric Potentiation of GABAA Receptor Single-Channel Conductance by Netrin-1 during Neuronal-Excitation-Induced Inhibitory Synaptic Homeostasis

Chan, E., et al. | November 9, 2022
As the principal receptor that mediates both synaptic and tonic inhibition of neurons in the…
pthomsonNovember 9, 2022
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Sam Aparicio
Publications of the Week

Single-Cell Genomic Variation Induced by Mutational Processes in Cancer

Funnell, T., et al. | November 8, 2022
How cell-to-cell copy number alterations that underpin genomic instability1 in human cancers drive genomic and phenotypic…
pthomsonNovember 8, 2022
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Dr. Fabio Rossi
Publications of the Week

TNFα and IFNγ Cooperate for Efficient Pro- to Anti-Inflammatory Transition of Macrophages during Muscle Regeneration

Babaeijandaghi, F., et al. | November 3, 2022
The release of cytokines from various immune cells is known to be essential for successful…
pthomsonNovember 3, 2022
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Ivan Nabi
Publications of the Week

Basal Gp78-Dependent Mitophagy Promotes Mitochondrial Health and Limits Mitochondrial ROS

Alan, P., et al. | November 3, 2022
Mitochondria are major sources of cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as superoxide and hydrogen…
pthomsonNovember 3, 2022
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students working in CEDAR labs
Local News

Microbiology and Immunology Hosts Learning and Laboratory Session for CEDAR Campers

UBC Microbiology and Immunology | August 26, 2025
What are microbes? What do they look like? What do they do? Where are they…
karnottAugust 26, 2025
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Phil Hieter
Local News

Past, Present and Future: Academic Life from the Lens of Dr. Phil Hieter

UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | August 25, 2025
This is the second article in our Past, Present and Future series, where we explore…
karnottAugust 25, 2025
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Neil Reiner
Local News

Celebrating the Life and Distinguished Career of Dr. Neil Reiner

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | August 22, 2025
Dr. Neil Reiner was an exceptional leader in the field of infectious diseases. He served…
karnottAugust 22, 2025
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Mieke Koehoorn
Local News

Dr. Mieke Koehoorn Appointed Dean Pro Tem, Faculty of Medicine, and Interim Vice-President, Health

UBC Faculty of Medicine | August 22, 2025
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mieke Koehoorn as Dean pro tem,…
karnottAugust 22, 2025
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Martin Ester
Local News

New SFU Study Unveils AI That Designs Drugs—and Tells You How to Synthesize Them

SFU School of Computing Science | August 21, 2025
The new study, "Compositional Flows for 3D Molecule and Synthesis Pathway Co-design", introduces an innovative…
karnottAugust 21, 2025
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seed2STEM students (from left to right): Dakota Walker-Laberge, Madison Perreault, and Logan Mora
Local News

BCCHR Laboratories Hosting Indigenous Students for seed2STEM Program

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) | August 21, 2025
seed2STEM is a research summer program that aims to increase participation in science, technology, engineering,…
karnottAugust 21, 2025
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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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Drugs
Interesting Articles

Regulatory Approval of Biosimilars in Canada

Biotechnology Focus | August 31, 2018
The evolution and creation of new technologies, medications, and transformation of patient care continues to…
sciencecityAugust 31, 2018
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Research, Cell culture, scientist, lab
Interesting Articles

Canadian Technology and Innovation: Making Strides in the Global Cell Therapy Landscape

Biotechnology Focus | August 24, 2018
Cell therapies are integral to regenerative medicine: a swiftly advancing sector bearing the long-standing promise…
sciencecityAugust 24, 2018
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Farmer
Interesting Articles

Canadian Farmers, Entrepreneurs, and Health Care Workers to Benefit from New Investment in Research

Mitacs | August 20, 2018
Putting research in the hands of those who use it to create and innovate leads…
sciencecityAugust 20, 2018
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Blood in vial
Interesting Articles

HIV-AIDS Organizations Fear Federal Funding Shift Will Lead to Higher Rates

CTV News | August 16, 2018
The head of the Canadian AIDS Society fears HIV rates will continue to rise because…
sciencecityAugust 16, 2018
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Doctor
Interesting Articles

Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the Health and Life Sciences Industry

Biotechnology Focus | July 26, 2018
Machine learning is augmenting human ability and drastically changing possibilities. It is restructuring businesses and…
sciencecityJuly 26, 2018
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Flasks
Interesting Articles

The Truly Transformative Moments in Science

Research2Reality | July 17, 2018
There are so many benefits to basic research, where scientists work to uncover new knowledge…
sciencecityJuly 17, 2018
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Cannabis
Interesting Articles

Canada Could Come to the Fore in Cannabis Research

The Scientist | July 13, 2018
On October 20, marijuana will no longer be an illegal drug in Canada—a move that…
sciencecityJuly 13, 2018
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laboratory researcher
Interesting Articles

Getting the Ball Rolling on Basic Research

Research2Reality | June 21, 2018
Investments are a critical component in innovation. Without funding, it would be impossible to carry…
sciencecityJune 21, 2018
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Dr. Yu (Seby) Chen
Featured Awards

Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award Ceremony 2024: Dr. Yu (Seby) Chen

The Centre for Blood Research | October 22, 2024
The Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award recognizes a postdoctoral fellow who reflects Dr. Page’s…
karnottOctober 22, 2024
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Gabor Maté
Featured Awards

Exploring Links Between Trauma and Health – Dr. Gabor Maté Awarded SFU’s Sterling Prize for Controversy

SFU News | October 16, 2024
For Dr. Gabor Maté, the mind and the body are inseparable. And for the past…
karnottOctober 16, 2024
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Sarah Chae
Featured Awards

FHS Graduand Champions Care and Connection for SFU Community and Beyond

SFU Faculty of Health Sciences | October 16, 2024
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Bachelor of Science graduand Sarah Chae is the 2024 recipient…
karnottOctober 16, 2024
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Nadine Caron
Featured Awards

Dr. Nadine Caron Inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

UBC Faculty of Medicine | October 15, 2024
Dr. Caron is co-director of the UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health and a…
karnottOctober 15, 2024
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Dr. Catharine Rankin
Featured Awards

DMCBH Researcher Receives Pavlovian Society Award

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | October 14, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Catharine Rankin on receiving the Pavlovian Society’s Gantt Medal for her impactful…
karnottOctober 14, 2024
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Kelley Lee
Featured Awards

Provincial Investment Boosts SFU’s Research on Optimizing Uptake of New Immune-Based Technologies

SFU Faculty of Health Sciences | October 10, 2024
The Bridge Research Consortium (BRC), based in the Faculty of Health Sciences, has received over…
karnottOctober 10, 2024
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Jessica Rosin
Featured Awards

Congratulations to LSI PIs Receiving 2024 MSHRBC Scholar Awards!

UBC Life Sciences Institute | October 8, 2024
LSI PIs Dr. Jessica Rosin (Dept. of Oral Biological & Medical Sciences) and Dr. Kevin…
karnottOctober 8, 2024
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Lorenzo Lindo
Featured Awards

Lorenzo Lindo receives CCS Research Training Award

BC Cancer Terry Fox Laboratory Research | October 4, 2024
Congratulations to Lorenzo Lindo of Hay Lab (Terry Fox Laboratory) for receiving a Canadian Cancer…
karnottOctober 4, 2024
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