The funded projects bring together UBC scientists and Canadian biotechnology companies to develop genomic solutions…
karnottMarch 24, 2026
Simon Fraser University scientists are embarking upon a new study to discover what makes some…
karnottMarch 24, 2026
In this episode, co-hosts Drs. Nicole Quinn and Jason Goldsmith chat with Rob Henderson, President…
karnottMarch 23, 2026
Eight research teams in British Columbia will receive a combined $8 million in federal funding…
karnottMarch 23, 2026
Four Faculty of Medicine researchers have been honoured with UBC’s 2025 Faculty Research Awards. The…
karnottMarch 20, 2026
Low-grade, stage Ta (TaLG) non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is generally nonaggressive; yet, some patients experience…
karnottMarch 20, 2026
Two of the university’s premier research prizes were awarded to UBC Science faculty members today,…
karnottMarch 20, 2026
As the principal receptor that mediates both synaptic and tonic inhibition of neurons in the…
pthomsonNovember 9, 2022
How cell-to-cell copy number alterations that underpin genomic instability1 in human cancers drive genomic and phenotypic…
pthomsonNovember 8, 2022
The release of cytokines from various immune cells is known to be essential for successful…
pthomsonNovember 3, 2022
Mitochondria are major sources of cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as superoxide and hydrogen…
pthomsonNovember 3, 2022
Elevated intestinal permeability is seen in a variety of inflammatory conditions such as enteric infections…
pthomsonOctober 28, 2022
Intracellular chloride ion concentration (i) homeostasis is critical for excitatory/inhibitory balance and volume regulation in…
pthomsonOctober 28, 2022
Microbes are by far the dominant biomass in the world’s oceans and drive biogeochemical cycles…
pthomsonOctober 21, 2022
Oncogenic KRAS mutations are absent in approximately 10% of patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) and…
pthomsonOctober 18, 2022
Over the last 15 years, research into the gut microbiome — the ecosystem of microorganisms…
karnottSeptember 22, 2025
A new clinical trials unit (CTU) will allow B.C. life sciences companies to test early-stage…
karnottSeptember 19, 2025
We are excited to welcome the incoming CBR Graduate Award Program (GAP) cohort for 2025-2026!…
karnottSeptember 18, 2025
This past summer, the SBME Synergy Undergraduate Summer Research Program provided research opportunities for students…
karnottSeptember 17, 2025
This is the fourth and final article in our Past, Present and Future series, where…
karnottSeptember 16, 2025
The Northern Centre for Clinical Research (NCCR) has launched its first clinical trial at the…
karnottSeptember 12, 2025
A Genome BC funded research collaboration between the BC Blueberry Council, Simon Fraser University (SFU)…
karnottSeptember 12, 2025
I was both surprised and deeply honoured. Mentorship has always felt like a natural extension…
karnottSeptember 11, 2025
Federal Science Minister Kirsty Duncan has made it clear that gender equity in science is a…
sciencecityJune 15, 2018
As BC's health research funding agency, with a focus on talent development, we think deeply…
sciencecityMay 31, 2018
Some of the hottest areas in biotech that are emerging and driving growth and investment…
sciencecityMay 22, 2018
Crowdfunding campaigns for stem-cell treatments may be duping patients seeking relief and leaving donors out…
sciencecityMay 14, 2018
The Stem Cell Network (SCN) announces that they have received funding of $4 million for…
sciencecityMay 1, 2018
On Saturday, April 14, scientists and science enthusiasts once again took to the streets to…
sciencecityApril 24, 2018
It started out with rock snot and ended with a call for scientists to stand…
sciencecityApril 17, 2018
A new expert panel report, released today by the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA), provides…
sciencecityApril 11, 2018
Michael Smith Health Research BC is providing funding to 44 emerging researchers throughout British Columbia…
karnottNovember 11, 2024
Each year, the Foundation provides funds to students and postdoctoral researchers to advance their contributions…
karnottNovember 8, 2024
To mark November’s National Diabetes Awareness Month, JDRF was thrilled to announce a new investment…
karnottNovember 7, 2024
Congratulations to the DMCBH trainees who are among the 44 emerging researchers being funded by…
karnottNovember 5, 2024
UBC's Dr. Jessica Rosin (pictured, left) from the Deptartment of Oral Biological & Medical Sciences…
karnottNovember 1, 2024
DMCBH associate members Drs. Brian Christie and Jodie Gawlyruk are among the research teams who…
karnottOctober 29, 2024
The Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award recognizes a postdoctoral fellow who reflects Dr. Page’s…
karnottOctober 22, 2024
