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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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lab bench
Interesting Articles

Second Call for Applications for Expanded DMOS Program Includes Clinical Research

Conscience | February 24, 2026
We’re pleased to announce that applications are now open for the second round of our…
karnottFebruary 24, 2026
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Nada Lallous
Local News

Dr. Nada Lallous Selected as Delegate for Science Meets Parliament BC 2026

Vancouver Prostate Centre | February 24, 2026
The Vancouver Prostate Centre is proud to announce that Dr. Nada Lallous, Assistant Professor, UBC…
karnottFebruary 24, 2026
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Mahmoud Pouladi
Publications of the Week

Silencing of Human HTT by Targeted CRISPR/dCas9-Mediated Epigenetic Editing

Tay, Y., et al. | February 23, 2026
Gene silencing is widely recognized as a promising therapeutic approach for dominant monogenic disorders. Current…
karnottFebruary 23, 2026
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Michael Gordon
Publications of the Week

A Molecular Mechanism for High Salt Taste in Drosophila

McDowell, S. A. T., et al. | June 30, 2022
Dietary salt detection and consumption are crucial to maintaining fluid and ionic homeostasis. To optimize…
pthomsonJune 30, 2022
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Genc Basha
Publications of the Week

Lipid Nanoparticle-Mediated Silencing of Osteogenic Suppressor GNAS Leads to Osteogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells In Vivo

Basha, G., et al. | June 29, 2022
Approved drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis can prevent further bone loss but do not…
pthomsonJune 29, 2022
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Francois Benard
Publications of the Week

Structure and Activity of Human TMPRSS2 Protease Implicated in SARS-CoV-2 Activation

Fraser, B. J., et al. | June 22, 2022
Transmembrane protease, serine 2 (TMPRSS2) has been identified as key host cell factor for viral…
pthomsonJune 22, 2022
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Holt lab
Publications of the Week

Selective B Cell Depletion Upon Intravenous Infusion of Replication-Incompetent Anti-CD19 CAR Lentivirus

Rive, C. M., et al. | June 20, 2022
Dr. Robert Holt's lab's overall focus involves understanding and genetically manipulating the human immune system…
pthomsonJune 20, 2022
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Dr. Pascal Lavoie
Publications of the Week

Correlates of Protection Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Infancy

Abu-Raya, B., et al. | June 13, 2022
The highest morbidity and mortality from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection occurs in young infants.…
pthomsonJune 13, 2022
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Wilfred Jefferies
Publications of the Week

Distinct Gene Expression Patterns of Calcium Channels and Related Signaling Pathways Discovered in Lymphomas

Stanwood, S. R., et al. | June 13, 2022
Cell surface calcium (Ca2+) channels permit Ca2+ ion influx, with Ca2+ taking part in cellular functions such…
pthomsonJune 13, 2022
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Kieran Maheden
Publications of the Week

The Field of Cell Competition Comes of Age: Semantics and Technological Synergy

Maheden, K., et al. | June 9, 2022
Stem cells experience many selective pressures which shape their cellular populations, potentially pushing them to…
pthomsonJune 9, 2022
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Martin Hirst
Publications of the Week

Polycomb Contraction Differentially Regulates Terminal Human Hematopoietic Differentiation Programs

Lorzadeh, A., et al. | June 8, 2022
Lifelong production of the many types of mature blood cells from less differentiated progenitors is…
pthomsonJune 8, 2022
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Dr. Ben Koop
Local News

Welcoming Dr. Ben Koop to Genome BC’s Board of Directors

Genome BC | August 1, 2025
Dr. Ben Koop is a renowned genomics expert and Professor of Biology at the University…
karnottAugust 1, 2025
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SFU
Local News

SFU Teams Up with Fraser Health to Launch New Health Research Institute

SFU News | July 31, 2025
Simon Fraser University is partnering with Fraser Health to launch a new health research institute…
karnottJuly 31, 2025
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Dr. Rebecca Deyell
Local News

OPTIMISE Trial Seeks to Personalize Cancer Treatment for Children with High-Risk Tumours

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | July 30, 2025
When standard cancer treatments fail or prove ineffective for patients, options for children and youth…
karnottJuly 30, 2025
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Muyi Iyamu
Local News

From Code to Care: Decoding Sustainability in Digital Health Tool Design

CIHR Pan-Canadian Network for HIV and STBBI Clinical Trials Research | July 29, 2025
Access to timely and stigma-free sexual health care remains a significant challenge for many people,…
karnottJuly 29, 2025
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Pascal Lavoie
Local News

Children with Chronic Medical Conditions at Greater Risk of Hospitalization from RSV

UBC Faculty of Medicine | July 28, 2025
Children with chronic medical conditions face a significantly higher risk of hospitalization due to respiratory…
karnottJuly 28, 2025
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Local News

Variational AI Named “Emerging Company of the Year—Biotech” by Life Sciences BC

T-Net | July 25, 2025
Variational AI announced that it has been named Emerging Company of the Year—Biotech by Life…
karnottJuly 25, 2025
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Geering Up staff at the 30th birthday party for the organization
Local News

30 Years of Sparking Discovery

UBC Engineering | July 25, 2025
Geering Up Engineering Outreach had no shortage of accomplishments to celebrate at their 30th birthday…
karnottJuly 25, 2025
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science world
Local News

Mitacs Showcases BC’s Innovation Ecosystem

Mitacs | July 25, 2025
In a powerful demonstration of British Columbia’s leadership in innovation, Mitacs brought together around 120…
karnottJuly 25, 2025
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Scientists
Interesting Articles

Investing in Research Is the Best Way to Create an Innovative Economy

The Globe and Mail | August 22, 2017
With Canada’s 150th birthday squarely in the rear-view mirror, we should now look to our…
sciencecityAugust 22, 2017
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Laboratory glassware
Interesting Articles

Innovative Science Research in Canada Is Dying a Silent Death

Maclean's | August 16, 2017
In March, Canada’s federal government announced its 2017 budget with no increase in funding for…
sciencecityAugust 16, 2017
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Canadians march for science from coast to coast
Interesting Articles

Canadians March for Science from Coast to Coast

CTV News | May 2, 2017
It was something like a flashback for Canadian scientists who gathered across the country Saturday…
sciencecityMay 2, 2017
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More surgeons must start doing basic science
Interesting Articles

More Surgeons Must Start Doing Basic Science

Nature | April 27, 2017
In Steven Soderbergh’s classy television show The Knick, set in a New York City hospital…
sciencecityApril 27, 2017
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Interesting Articles

Make Your PhD Outcomes Transparent and Be Proud of Where Your Graduates End Up

University Affairs | April 25, 2017
Last week, I received an email from my PhD alma mater UBC and instead of…
sciencecityApril 25, 2017
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Canadian flag
Interesting Articles

Naylor Report Lays the Groundwork to Renew Basic Research in Canada

University Affairs | April 20, 2017
The panel charged with reviewing the federal government’s support of fundamental science released its final…
sciencecityApril 20, 2017
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Science competitions earn you fame, glory and transferable skills
Interesting Articles

Science Competitions Earn You Fame, Glory and Transferable Skills

Naturejobs | April 20, 2017
My PhD journey is coming to its end and I am considering a non-academic career.…
sciencecityApril 20, 2017
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CRISPR has a bad name
Interesting Articles

CRISPR Has a Terrible Name

The Atlantic | April 18, 2017
Imagine this: What if scientists had a tool that allowed them to edit genes directly,…
sciencecityApril 18, 2017
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Mahmoud Pouladi
AwardsFeatured Awards

Congratulations CIHR Spring 2024 Project Grant Recipients

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | August 7, 2024
Congratulations to the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR), Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI), and…
karnottAugust 7, 2024
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Torin Halvorson
AwardsFeatured Awards

Torin Halvorson and Hebah Hussaina Awarded Vanier Scholarships for Immunotherapy and Mental Health Research

BC Children's Hospital | August 6, 2024
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) is proud to announce that two of its outstanding…
karnottAugust 6, 2024
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Marie Johns
AwardsFeatured Awards

Marie Johns and Karol Buda Awarded 2023–2024 William and Dorothy Gilbert Scholarships

UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | August 5, 2024
We are excited to congratulate Marie Johns and Karol Buda, the recipients of the 2023-2024 William…
karnottAugust 5, 2024
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Dr. Peter Black
AwardsFeatured Awards

VPC Researchers Receive CIHR Project Grants for Advancing Research

Vancouver Prostate Centre | August 1, 2024
The outcome of the CIHR Spring 2024 project grant competition has been revealed, with 373…
karnottAugust 1, 2024
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Poul Sorensen
AwardsMonthly Award Summaries

July 2024 Award Winners

Science in Vancouver | August 1, 2024
BC Cancer's Dr. Poul Sorensen (pictured)  has been awarded with a pediatric Ewing sarcoma research…
karnottAugust 1, 2024
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Xuesen Dong
AwardsFeatured Awards

UBC Medicine Researchers Awarded More than $25 Million in CIHR Project Grants

UBC Faculty of Medicine | July 31, 2024
UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers are leading 38 projects awarded more than $25 million in…
karnottJuly 31, 2024
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Shalini Iyer
AwardsFeatured Awards

2024 Trainee Endowment Award Winners Announced

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 30, 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Trainee Endowment…
karnottJuly 30, 2024
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Kelly McNagny
AwardsFeatured Awards

Three CBR Scientists Awarded CIHR Project Grants

UBC Centre for Blood Research | July 30, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu, Dr. Kelly McNagny & Dr. Leonard Foster! UBC Faculty of…
karnottJuly 30, 2024
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