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New Research Explores How Data Can Help Detect Disease Earlier and Improve Patient Care
Genome BC | August 14, 2026
Every patient has a story, yet no single source of health information tells the whole…
Interesting Articles
Indigenous Perspectives on Mental Health: Resources and Insights from the MATRIX-N Learning Circle
Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | August 14, 2026
The Multidisciplinary Alliance for Translational Research and Innovation in Neuropsychiatry (MATRIX-N) brings together researchers and…
karnottAugust 14, 2026
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AbCellera Stock Soars 35% on Successful Clinical Trial Result
Business in Vancouver | August 13, 2026
Better-than-expected results in a clinical trial sent shares of Vancouver life sciences company AbCellera Biologics…
karnottAugust 13, 2026
Publications of the Week
Single-Cell Sequencing Unveils a Profibrotic Macrophage and Infiltrating Monocyte Niche in the Bronchoalveolar Lavage of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Gerayeli, F., et al. | August 13, 2026
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by global immune dysregulation. The most abundant immune…
karnottAugust 13, 2026
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Unravelling the Link Between Epstein-Barr Virus and Multiple Sclerosis
Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | August 12, 2026
For decades, scientists have known that infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of…
karnottAugust 12, 2026
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Six MSL Faculty Involved in Projects Funded Through Spring 2026 CIHR Grant Competition
UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | August 12, 2026
Six MSL faculty members are involved in projects recently funded through the Canadian Institutes of…
karnottAugust 12, 2026
Local News
BCCHR Research Aims to Uncover Genetic Causes of Brain Aneurysms
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | August 11, 2026
A brain aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge formed at a weakened point of an artery…
karnottAugust 11, 2026
Publications of the Week
Cataloging the Potential Functional Diversity of Cacna1e Splice Variants Using Long-Read Sequencing
Bhuiyan, S., et al. | November 13, 2025
The degree to which alternative RNA splicing influences the function and structure of voltage gated…
karnottNovember 13, 2025
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Activity-Targeted Metaproteomics Uncovers Rare Syntrophic Bacteria Central To Anaerobic Community Metabolism
Friedline, S., et al. | November 7, 2025
Syntrophic microbial consortia can contribute substantially to the activity of anoxic ecosystems but are often…
karnottNovember 7, 2025
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Decreased Clearance of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol is Causally Associated With Increased Mortality of Septic Shock
Takahashi, N., et al. | October 27, 2025
To determine whether low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, set by the balance of clearance and…
karnottOctober 27, 2025
Publications of the Week
Divergent Delivery and Expression Kinetics of Lipid and Polymeric Nanoparticles Across mRNA Modalities
Casmil, I., et al. | October 23, 2025
This week, we profile a recent publication in Advanced Science by Dr. Anna Blakney’s lab…
karnottOctober 23, 2025
Publications of the Week
CAR Treg Cells Mediate Linked Suppression and Infectious Tolerance in Islet Transplantation in Mice
Wardell, C., et al. | October 21, 2025
Islet transplantation represents an attractive therapeutic approach for type 1 diabetes; however, it can also…
karnottOctober 21, 2025
Publications of the Week
Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2A Study Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Felzartamab for IgA Nephropathy
Floege, J., et al. | October 15, 2025
Felzartamab is a fully human anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody under investigation for treatment of IgA nephropathy…
karnottOctober 15, 2025
Publications of the Week
Positive Allosteric Modulation of M1 mAChRs with VU0486846 Reverses Cognitive Deficits in Male APPswe/PSEN1ΔE9 Alzheimer’s Mice
Ibrahim, K., et al. | October 7, 2025
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-associated neurodegenerative disease marked by progressive cognitive deterioration and beta-amyloid…
karnottOctober 7, 2025
Publications of the Week
Sex-Specific Metabolic and Central Effects of GLP-1–Estradiol Conjugate in Middle-Aged Rats on a Standard or Western Diet
Richard, J., et al. | October 3, 2025
Middle age represents a critical window for metabolic and cognitive health, particularly in the context…
karnottOctober 3, 2025
Local News
Microbiology and Immunology Researchers Present at Autoimmune Biomedical Collaborative Symposium
UBC Microbiology and Immunology | July 16, 2026
The inaugural Autoimmune Biomedical Collaborative (ABC) Symposium took place on June 22 and 23 at…
karnottJuly 16, 2026
Local News
A Decade of Discovery: Celebrating 10 Years of the Neuroimaging and Neurocomputation Core
Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 14, 2026
Over the past decade, the NeuroImaging and NeuroComputation Core (NINC) has grown from a shared…
karnottJuly 14, 2026
Local News
Genome BC Supports BC Innovator BugSeq in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Genome BC | July 13, 2026
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. According…
karnottJuly 13, 2026
Local News
Dr. Mary De Vera Appointed as New Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | July 9, 2026
The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is pleased to welcome Dr. Mary De Vera into…
karnottJuly 9, 2026
Local News
Billions of Doses Later: Global Review Confirms mRNA Vaccines Are Safe, Effective and Full of Promise
UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | July 8, 2026
A sweeping global review led by researchers at the University of British Columbia has found…
karnottJuly 8, 2026
Local News
UBC Faculty of Applied Science 2026 Appointments
UBC Engineering | July 7, 2026
The UBC Faculty of Applied Science has appointed two new, and one returning, leaders. Dr.…
karnottJuly 7, 2026
Local News
The Power of Narrative Storytelling: Using Comics to Bring Microbiology Concepts to Life
UBC Microbiology and Immunology | July 6, 2026
For undergraduate students taking introductory microbiology courses at UBC, comics are as common in the…
karnottJuly 6, 2026
Local News
Celebrating the Career and Retirement of Dr. Brett Finlay
UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | July 3, 2026
Brett developed an interest in the sciences early on, being raised by two biologist parents…
karnottJuly 3, 2026
Interesting Articles
Launch of the New Harmonized Tri-Agency Scholarship and Fellowship Programs
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | March 17, 2025
As announced in Budget 2024, the scholarship and fellowship programs administered by the three federal…
karnottMarch 17, 2025
Interesting Articles
28 Graduate Students Compete in UBC’s Three Minute Thesis
UBC Graduate School | March 14, 2025
Nearly 30 graduate students are competing in the UBC 3MT (Three Minute Thesis) Semi-Finals -…
karnottMarch 14, 2025
Interesting Articles
Genome BC Is Embarking on a New Initiative for Biodiversity Preservation
Genome BC | February 26, 2025
Preventing biodiversity loss in British Columbia (BC) is a multifaceted challenge. It stems not only…
karnottFebruary 26, 2025
Interesting Articles
BC Cancer 2025 Summer Research Studentship Competition
BC Cancer Research | February 17, 2025
We are pleased to announce the BC Cancer 2025 Summer Research Studentship competition. Summer research…
karnottFebruary 17, 2025
Interesting Articles
Synergy Research Program 2025
UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | February 13, 2025
The SBME Synergy Undergraduate Summer Research Program is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain…
karnottFebruary 13, 2025
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Announcing the Dr. Rogers Prize for Advancing Health, Medicine, & Healing
Dr. Rogers Prize | February 12, 2025
On behalf of the Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation, we are excited to announce…
karnottFebruary 12, 2025
Interesting Articles
Participate in UBC’s Three Minute Thesis Competiton
UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | February 3, 2025
Would you be able to summarize your 80,000 word thesis in just three minutes? UBC…
karnottFebruary 3, 2025
Interesting Articles
Mobilize Grants 2025 Competition Now Open
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | January 27, 2025
The College and Community Innovation (CCI) program’s Mobilize grants 2025 competition, managed by the Natural…
karnottJanuary 27, 2025
Featured Awards
SBME Faculty Recognized by Stem Cell Network’s 25 for 25 Silver Anniversary Awards
UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | May 25, 2026
The University of British Columbia’s School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) is proud to celebrate the…
karnottMay 25, 2026
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UBC Medicine Researchers Awarded Funding Through New Frontiers in Research Fund
UBC Faculty of Medicine | May 22, 2026
UBC Medicine researchers are leading three new projects recently awarded funding through the Government of…
karnottMay 22, 2026
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Four UBC Medicine Researchers Among New and Renewed Canada Research Chairs
UBC Faculty of Medicine | May 21, 2026
Four researchers from the UBC Faculty of Medicine are among the new and renewed Canada…
karnottMay 21, 2026
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UBC Botanist Receives West Coast Teaching Award
UBC Science | May 19, 2026
The award—from the British Columbia Teaching and Learning Council—recognizes Dr. Clarkston’s commitment to enhanced student…
karnottMay 19, 2026
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Dr. Shelina Babul Honoured with 2026 YWCA Women of Distinction Award
UBC Faculty of Medicine | May 19, 2026
UBC Medicine clinical professor Dr. Shelina Babul has been awarded a 2026 YWCA Women of…
karnottMay 19, 2026
Featured Awards
SFU’s Canada Research Chairs to Advance Study of Stem Cells, Immune Function, and AI for Public Good
SFU News | May 14, 2026
Announced today, the SFU chairs are Kyle Burrows, Faculty of Health Sciences; Wendy Chun, Faculty…
karnottMay 14, 2026
Monthly Award Summaries
April 2026 Award Winners
Science in Vancouver | May 14, 2026
Dr. Nicole Krentz April showers bring May flowers and this past month, Vancouver researchers were…
karnottMay 14, 2026
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Dr. Pauline Johnson Receives the 2026 Gillian E. Wu Mentorship Award
UBC Life Sciences Institute | May 12, 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Pauline Johnson, recipient of the 2026 Gillian E. Wu Mentorship Award from…
karnottMay 12, 2026







































