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Wilfred Jefferies
Publications of the Week

A Binary Self-Amplifying Expression Platform Enabling Lipid Nanoparticle-Free Vaccines and Nanomedicines

Jefferies, W., et al. | July 20, 2026
Conventional mRNA vaccines played a crucial role in mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic but remain hampered…
karnottJuly 20, 2026
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Ashley Dalrymple
Local News

Meet Dr. Ashley Dalrymple, Who Is Engineering New Possibilities for Recovery After Nervous System Injuries

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 20, 2026
Inspired by the goal of helping people regain movement and sensation after a nervous system…
karnottJuly 20, 2026
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Researcher in the scope room
Your Voice

UBC-Spinout ScopeSys Aims to Transform Genetic Medicine Development with Single-Molecule Analytics

ScopeSys | July 17, 2026
Vancouver-based ScopeSys is working to change how the next generation of genetic medicines are developed…
karnottJuly 17, 2026
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Dr. Roger Foxall and Dr. Michael Smith
Local News

Founding Genome British Columbia Over a Series of Sunday Afternoons

Genome BC | July 17, 2026
Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) was officially founded on July 31st, 2000, the day of…
karnottJuly 17, 2026
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Diego Villa
Local News

CCTG Opens Its First Two Investigator-Led Cell Therapy Trials in Canada

BC Cancer Research | July 16, 2026
Read the Canadian Cancer Trials Group story on the opening of the IND245 and IND246…
karnottJuly 16, 2026
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Faculty and associate faculty members at the symposium
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
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kota mizumoto
Featured Awards

DMCBH Members Receive Funding Through 2026 NSERC Discovery Research Program

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 15, 2026
Today, $630 million in funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada…
karnottJuly 15, 2026
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Christopher Moraes
Featured Awards

SBME Faculty Awarded 2026 NSERC Funding for Innovative Research

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | July 15, 2026
The School of Biomedical Engineering is proud to congratulate six faculty members on receiving prestigious…
karnottJuly 15, 2026
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Douglas Allan
Publications of the Week

Revealing Function-Altering MECP2 Mutations in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Yeast and Drosophila

Chen, E., et al. | September 17, 2025
Pathogenic variants in MECP2 commonly lead to Rett syndrome, where MECP2's function as a DNA…
karnottSeptember 17, 2025
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Dr. Ann Marie Craig
Publications of the Week

Targeted Splicing Approach for Alleviation of a Neurexin 1 Haploinsufficiency Model

Lu, H., et al. | September 11, 2025
NRXN1 encoding the synaptic organizing protein neurexin 1 (Nrxn1) is among the strongest risk genes…
karnottSeptember 11, 2025
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Katherine Donald
Publications of the Week

Human Milk IgA Promotes Normal Immune Development by Limiting Th17-Inducing Erysipelatoclostridium ramosum in the Infant Gut

Donald, K., et al. | September 4, 2025
The infant gut microbiota plays a vital role in immune development. Secretory IgA (SIgA), the…
karnottSeptember 4, 2025
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Shyh-Dar Li
Publications of the Week

Biodegradable Polymers with Tertiary Amines Enhance mRNA Delivery of Lipid Nanoparticles via Improved Endosomal Escape

Zhao, F., et al. | August 29, 2025
Messenger RNA (mRNA)-based therapy has become a promising and scalable approach for treating various diseases,…
karnottAugust 29, 2025
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barbara Stefanska
Publications of the Week

SIRT1/DNMT3B-Mediated Epigenetic Gene Silencing in Response Tophytoestrogens in Mammary Epithelial Cells

Ma, Y., et al. | August 28, 2025
We performed an integrated analysis of genome-wide DNA methylation and expression datasetsin normal cells and…
karnottAugust 28, 2025
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Dr. Harry Brumer
Publications of the Week

Artificial Cellulose Derivatives Are Metabolized by Select Human Gut Bacteroidota upon Priming with Common Plant β-Glucans

Panwar, D., et al. | August 20, 2025
Synthetic ethers of cellulose (β(1,4)-glucan) are widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industry as…
karnottAugust 20, 2025
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Yossef Av-Gay
Publications of the Week

The Parkinson’s Drug Benztropine Possesses Histamine Receptor 1-Dependent Host-Directed Antimicrobial Activity Against Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Sahile, H., et al. | August 12, 2025
Intracellular pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) evade host defence mechanisms to infect and survive…
karnottAugust 12, 2025
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Bruce Vallance
Publications of the Week

Defining Enteric Bacterial Pathogenesis Using Organoids: Citrobacter rodentium Uses EspC, an Atypical Mucinolytic Protease, to Penetrate Mouse Colonic Mucus

Chen, Y., et al. | August 8, 2025
Enteric bacterial pathogens pose significant threats to human health; however, the mechanisms by which they…
karnottAugust 8, 2025
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Torsten Nielsen
Local News

Genomic Test Co-Invented by UBC Researchers Can Help Millions of Breast Cancer Patients Safely Avoid Chemotherapy

UBC News | June 11, 2026
Millions of people with breast cancer could safely avoid chemotherapy thanks to a genomic test…
karnottJune 11, 2026
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lecture hall during Open House
Local News

Bridging Research and Lived Experience: Dementia LINK Hosts Inaugural Open House

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | June 10, 2026
On May 9, 2026, the Dementia LINK team hosted its inaugural Open House at the…
karnottJune 10, 2026
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UBC campus
Local News

UBC Welcomes 45 Scholars in First Wave of Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards

UBC News | June 9, 2026
The University of British Columbia will welcome 45 new doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows through…
karnottJune 9, 2026
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Research, Cell culture, scientist, lab
Local News

VoxCell BioInnovation and adMare BioInnovations Partner to Advance Novel Antibody Therapies in a Human-Relevant Vascularized Tissue Platform

T-Net | June 8, 2026
VoxCell BioInnovation, a developer of bioprinted vascularized human tissue models for preclinical drug development, and…
karnottJune 8, 2026
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drug
Local News

A Moving Target: Rethinking Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in the Fentanyl Era

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | June 8, 2026
On April 17, 2026, researchers, clinicians, trainees and community members gathered at the Djavad Mowafaghian…
karnottJune 8, 2026
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Peter Black
Local News

Can a Vaccine Stop Bladder Cancer from Coming Back?

Genome BC | June 5, 2026
Bladder cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Canada. Approximately 37 people are diagnosed…
karnottJune 5, 2026
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Cheryl Wellington
Local News

New UBC Research Facility Aims to Transform Brain Health Using Blood Tests

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | June 5, 2026
What if a simple blood test could help detect brain disorders like dementia, concussion and…
karnottJune 5, 2026
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Jan Lünemann
Local News

World-Renowned Multiple Sclerosis Expert Joins UBC to Advance Next-Generation Therapies

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | June 4, 2026
Dr. Jan Lünemann, a world-renowned neurologist, neuroimmunologist and clinician-scientist, has joined UBC as the inaugural…
karnottJune 4, 2026
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Interesting Articles

2025 Research Trainee Competition: Call for Applications

Michael Smith Health Research BC | November 21, 2024
Michael Smith Health Research BC’s 2025 Research Trainee competition is now open to applications. The…
karnottNovember 21, 2024
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Angular diffusion by Aaron Dhanda
Interesting Articles

NSERC Science Exposed

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | November 21, 2024
The wait is over! Discover the 2024 recipients of the People’s Choice Award and the…
karnottNovember 21, 2024
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women working in a lab
Interesting Articles

Finding Solutions for Women and Gender Diverse People’s Top Health Priorities

Life Sciences BC | November 7, 2024
For decades, the health of women and gender diverse people has been under-researched, leading to…
karnottNovember 7, 2024
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students in lecture hall
Interesting Articles

Scholar and Health Professional-Investigator Programs: 2025 Competitions Now Open

Michael Smith Health Research BC | November 4, 2024
Michael Smith Health Research BC’s Scholar and Health Professional-Investigator (HP-I) awards provide funding to support…
karnottNovember 4, 2024
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Thriving in Graduate School
Interesting Articles

Call for Abstracts: Alberta-British Columbia Islet Workshop 2025

The BC Diabetes Research Network | October 28, 2024
We would like to extend an invitation to scientists and trainees to attend the Alberta-British…
karnottOctober 28, 2024
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parliament at night
Interesting Articles

Notice of Upcoming Funding Opportunity: Pandemic Research Platforms Interim Funding

Canadian Institutes of Health Research | October 28, 2024
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of…
karnottOctober 28, 2024
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Laboratory glassware
Interesting Articles

Science Fair Foundation BC Announces Semi-Finalists for the Sixth Annual Youth Innovation Showcase

Science Fair Foundation BC | October 23, 2024
Today, the Science Fair Foundation BC announced this year's outstanding Semi-Finalists for the Youth Innovation…
karnottOctober 23, 2024
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spinal cord
Interesting Articles

Request for Application: Translate Research into Neurorestorative Treatments

Praxis Spinal Cord Institute | October 18, 2024
Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is a Canadian-based not-for-profit organization that leads global collaboration in spinal…
karnottOctober 18, 2024
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Nienke van Houten
Featured Awards

FHS University Lecturer Wins 2025 SFU Excellence in Teaching Award

SFU Faculty of Health Sciences | April 17, 2026
Dr. Nienke van Houten – a university lecturer and the director of undergraduate education at…
karnottApril 17, 2026
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Nicole Krentz
Featured Awards

Dr. Nicole Krentz Receives Breakthrough T1D Career Development Award to Advance Type 1 Diabetes Research

UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | April 10, 2026
The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is proud to announce that Dr. Nicole Krentz, Assistant…
karnottApril 10, 2026
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Dr. Sabrina Leslie (left) and Dr. Xin Tang (right)
Featured Awards

Drs. Sabrina Leslie and Xin Tang Receive Funding Through Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters Program to Launch New Research Cluster

UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | April 7, 2026
Drs. Sabrina Leslie and Xin Tang have been awarded funding through the 2026/27 Grants for…
karnottApril 7, 2026
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Dr. Katey Enfield
Monthly Award Summaries

March 2026 Award Winners

Science in Vancouver | April 2, 2026
Drs. Katey Enfield, Miffy Hok Yan Cheng, and Samantha Pollard Vancouver is March-ing towards success!…
karnottApril 2, 2026
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David Huntsman
Featured Awards

Dr. David Huntsman Receives 2025 Rosalind Franklin Prize for Excellence in Ovarian Cancer Research

BC Cancer | April 2, 2026
Dr. David Huntsman receives 2025 Rosalind Franklin Prize for Excellence in Ovarian Cancer Research
karnottApril 2, 2026
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Dr. Miffy Cheng
Featured Awards

Terry Fox Funding Recognizes Dr. Miffy Cheng as an Emerging Cancer Research Leader

UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | April 1, 2026
Dr. Miffy Hok Yan Cheng, Assistant Professor in UBC's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been…
karnottApril 1, 2026
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Clarus Leung
Featured Awards

Announcing the Winners of the 2026 Carraresi Foundation Early Career Clinician Investigator Award

Providence Research | March 30, 2026
Providence Research is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Carraresi Foundation Early Career…
karnottMarch 30, 2026
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Dr. Samantha Pollard
Featured Awards

Seven Emerging Researchers Receive Terry Fox Funding to Advance Next Generation Cancer Research

Terry Fox Research Institute | March 27, 2026
Seven early career scientists across Canada are launching new cancer research programs thanks to $3.5…
karnottMarch 27, 2026
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