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Alexandra Weber
Local News

Snakes in an Egg All Coil in the Same Direction. Scientists Think They’ve Learned Why.

UBC News | September 7, 2026
Long before they slither into your nightmares, baby snakes perform a curious feat: early in…
karnottSeptember 7, 2026
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Kathryn Whitehead
Featured Awards

UBC Welcomes Nine World-Leading Researchers Through Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada Program (Phase 1)

UBC News | September 4, 2026
Nine world-leading researchers will join the University of British Columbia as part of the inaugural…
karnottSeptember 4, 2026
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canadian flag flying over the rocky mountains
Interesting Articles

Canada Recruits Dozens of Foreign Scientists and Researchers, Many From U.S.

Global News | September 4, 2026
Canadian universities have recruited dozens of foreign scientists and researchers, many of them poached from…
karnottSeptember 4, 2026
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Local News

Kardium Lands $31M for Burnaby Manufacturing Expansion

Business in Vancouver | September 3, 2026
A B.C. medical device company is receiving up to $31.25 million in federal funding to…
karnottSeptember 3, 2026
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Mark Cembrowski
Featured Awards

Thirty-One Projects Led by UBC Researchers Awarded Close to $6 Million Through CFI JELF Competition

UBC Research + Innovation | September 3, 2026
The Government of Canada has announced more than $118 million through the Canada Foundation for…
karnottSeptember 3, 2026
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Brian MacVicar
Publications of the Week

A Microglia–Astrocyte Signaling Axis Regulates Astrocyte Piezo1 Expression and Inflammatory Responses

Bai, Y., et al. | September 2, 2026
Structural tissue alterations in numerous brain disorders can initiate mechanosensory signaling pathways and influence neuropathology.…
karnottSeptember 2, 2026
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Returning Chinook to the river after sampling to strengthen genetic baselines for rivers and monitor for hatchery strays from other systems. Photo by Craig Ludsen.
Local News

New Genomics Collaboration to Enable First Nations Sovereignty Over Salmon Data

Genome BC | September 2, 2026
A new multi-year, multi-partner collaboration aims to empower First Nations communities in British Columbia with…
karnottSeptember 2, 2026
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Kate Johnson
Monthly Award Summaries

August 2026 Award Winners

Science in Vancouver | September 1, 2026
Dr. Kate Johnson  The Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grants have been announced…
karnottSeptember 1, 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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Neeru Gupta
Local News

Researchers Discover the Eye’s Hidden Cleanup System

UBC News | July 27, 2026
Many of the world’s leading causes of irreversible blindness, including glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration,…
karnottJuly 27, 2026
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Dr. Lalitha Raman-Wilms
Local News

Dean’s Spotlight: Excelling in the Development and Application of Emerging Technologies

UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | July 24, 2026
Healthcare is being transformed by emerging technologies. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, precision medicine, and advanced…
karnottJuly 24, 2026
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Vesna Sossi
Local News

New Study Reveals How the Brain Reorganizes Itself in Early Parkinson’s Disease

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 23, 2026
A new study led by Dr. Jon Stoessl and a team of researchers at the…
karnottJuly 23, 2026
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Local News

STEMCELL Technologies and CCRM Partner to Expand Access to Matched GMP and RUO iPSC Lines for Cell Therapy Development

STEMCELL Technologies | July 22, 2026
STEMCELL Technologies and the Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM) today announced a partnership…
karnottJuly 22, 2026
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Marissa Lithopoulos
Local News

Beaker Banter Podcast: Nanoparticles to the Rescue!

Innovation UBC | July 22, 2026
On the first episode of Beaker Banter, we sit down with Dr. Anna Blakney, an…
karnottJuly 22, 2026
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Local News

How UBC’s New Express License Is Fast-Tracking Spin-Offs

Innovation UBC | July 21, 2026
Turning promising university research into real-world products requires strong partnerships between researchers, startups, investors, and…
karnottJuly 21, 2026
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Dr. Ali Bashashati's lab
Local News

Behind the Lab Doors: Driving Cancer Diagnostics at the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Lab

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | July 21, 2026
When you step into the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Lab (AIM Lab), the energy is…
karnottJuly 21, 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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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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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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canadian flag flying over the rocky mountains
Interesting Articles

National Science Foundation Global Centers Addressing Global Challenges Through the Bioeconomy

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | October 7, 2024
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and…
karnottOctober 7, 2024
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vials in lab
Interesting Articles

Healthy Outcomes Through Genomic Innovations

Genome Alberta | October 4, 2024
Precision health refers to a comprehensive approach to healthcare delivery, which tailors care to a…
karnottOctober 4, 2024
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laboratory
Interesting Articles

Health Research BC Funding Programs: What’s New and What’s Next

Michael Smith Health Research BC | September 17, 2024
At Michael Smith Health Research BC, we continue to develop our funding programs. This includes…
karnottSeptember 17, 2024
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laboratory researcher
Interesting Articles

New Canada–UK Collaborative Arrangement for Research and Innovation

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | September 9, 2024
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the UK Research and…
karnottSeptember 9, 2024
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Yanpu He
Featured Awards

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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Bridgette Clarkston
Featured Awards

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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Shelina Babul
Featured Awards

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
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Kyle Burrows
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
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Nicole Krentz
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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Pauline Johnson
Featured Awards

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
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Quynh Doan
Featured Awards

UBC Medicine Graduate Student and Faculty Honoured With Killam Teaching Awards

UBC Faculty of Medicine | May 11, 2026
A number of UBC Faculty of Medicine members have been honoured with Killam teaching awards…
karnottMay 11, 2026
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Kelley Lee
Featured Awards

FHS Professor Kelley Lee Receives SFU Research Excellence – Legacy Award

SFU Faculty of Health Sciences | May 8, 2026
Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) has recognized the…
karnottMay 8, 2026
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