Local News Thinking, Making, and Asking Better Questions: A Conversation with Dr. James C. ZimringUBC Centre for Blood Research | May 25, 2026The Centre for Blood Research recently spoke with James C. Zimring, the new Chief Scientific…karnottMay 25, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards SBME Faculty Recognized by Stem Cell Network’s 25 for 25 Silver Anniversary AwardsUBC School of Biomedical Engineering | May 25, 2026The University of British Columbia’s School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) is proud to celebrate the…karnottMay 25, 2026 Read More
Local News The Backbone of the Jefferies Lab: Conversations with Our Experienced ResearchersUBC Michael Smith Laboratories | May 22, 2026Scientific progress is often measured in discoveries and publications. But behind every successful lab is…karnottMay 22, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards UBC Medicine Researchers Awarded Funding Through New Frontiers in Research FundUBC Faculty of Medicine | May 22, 2026UBC Medicine researchers are leading three new projects recently awarded funding through the Government of…karnottMay 22, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Proteomics and Personalized PDX Models Identify Treatment for a Progressive Malignancy Within an Actionable TimeframeBarnabas, G., et al. | April 8, 2025Genomics has transformed the diagnostic landscape of pediatric malignancies by identifying and integrating actionable features…karnottApril 8, 2025 Read More
Publications of the Week Deciphering the Transcription Factor Landscape in Prostate Cancer Progression: A Novel Approach to Understand NE TransdifferentiationWang, Y., et al. | April 4, 2025Prostate cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among men, and understanding…karnottApril 4, 2025 Read More
Publications of the Week 5′-S-(3-Aminophenyl)-5′-Thioadenosine, a Novel Chemoprotective Agent for Reducing Toxic Side Effects of Fluorouracil in Treatment of MTAP-Deficient CancersZhang, S., et al. | March 27, 2025Nucleobase analogue (NBA) drugs, such as 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), are effective chemotherapeutics, but their clinical use…karnottMarch 27, 2025 Read More
Publications of the Week Sanfetrinem, an Oral β-Lactam Antibiotic Repurposed for the Treatment of TuberculosisRamón-García, S., et al. | March 24, 2025This week, we profile a recent publication in Drug Resistance Updates by Dr. Santiago Ramón-García…karnottMarch 24, 2025 Read More
Local News FHS Community Members Launch Podcast Series Centering Indigenous Health and JusticeSFU Faculty of Health Science | April 10, 2026Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) associate professor Lyana Patrick has released a new podcast, From…karnottApril 10, 2026 Read More
Local News Meet the 12 UBC High Potential Startup Ventures Presenting at Innovation UBC’s 2026 Investor ShowcaseT-Net | April 9, 2026UBC has announced that twelve UBC ventures will be taking the stage at Innovation UBC's…karnottApril 9, 2026 Read More
Local News UBC Medicine Faculty Leading Research Excellence Clusters to Address Complex Health ChallengesUBC Faculty of Medicine | April 9, 2026UBC Medicine researchers are among the recipients of new funding to address some of the…karnottApril 9, 2026 Read More
Local News Appointment of Dr. Teresa Tsang as Executive Lead and Scientific Director, VCHRI AI HubVancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | April 8, 2026I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Teresa Tsang as Executive Lead and…karnottApril 8, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles Public Voting Open Now for NSERC Science ExposedNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) | May 16, 2024In this mesmerizing tableau of prostate tissue—reminiscent of Van Gogh’s swirling skies and of Matisse’s…karnottMay 16, 2024 Read More
Interesting Articles Government of Canada Funds New Projects to Further Grow the Domestic Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Sector | May 7, 2024Growing a robust, competitive, domestic biomanufacturing and life sciences sector ensures that Canada has access…karnottMay 7, 2024 Read More
Interesting Articles TFRI 2025 Funding Competitions Are Open!The Terry Fox Research Institute | April 25, 2024The Terry Fox Research Institute is pleased to announce the launch of its 2025 cancer…karnottApril 25, 2024 Read More
Interesting Articles Canadian Science Gets Biggest Boost to PhD and Postdoc Pay in 20 YearsNature | April 17, 2024Researchers in Canada got most of what they were hoping for in the country’s 2024…karnottApril 17, 2024 Read More
Featured Awards 2025 Alumni UBC Achievement Awards RecipientsUBC Magazine | December 5, 2025UBC alumni are committed to an exceptional UBC and a better world. This November, at…karnottDecember 5, 2025 Read More
Featured AwardsYour Voice $11.5M Study Aims to Bring Precision Heart Care to Every Corner of BCIsabelle Korchinski | December 4, 2025Dr. Teresa Tsang A new research effort at UBC is reimagining how heart disease is…karnottDecember 4, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards UBC’s 2025 Distinguished University ScholarsUBC Provost & VP Academic | December 4, 2025We are pleased to announce the new Distinguished University Scholars at UBC for 2025. The…karnottDecember 4, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards UBC AI and Health Network Funds 11 New Projects Advancing Responsible AI-Powered Health Research for B.C.UBC AI and Health Network | December 2, 2025Eleven research projects have been funded through the inaugural UBC AI and Health Network Fellows…karnottDecember 2, 2025 Read More
Local News Can a Vaccine Stop Bladder Cancer from Coming Back?Genome BC | June 5, 2026Bladder cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Canada. Approximately 37 people are diagnosed…karnottJune 5, 2026 Read More
Local News New UBC Research Facility Aims to Transform Brain Health Using Blood TestsDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | June 5, 2026What if a simple blood test could help detect brain disorders like dementia, concussion and…karnottJune 5, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles “Stored in Canada” Isn’t Enough: The Need for Canadian-Controlled Digital InfrastructureRe$earch Money | June 4, 2026For years, the primary question about Canadian health data has been: where should it live?…karnottJune 4, 2026 Read More