Zymeworks and Royalty Pharma announced an agreement for $250 million in funding from Royalty Pharma…
karnottMarch 9, 2026
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Self-amplifying RNA (saRNA)-lipid nanoparticle (LNP) therapeutics represent a transformative advance in nucleic acid medicine, enabling…
karnottMarch 6, 2026
The Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) has joined forces with the Canadian Institutes of Health…
karnottMarch 6, 2026
For most families, asthma feels like it comes out of nowhere. A child starts coughing…
karnottMarch 5, 2026
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) exhibits elevated levels of autophagy which promote tumor progression and treatment…
sciencecitySeptember 15, 2023
Warnowiid dinoflagellates contain a highly complex camera-eye-like structure called the ocelloid that is composed of…
sciencecitySeptember 14, 2023
The genome of Caenorhabditis elegans encodes 284 nuclear hormone receptor, which perform diverse functions in…
pthomsonSeptember 4, 2023
Myelin, the lipid-rich structure formed by oligodendrocytes (OLGs) in the central nervous system, is fundamental…
pthomsonAugust 30, 2023
B.C. teen Dominic Juillette can now see at night, thanks to a new gene therapy…
karnottOctober 28, 2025
When Dr. Jennifer Ritonja joined BC Cancer in July 2025 as a scientist, she set…
karnottOctober 27, 2025
From probiotic pills to skincare products to dedicated meal plans, the microbiome is all the…
karnottOctober 24, 2025
Each year, about 3,000 people in Canada are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. With symptoms that…
karnottOctober 23, 2025
British Columbia’s booming technology sector and vibrant start-up ecosystem are significant contributors to a strong…
sciencecityAugust 29, 2019
The Canadian government is scrambling to respond to a glut of license applications for cannabis…
sciencecityAugust 20, 2019
Science and research are integral to the transformative discoveries and innovations that improve the lives…
sciencecityAugust 19, 2019
A coalition of science groups is pushing for candidates in the upcoming federal election to…
sciencecityAugust 16, 2019
Congratulations to SBME graduate student, Mona Behrouzian, for winning UBC’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) with…
karnottApril 2, 2025
Dr. Kaylee Byers, Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University and Host of the Nice Genes!…
karnottApril 1, 2025
The Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Marina (Nina)…
karnottApril 1, 2025
News and Articles
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) associate professor Lyana Patrick has released a new podcast, From…
karnottApril 10, 2026
The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is proud to announce that Dr. Nicole Krentz, Assistant…
karnottApril 10, 2026
UBC has announced that twelve UBC ventures will be taking the stage at Innovation UBC's…
karnottApril 9, 2026
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