Local News A New Dawn for Childhood CNS Tumours: Q&A With Dr. Sylvia Cheng BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | October 3, 2025 Central nervous system (CNS) tumours are growths of abnormal cells residing in either the brain…karnottOctober 3, 2025 Read More
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 Read More
Featured Awards UBC Medicine Researchers Building a Healthier Future Through 2025 Health Research BC Awards UBC Faculty of Medicine | October 3, 2025 Nine UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers are among the 2025 cohort of Michael Smith Health…karnottOctober 3, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards Congratulations to the 2025 Outstanding Achievement Recipients BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | October 3, 2025 BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) is pleased to congratulate the recipients of the 2025…karnottOctober 3, 2025 Read More
Publications of the Week A 3D Human iPSC-Derived Multi-Cell Type Neurosphere System to Model Cellular Responses to Chronic Amyloidosis Wendt, S., et al. | April 30, 2025 Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is characterized by progressive amyloid beta (Aβ) deposition in the brain, with…karnottApril 30, 2025 Read More
Publications of the Week Polyphosphatases Have a Polyphosphate-Independent Influence on the Virulence of Cryptococcus neoformans Bhalla, K., et al. | April 24, 2025 Cryptococcus neoformans, an invasive basidiomycete fungal pathogen, causes one of the most prevalent, life-threatening diseases…karnottApril 24, 2025 Read More
Publications of the Week Antithrombotic Coating With Sheltered Positive Charges Prevents Contact Activation by Controlling Factor XII–Biointerface Binding Ji, H., et al. | April 16, 2025 Antithrombotic surfaces that prevent coagulation activation without interfering with haemostasis are required for blood-contacting devices.…karnottApril 16, 2025 Read More
Publications of the Week Exploring B7-H4’s Role in Prostate Cancer Dormancy After Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Extracellular Matrix Interactions and Therapeutic Opportunities Kang, N., et al. | April 14, 2025 Prostate cancer is mainly managed with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), but this often leads to…karnottApril 14, 2025 Read More
Local News Meet the CBR Graduate Award Program (GAP) Cohort 2025-2026 The Centre for Blood Research | September 18, 2025 We are excited to welcome the incoming CBR Graduate Award Program (GAP) cohort for 2025-2026!…karnottSeptember 18, 2025 Read More
Local News SBME Synergy 2025 Undergraduate Summer Research Highlights Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | September 17, 2025 This past summer, the SBME Synergy Undergraduate Summer Research Program provided research opportunities for students…karnottSeptember 17, 2025 Read More
Local News Past, Present, and Future: Academic Life From the Lens of Dr. James Piret UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | September 16, 2025 This is the fourth and final article in our Past, Present and Future series, where…karnottSeptember 16, 2025 Read More
Local News Northern Centre for Clinical Research Launches First Clinical Trial UBC Faculty of Medicine | September 12, 2025 The Northern Centre for Clinical Research (NCCR) has launched its first clinical trial at the…karnottSeptember 12, 2025 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
Featured Awards BC Researchers Pioneering New Strategies to Break Barriers in Hereditary Cancer Testing Genome BC | August 19, 2025 Genome BC recently funded two Society Issues Competition (SOC) projects to investigate improvements for genetic…karnottAugust 19, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards UBC Medicine Faculty Honoured with 2025 Order of British Columbia UBC Faculty of Medicine | August 18, 2025 Three UBC Faculty of Medicine community members—Drs. Ruth Grunau, Robin Love and John Yee—have been…karnottAugust 18, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards UBC Medical Student Rahnuma Sara Honoured with 2025 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award UBC Faculty of Medicine | August 15, 2025 UBC Faculty of Medicine medical student Rahnuma Sara has been awarded a 2025 Canadian Medical…karnottAugust 15, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards 2025 DMCBH Trainee Award Winners Announced Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | August 15, 2025 Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Trainee Awards!…karnottAugust 15, 2025 Read More
Local News Advanced Surgical Tissue Flap Monitoring for Early Intervention Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | October 9, 2025 A new implantable tissue monitoring technology could be a gamechanger for complex head and neck…karnottOctober 9, 2025 Read More
Local News How MRI Innovation Is Helping Researchers Understand Brain Health in Preterm Babies BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | October 8, 2025 Each year in Canada, thousands of babies are born very prematurely — before 32 weeks…karnottOctober 8, 2025 Read More
Local News New Clinical Trials Unit to Bring Innovative Treatments to Patients, Strengthen Health Research UBC Faculty of Medicine | October 8, 2025 Better access to lifesaving medical research is coming with the opening of an eight-bed clinical…karnottOctober 8, 2025 Read More