Publications of the Week Population-Specific Heterogeneity in Ontogeny of the Broadly-Conserved Blood Transcriptional Program During the First Week of LifeDhillon, B., et al. | August 4, 2026Previous research has shown that immune development during the first week of life, i.e. ontogeny,…karnottAugust 4, 2026 Read More
Local News “Does Bipolar Disorder Age You Faster?” Featuring Dr. Paula Villela NunesDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 31, 2026How does bipolar disorder actually accelerate aging? And what can you start doing today to…karnottJuly 31, 2026 Read More
Local News Insect ‘Submariners’ Don’t Implode at Depth, Leaving Oceanic Mystery UnsolvedUBC Science | July 31, 2026Deep-diving insect larvae are challenging a long-held idea about why there are no insects in…karnottJuly 31, 2026 Read More
Local News CFNBI Conference 2026: Exploring the Field of Fluid Biomarkers in Neurological DisordersDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 30, 2026On May 27–28, 2026, the UBC Core Facility for Neurology Biomarker Innovation (CFNBI), led by…karnottJuly 30, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Drugging the Intrinsically Disordered Transactivation Domain of Androgen ReceptorObst, J., et al. | April 30, 2026Androgen receptor (AR) is a therapeutic target for prostate cancer. Despite effectively targeting its folded…karnottApril 30, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Single-Cell Spatial Atlas of the Aging Human BreastGupta, P., et al. | April 27, 2026Breast cancer can develop over a wide age range and tumors in younger women differ…karnottApril 27, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Noncanonical Functions of UGT2B17 Promote Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer ProgressionFeng, T., et al. | April 20, 2026Androgen deprivation therapy is the primary treatment for advanced prostate tumors. While initially effective, tumor…karnottApril 20, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week CSF1R+ Macrophage and Osteoclast Depletion Impairs Neural Crest Proliferation and Craniofacial MorphogenesisMa, F., et al. | April 16, 2026Despite a wealth of knowledge on the mechanisms underlying craniofacial morphogenesis during gestation, the roles…karnottApril 16, 2026 Read More
Local News New Study Reveals How the Brain Reorganizes Itself in Early Parkinson’s DiseaseDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 23, 2026A new study led by Dr. Jon Stoessl and a team of researchers at the…karnottJuly 23, 2026 Read More
Local News STEMCELL Technologies and CCRM Partner to Expand Access to Matched GMP and RUO iPSC Lines for Cell Therapy DevelopmentSTEMCELL Technologies | July 22, 2026STEMCELL Technologies and the Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM) today announced a partnership…karnottJuly 22, 2026 Read More
Local News Beaker Banter Podcast: Nanoparticles to the Rescue!Innovation UBC | July 22, 2026On the first episode of Beaker Banter, we sit down with Dr. Anna Blakney, an…karnottJuly 22, 2026 Read More
Local News How UBC’s New Express License Is Fast-Tracking Spin-OffsInnovation UBC | July 21, 2026Turning promising university research into real-world products requires strong partnerships between researchers, startups, investors, and…karnottJuly 21, 2026 Read More
Spotlight Dr. David Vocadlo Talks Carbohydrates, Alzheimer’s, and EntrepreneurshipScience in the City | April 12, 2017Dr. David Vocadlo is a Canada Research Chair and professor in the Department of Chemistry…sciencecityApril 12, 2017 Read More
Spotlight Andrea Globa Talks Neuroscience and Cocaine AddictionScience in the City | April 5, 2017Andrea Globa is a neuroscience PhD candidate studying under the supervision of Shernaz Bamji at…sciencecityApril 5, 2017 Read More
Spotlight Scientist in the Spotlight: Dr. Lynne QuarmbyScience in the City | March 29, 2017Dr. Lynne Quarmby is a professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at…sciencecityMarch 29, 2017 Read More
Spotlight Scientist in the Spotlight: Benjamin MartinScience in the City | March 22, 2017Ben Martin is a PhD candidate in The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at…sciencecityMarch 22, 2017 Read More
Interesting Articles Request for Applications: BC Cancer 2026 Summer Research Studentship CompetitionBC Cancer Research | January 26, 2026We are pleased to announce the BC Cancer 2026 Summer Research Studentship competition. Summer research…karnottJanuary 26, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles Carraresi Foundation Early Career Clinician Investigator AwardProvidence Research | January 19, 2026Providence Research is inviting applications for the Carraresi Foundation Early Career Clinician Investigator Award. This…karnottJanuary 19, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles Medical Research & Practices Funding OpportunitiesLotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation | January 7, 2026The Hecht Foundation prioritizes basic and applied medical research that is novel, innovative, and disruptive,…karnottJanuary 7, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles Science ExposedNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | December 15, 2025A picture is truly worth a thousand words. Showcase your research through a vibrant image…karnottDecember 15, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences Researchers Secure NSERC Discovery FundingUBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | July 9, 2026Two Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences researchers have been recognized in the latest round of NSERC…karnottJuly 9, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards SFU Awarded $14.6 Million From NSERC to Support Diverse and High-Quality ResearchSFU News | July 8, 2026The new funding is awarded to 49 SFU researchers from six faculties, with the faculties…karnottJuly 8, 2026 Read More
Monthly Award Summaries June 2026 Award WinnersScience in Vancouver | July 1, 2026Dr. Marco Marra This past month, over 50 members of the Vancouver scientific community were…karnottJuly 1, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards VCHRI SPARKS 2026 RecipientsVancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | June 29, 2026Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) is committed to fostering a culture of mentorship and…karnottJune 29, 2026 Read More
Local News First Students Begin Studies at SFU Stephens Family School of MedicineSFU News | August 6, 2026The school's first 48 students start their orientation on SFU's Surrey campus to become future…karnottAugust 6, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles NSERC Launches the Geoffrey Hinton PrizesNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | August 5, 2026NSERC is pleased to announce the launch of the Geoffrey Hinton Prizes, recognizing Discovery Grant…karnottAugust 5, 2026 Read More
Local News Could a Blood Test Detect Cancer Recurrence in Patients Who Have Undergone Orchiectomy?M.H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences | August 5, 2026Initial findings from a clinical trial on the use of biomarkers for cancer detection in…karnottAugust 5, 2026 Read More