Interesting Articles Empowering Thousands of Canadian Researchers and Students to Push the Boundaries of Knowledge and InnovationNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | September 11, 2017When Canada’s scientists and engineers have the opportunity to succeed, they’re able to make the…sciencecitySeptember 11, 2017 Read More
Publications of the Week Moving towards Precision Urologic Oncology: Targeting Enzalutamide-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Mutated Forms of the Androgen Receptor Using the Novel Inhibitor DarolutamideBorgmann, H. and Gleave M.E., et al | September 11, 2017The manuscript describes our results of evaluating activity of darolutamide in enzalutamide-resistant CRPC as well…sciencecitySeptember 11, 2017 Read More
Local News Building Capacity for Improved Public Health DeliveryGenome BC | September 11, 2017Genome BC has invested approximately $850,000 towards two projects that successfully illustrate the application of…sciencecitySeptember 11, 2017 Read More
Local News Graduate Program in Neuroscience Finds New Leader in Dr. Liisa GaleaDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | September 8, 2017Dr. Liisa Galea began her tenure as Director of the Graduate Program in Neuroscience on July…sciencecitySeptember 8, 2017 Read More
Publications of the Week High-Density Lipoproteins Suppress aβ-Induced PBMC Adhesion to Human Endothelial Cells in Bioengineered Vessels and in MonocultureRobert, J. and Wellington, C.L., et al. | September 8, 2017Alzheimer's Disease (AD), characterized by accumulation of beta-amyloid (Aβ) plaques in the brain, can be…sciencecitySeptember 8, 2017 Read More
AwardsFeatured Awards UBC Recognizes Three of Canada’s Top Health ScientistsUBC Faculty of Medicine | September 7, 2017Three of Canada’s leading researchers in heart health, brain health and cancer have been singled…sciencecitySeptember 7, 2017 Read More
Spotlight Dr. Ying Tam Talks Academia, Industry, and Career PathsScience in the City | September 6, 2017Dr. Ying Tam is the Director of Preclinical Development at Acuitas Therapeutics, a Vancouver-based pharmaceutical…sciencecitySeptember 6, 2017 Read More
Local News UBC Erases Boundaries between Engineering and HealthThe Vancouver Sun | September 6, 2017A deceptively simple device invented at the University of B.C. is saving lives in the…sciencecitySeptember 6, 2017 Read More
Publications of the Week cGAS-STING and Cancer: Dichotomous Roles in Tumor Immunity and DevelopmentNg, K.W. and Lam, W.L., et al. | September 5, 2017cGMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)-stimulator of interferon genes (STING) sensing has emerged as a key regulator of…sciencecitySeptember 5, 2017 Read More
Local News Sitka Biopharma Announces New Board MembersSitka Biopharma | September 4, 2017Sitka Biopharma Inc., a preclinical biotechnology company focused on developing its breakthrough nanoparticle platform technology…sciencecitySeptember 4, 2017 Read More