Local News Marine Virologist, Astrophysicist Earn UBC’s Top Research Prizes UBC Science | March 20, 2026 Two of the university’s premier research prizes were awarded to UBC Science faculty members today,…karnottMarch 20, 2026 Read More
Local News UBC Researchers Advancing Next-Generation Sports Monitoring Through Collaborative Research Funding From Samsung Electronics Canada UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | March 19, 2026 Researchers at the University of British Columbia are advancing a transformative new approach to sports…karnottMarch 19, 2026 Read More
Local News Resting Brain Activity Reveals Hidden “Signature” of Concussion Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | March 18, 2026 Concussion is common among adolescents, particularly in those who play sports like hockey, rugby and…karnottMarch 18, 2026 Read More
Local News First-In-World BC Patient Successfully Treated for Rare Immune Disease BC Children's Hospital Research Institute | March 18, 2026 A new paper published in New England Journal of Medicine details how an 18-year-old patient…karnottMarch 18, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week CAR Treg Cells Mediate Linked Suppression and Infectious Tolerance in Islet Transplantation in Mice Wardell, C., et al. | October 21, 2025 Islet transplantation represents an attractive therapeutic approach for type 1 diabetes; however, it can also…karnottOctober 21, 2025 Read More
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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
Local News Prescribing Ice Cream and Countering Misinformation: Q&A With Dr. Alastair McAlpine BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | March 3, 2026 Born and raised in Johannesburg, Dr. Alastair McAlpine, a researcher with the Vaccine Evaluation Center…karnottMarch 3, 2026 Read More
Local News Vancouver-Based Eupraxia Announces Closing of $86.3 Million Public Share Offering T-Net | March 3, 2026 Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging Diffusphere technology to optimize local, controlled drug delivery…karnottMarch 3, 2026 Read More
Local News People in Profile: Alvin Kimbowa Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | March 2, 2026 Meet Alvin — A biomedical engineering student who is using artificial intelligence to expand access…karnottMarch 2, 2026 Read More
Local News Early Detection of Lung Attacks in COPD Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | February 27, 2026 A new risk prediction tool could help reduce the burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…karnottFebruary 27, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles Are You an Aspiring Entrepreneur? Applications Are Open! Innovation UBC | May 2, 2025 Ready to take your idea or invention to impact? Applications are open for Innovation UBC's…karnottMay 2, 2025 Read More
Interesting Articles Mitacs Elevate Transitions to New Accelerate Model for Postdocs Mitacs | April 30, 2025 As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen and better align organizational priorities with our…karnottApril 30, 2025 Read More
Interesting Articles Canada Joins Federated EGA, Establishing a Significant Global Repository for Secure Sharing of Human Genomic and Health Data BC Cancer Research Institute | April 9, 2025 In a major milestone for international biomedical research and the future of personalized medicine, the…karnottApril 9, 2025 Read More
Interesting Articles New Genomics CREATE Awards Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | March 31, 2025 Four new Genomics Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) awards, each offering $1.65 million in…karnottMarch 31, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards Three DMCBH Members Appointed To Order of Canada Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | January 12, 2026 Three neuroscience researchers from the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health — Drs. Adele Diamond,…karnottJanuary 12, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Dr. Magdalena Janus Named Sunny Hill BC Leadership Chair in Child Development UBC Faculty of Medicine | January 12, 2026 The appointment is made possible through a partnership between the UBC Faculty of Medicine, Sunny…karnottJanuary 12, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Drs. Florian Kuchenbauer and Peter Stirling Receive 2025 Cancer Research Society 2025 Operating Grants BC Cancer | January 9, 2026 Two BC Cancer researchers are recipients of 2025 Operating Grants from the Cancer Research Society.…karnottJanuary 9, 2026 Read More
Monthly Award Summaries December 2025 Award Winners Science in Vancouver | January 8, 2026 Pictured left to right: Angela Wang, Ruth Yu, and Catherine Ko As we wrap up…karnottJanuary 8, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards UBC Medicine Researchers Receive Federal Funding to Accelerate Genomic Solutions Through Industry Collaborations UBC Faculty of Medicine | March 24, 2026 The funded projects bring together UBC scientists and Canadian biotechnology companies to develop genomic solutions…karnottMarch 24, 2026 Read More
Local News Using Bioengineering to Turn Genes From a Flower Into a Promising Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | March 24, 2026 Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is affecting a growing number of people worldwide, leading researchers to…karnottMarch 24, 2026 Read More
Local News Unlocking the Secrets of a Healthy Brain – SFU Team Begins New Study SFU News | March 24, 2026 Simon Fraser University scientists are embarking upon a new study to discover what makes some…karnottMarch 24, 2026 Read More