Local News New UBC Research Facility Aims to Transform Brain Health Using Blood TestsDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | June 5, 2026What if a simple blood test could help detect brain disorders like dementia, concussion and…karnottJune 5, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles “Stored in Canada” Isn’t Enough: The Need for Canadian-Controlled Digital InfrastructureRe$earch Money | June 4, 2026For years, the primary question about Canadian health data has been: where should it live?…karnottJune 4, 2026 Read More
Local News World-Renowned Multiple Sclerosis Expert Joins UBC to Advance Next-Generation TherapiesDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | June 4, 2026Dr. Jan Lünemann, a world-renowned neurologist, neuroimmunologist and clinician-scientist, has joined UBC as the inaugural…karnottJune 4, 2026 Read More
Local News BC Cancer Investigators Participate in CCTG VISION Leadership ProgramBC Cancer Research | June 3, 2026Three BC Cancer clinical investigators are participating in the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) VISION…karnottJune 3, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week In Mouse and In Vitro Models, Bowel Preparation Promotes Pathogen Colonization, Translocation, and Exacerbation of InflammationClayton, C., et al. | January 15, 2026In the United States, an estimated 14 million colonoscopies are performed yearly, each requiring patients…karnottJanuary 15, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Tunable Differentiation of Human CD4+ and CD8+ T Cells From Pluripotent Stem CellsJones, R., et al. | January 13, 2026Allogeneic T cell therapies are a highly desirable option to circumvent the cost and complexity…karnottJanuary 13, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week A Direct Role for a Mitochondrial Targeting Sequence in Signalling StressYuan, Z., et al. | January 5, 2026Mitochondrial protein import is required for maintaining organellar function1. Perturbations in this process are associated…karnottJanuary 5, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week The Fibroblast Epigenome Underlies SS18::SSX-Mediated Transformation in Synovial SarcomaHill, L., et al. | December 16, 2025Synovial sarcoma (SyS) is an aggressive soft-tissue malignancy that is characterised by a pathognomonic t(X;18)(p11.2;q11.2)…karnottDecember 16, 2025 Read More
Local News Drugging the Undruggable: Scientists Achieve Million-Fold Leap in Targeting Elusive Cancer ProteinsBC Cancer Research | May 21, 2026A new study led by Dr. Marianne D. Sadar, distinguished scientist at BC Cancer and…karnottMay 21, 2026 Read More
Local News BC-Led Clinical Trial Points to Safer Care for Critically Ill PatientsSFU News | May 20, 2026A B.C.-led clinical research team is behind a study that could help improve care for…karnottMay 20, 2026 Read More
Local News SFU Launches $20M Fund With InBC to Invest in Spin-off VenturesSFU News | May 18, 2026Leading SFU researchers, students and alumni looking to level up their emerging tech businesses can…karnottMay 18, 2026 Read More
Local News UBC Joins Eurolife Network, Strengthening International Collaboration on Biomedical Research and TrainingUBC Faculty of Medicine | May 18, 2026In a partnership facilitated by the Faculty of Medicine, UBC has joined the Eurolife Network,…karnottMay 18, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles New Funding Opportunity to Advance Research on Avian Influenza in CanadaNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | September 5, 2025The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and partners are pleased to announce…karnottSeptember 5, 2025 Read More
Interesting Articles adMare Executive Institute Opens Applications for Eighth CohortadMare Bioinnovations | July 29, 2025The adMare Academy is now accepting applications for the eighth cohort of its exclusive Executive…karnottJuly 29, 2025 Read More
Interesting Articles New adMare Institute Report Examines Capital Flows in Canadian Life Sciences and the Urgent Need To Capture Domestic Economic ValueadMare Bioinnovations | July 11, 2025Canada has developed a world-class life sciences sector, but without stronger domestic investment, much of…karnottJuly 11, 2025 Read More
Interesting Articles Mitacs and NSERC Renew Partnership that Advances Research and DevelopmentMitacs | May 16, 2025Mitacs and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) have renewed their agreement to…sciencecityMay 16, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards FHS University Lecturer Wins 2025 SFU Excellence in Teaching AwardSFU Faculty of Health Sciences | April 17, 2026Dr. Nienke van Houten – a university lecturer and the director of undergraduate education at…karnottApril 17, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Dr. Nicole Krentz Receives Breakthrough T1D Career Development Award to Advance Type 1 Diabetes ResearchUBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | April 10, 2026The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is proud to announce that Dr. Nicole Krentz, Assistant…karnottApril 10, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Drs. Sabrina Leslie and Xin Tang Receive Funding Through Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters Program to Launch New Research ClusterUBC Michael Smith Laboratories | April 7, 2026Drs. Sabrina Leslie and Xin Tang have been awarded funding through the 2026/27 Grants for…karnottApril 7, 2026 Read More
Monthly Award Summaries March 2026 Award WinnersScience in Vancouver | April 2, 2026Drs. Katey Enfield, Miffy Hok Yan Cheng, and Samantha Pollard Vancouver is March-ing towards success!…karnottApril 2, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards BC Cancer 2026 Summer Research Studentship Awards AnnouncedBC Cancer Research | June 10, 2026Summer research studentships, sponsored by the BC Cancer Foundation, support senior undergraduate university students and/or…karnottJune 10, 2026 Read More
Local News Bridging Research and Lived Experience: Dementia LINK Hosts Inaugural Open HouseDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | June 10, 2026On May 9, 2026, the Dementia LINK team hosted its inaugural Open House at the…karnottJune 10, 2026 Read More
Local News UBC Welcomes 45 Scholars in First Wave of Canada Impact+ Research Training AwardsUBC News | June 9, 2026The University of British Columbia will welcome 45 new doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows through…karnottJune 9, 2026 Read More