Publications of the Week Genomic Consequences of Aberrant DNA Repair Mechanisms Stratify Ovarian Cancer Histotypes Wang, Y.K. and Shah, S.P., et al. | May 8, 2017 We studied the whole-genome point mutation and structural variation patterns of 133 tumors (59 high-grade…sciencecityMay 8, 2017 Read More
Local News B.C. HIV Researcher among Winners of $100,000 Killam Prize CTV News | May 8, 2017 Leading HIV/AIDS researcher Julio Montaner is among a group of scientists, writers, doctors and researchers…sciencecityMay 8, 2017 Read More
AwardsMonthly Award Summaries Award Summary: May 1st – 5th Science in the City | May 5, 2017 Dr. Julio Montaner, Director of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, is one of…sciencecityMay 5, 2017 Read More
Local News Solving the Mystery: Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia without Heparin? The Centre for Blood Research | May 5, 2017 Heparin is a natural anticoagulant that derives its name from the tissue it was first…sciencecityMay 5, 2017 Read More
Publications of the Week Phosphorylation of NEUROG3 Links Endocrine Differentiation to the Cell Cycle in Pancreatic Progenitors Krentz, N. A. J. and Lynn, F.C., et al. | May 5, 2017 During pancreatic development, proliferating pancreatic progenitors activate the proendocrine transcription factor neurogenin 3 (NEUROG3), exit…sciencecityMay 5, 2017 Read More
Local News Science Minister Mulls Forcing Universities to Hire More Female Researchers CTV News | May 4, 2017 The federal science minister says universities aren't doing the heavy lifting to appoint more female…sciencecityMay 4, 2017 Read More
Publications of the Week Immunogenicity of 2 vs 3 Doses of the Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine in Girls Aged 9 to 13 Years after 60 Months Ogilvie, G., et al. | May 3, 2017 Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines were originally approved with 3-dose schedules. However, 2 doses of HPV…sciencecityMay 3, 2017 Read More
Local News New Chlamydia Drug Targets Discovered Using CRISPR and Stem Cells Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute | May 2, 2017 Scientists at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and their collaborators at the University of British…sciencecityMay 2, 2017 Read More
Interesting Articles Canadians March for Science from Coast to Coast CTV News | May 2, 2017 It was something like a flashback for Canadian scientists who gathered across the country Saturday…sciencecityMay 2, 2017 Read More
Local News Joint Advocacy Leads to Improved Access to Parkinson’s Medication in BC David Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | May 1, 2017 Working with a shared voice can be very effective for improving outcomes in the Movement…sciencecityMay 1, 2017 Read More