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
Local News People in Profile: Marion SantosVancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | August 4, 2026Q: What is your role in health research? A: I am a clinical trial coordinator…karnottAugust 4, 2026 Read More
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
Publications of the Week Neonatal Lipopolysaccharide Has Long-Term Effects on Steroids and Gene Expression in the Adult Mouse BrainBajaj, H., et al. | April 7, 2026Early-life infections can exert profound and lasting effects on brain development and function, potentially through…karnottApril 7, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Chemogenetic Inhibition of Developmentally-Born Hippocampal Neurons But Not Loss of Adult Neurogenesis Impairs Spatial Working Memory in the RatWard, M., et al. | April 3, 2026The dentate gyrus (DG) of the hippocampus contains a heterogeneous population of granule cells, being…karnottApril 3, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Prospective Multicenter Study of ctDNA Versus Tumor Tissue Guiding FGFR-Targeted Therapy in Metastatic Urothelial CancerMüller, D., et al. | March 25, 2026Fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) alterations are targetable in metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC). Identifying FGFR…karnottMarch 25, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week A Long Noncoding RNA–Based Classifier for Identifying More Aggressive Low-Grade Ta Bladder Cancer with Elevated FGFR3 ActivityPhung, T., et al. | March 20, 2026Low-grade, stage Ta (TaLG) non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is generally nonaggressive; yet, some patients experience…karnottMarch 20, 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
Local News Behind the Lab Doors: Driving Cancer Diagnostics at the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine LabVancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | July 21, 2026When you step into the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Lab (AIM Lab), the energy is…karnottJuly 21, 2026 Read More
Local News Meet Dr. Ashley Dalrymple, Who Is Engineering New Possibilities for Recovery After Nervous System InjuriesDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 20, 2026Inspired by the goal of helping people regain movement and sensation after a nervous system…karnottJuly 20, 2026 Read More
Spotlight Scientist in the Spotlight: Evgeniy PanzhinskiyScience in the City | March 15, 2017Dr. Evgeniy Panzhinskiy is a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Dr. James Johnson at…sciencecityMarch 15, 2017 Read More
Spotlight Scientist in the Spotlight: Dr. Corey NislowScience in the City | March 6, 2017Dr. Corey Nislow is an associate professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC.…sciencecityMarch 6, 2017 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
Interesting Articles Launch of New Canada Impact+ Research Training AwardsNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | December 15, 2025As announced in Budget 2025 - Canada Strong, a resilient Canadian economy depends on a…karnottDecember 15, 2025 Read More
Interesting Articles BIOTECanada Welcomes the Launch of CanReviewLife Sciences BC | December 8, 2025BIOTECanada welcomes the launch of CanReview, a pan-Canadian initiative supported by the Accelerating Clinical Trials…karnottDecember 8, 2025 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
Featured Awards DMCBH Members Recognized with 2026 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement AwardsMembers Recognized With 2026 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement AwardsDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | June 26, 2026Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in…karnottJune 26, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Dr. Marco Marra Receives 2025 Canadian Cancer Society Lifetime Contribution PrizeUBC Michael Smith Laboratories | June 22, 2026Dr Marra was selected for the Lifetime Contribution Prize thanks to his far-reaching contributions to…karnottJune 22, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Five Leading Cancer Research Teams Receive $33M to Drive Transformative DiscoveriesTerry Fox Research Institute | August 7, 2026Five Canadian cancer research teams have launched bold and innovative projects supported by $33 million…karnottAugust 7, 2026 Read More
Local News Vaginal Organoids May Unlock New Insight Into Sexually Transmitted Infections in WomenUBC Microbiology and Immunology | August 7, 2026A team of UBC researchers has created new vaginal models grown from mouse or human…karnottAugust 7, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Announcing the 2026 Gairdner Early Career InvestigatorsThe Gairdner Foundation | August 6, 2026Annually, the Gairdner Foundation invites early career investigators across Canada to apply to present their…karnottAugust 6, 2026 Read More