Local News mRNA Cancer Vaccines Are Coming. What Are They and How Could They Transform Cancer Treatment?Life Sciences BC | August 25, 2026A new mRNA-based cancer vaccine from Moderna and Merck has shown promising results in people…karnottAugust 25, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles Indian Institute of Science and Mitacs Collaborate to Strengthen Canada–India Research Partnerships and Expand Global Research MobilityMitacs | August 24, 2026A new collaboration between Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Mitacs will expand opportunities for…karnottAugust 24, 2026 Read More
Local News BC Health Research Pursues Precision, Genetics-Based Care for Three ConditionsGenome BC | August 21, 2026A person’s DNA can help predict suitable treatments, medications and nutrition for them, leading to…karnottAugust 21, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Microbiome-Driven Alterations in Tryptophan Metabolism Contribute to Behavioral Comorbidities in the MUC2 Knockout Mouse Model of Chronic ColitisJosephson, J., et al. | August 21, 2026Globally, the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is projected to reach 0.5% of the…karnottAugust 21, 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
Publications of the Week Self-Multimerization of mRNA LNP-Derived Antigen Improves Antibody ResponsesDespins, C., et al. | March 12, 2026Background: mRNA LNP technology is now being widely applied as a highly effective vaccine platform.…karnottMarch 12, 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
Local News Insect ‘Submariners’ Don’t Implode at Depth, Leaving Oceanic Mystery UnsolvedUBC Science | July 31, 2026Deep-diving insect larvae are challenging a long-held idea about why there are no insects in…karnottJuly 31, 2026 Read More
Local News CFNBI Conference 2026: Exploring the Field of Fluid Biomarkers in Neurological DisordersDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 30, 2026On May 27–28, 2026, the UBC Core Facility for Neurology Biomarker Innovation (CFNBI), led by…karnottJuly 30, 2026 Read More
Local News SFU Chemists Supercharge Antiviral Drug DiscoverySFU News | July 29, 2026The research enables scientists to quickly create large libraries of nucleoside analogs (NAs), compounds that…karnottJuly 29, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles Carraresi Foundation Early Career Clinician Investigator AwardProvidence Research | January 19, 2026Providence Research is inviting applications for the Carraresi Foundation Early Career Clinician Investigator Award. This…karnottJanuary 19, 2026 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
Featured Awards DMCBH Members Receive Funding Through 2026 NSERC Discovery Research ProgramDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 15, 2026Today, $630 million in funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada…karnottJuly 15, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards SBME Faculty Awarded 2026 NSERC Funding for Innovative ResearchUBC School of Biomedical Engineering | July 15, 2026The School of Biomedical Engineering is proud to congratulate six faculty members on receiving prestigious…karnottJuly 15, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards FHS Researchers Secure CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship AwardsSFU Faculty of Health Sciences | July 13, 2026Two researchers at the Faculty of Health Sciences have each successfully secured a prestigious CIHR…karnottJuly 13, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Two MSL Faculty Awarded 2026 NSERC FundingUBC Michael Smith Laboratories | July 10, 2026Announced today by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada…karnottJuly 10, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Health Researchers Secure More Than $4.2 Million in FundingSFU News | August 27, 2026Researchers at Simon Fraser University have been awarded $4,291,042 through the Spring 2026 competition of…karnottAugust 27, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Arlene Gidda Selected to Receive Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral ProgramSFU Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | August 27, 2026The CGRS D program supports and promotes research excellence in a wide variety of disciplines…karnottAugust 27, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles Call for Nominations Now Open for 2027 NSERC PrizesNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | August 26, 2026Nominations are now being accepted for the 2027 edition of the NSERC prizes. Prize recipients…karnottAugust 26, 2026 Read More