Interesting Articles Science ExposedNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | November 21, 2025The wait is over! Discover the 2025 recipients of the People’s Choice Award and the…karnottNovember 21, 2025 Read More
Local News In Memory of Professor Glen TibbitsSFU Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology | November 21, 2025Glen was a Distinguished Professor at SFU with joint appointments in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology…karnottNovember 21, 2025 Read More
Local News When It Comes to mRNA, Seeing Is BelievingUBC Science | November 20, 2025We are moving into a new era of genomic medicines that will target cancer, viruses…karnottNovember 20, 2025 Read More
Local News New Therapeutic Approach To Facilitate Healing of Bed SoresGenome BC | November 20, 2025Every day in hospitals and long-term care homes, people with limited mobility develop painful pressure…karnottNovember 20, 2025 Read More
Publications of the Week TNFα and IFNγ Cooperate for Efficient Pro- to Anti-Inflammatory Transition of Macrophages during Muscle RegenerationBabaeijandaghi, F., et al. | November 3, 2022The release of cytokines from various immune cells is known to be essential for successful…pthomsonNovember 3, 2022 Read More
Publications of the Week Basal Gp78-Dependent Mitophagy Promotes Mitochondrial Health and Limits Mitochondrial ROSAlan, P., et al. | November 3, 2022Mitochondria are major sources of cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as superoxide and hydrogen…pthomsonNovember 3, 2022 Read More
Publications of the Week Highly Sensitive, Flow Cytometry-Based Measurement of Intestinal Permeability in Models of Experimental ColitisTsai, K., et al. | October 28, 2022Elevated intestinal permeability is seen in a variety of inflammatory conditions such as enteric infections…pthomsonOctober 28, 2022 Read More
Publications of the Week KCC2 Drives Chloride Microdomain Formation in Dendritic BlebbingWeilinger, N. L., et al. | October 28, 2022Intracellular chloride ion concentration (i) homeostasis is critical for excitatory/inhibitory balance and volume regulation in…pthomsonOctober 28, 2022 Read More
Local News NC4 Touch: Affordable Open-Source Touchscreen Technology for Rodent Behavioural ResearchDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | June 13, 2025When commercially available behavioural testing equipment is out of reach, some researchers get creative and…karnottJune 13, 2025 Read More
Local News From Sri Lanka to Vancouver: UBC Alum Named to BC Business 30 Under 30 for Healthcare InnovationUBC News | June 13, 2025What started as a passion for helping others turned into a province-wide recognition of impact…karnottJune 13, 2025 Read More
Local News Behind the Lab Doors: Breaking Barriers With Assistive Technologies at MATTERS LabVancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | June 12, 2025In Canada, 10.6 per cent of individuals aged 15 and over have a mobility disability…karnottJune 12, 2025 Read More
Local News New Genomics Investments Expand eDNA Monitoring in BC’s Remote and Indigenous CommunitiesGenome BC | June 11, 2025On World Environment Day, Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) is proud to announce significant new…karnottJune 11, 2025 Read More
Interesting Articles Canadian Farmers, Entrepreneurs, and Health Care Workers to Benefit from New Investment in ResearchMitacs | August 20, 2018Putting research in the hands of those who use it to create and innovate leads…sciencecityAugust 20, 2018 Read More
Interesting Articles HIV-AIDS Organizations Fear Federal Funding Shift Will Lead to Higher RatesCTV News | August 16, 2018The head of the Canadian AIDS Society fears HIV rates will continue to rise because…sciencecityAugust 16, 2018 Read More
Interesting Articles Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the Health and Life Sciences IndustryBiotechnology Focus | July 26, 2018Machine learning is augmenting human ability and drastically changing possibilities. It is restructuring businesses and…sciencecityJuly 26, 2018 Read More
Interesting Articles The Truly Transformative Moments in ScienceResearch2Reality | July 17, 2018There are so many benefits to basic research, where scientists work to uncover new knowledge…sciencecityJuly 17, 2018 Read More
AwardsFeatured Awards Congratulations CIHR Spring 2024 Project Grant RecipientsBC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | August 7, 2024Congratulations to the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR), Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI), and…karnottAugust 7, 2024 Read More
AwardsFeatured Awards Torin Halvorson and Hebah Hussaina Awarded Vanier Scholarships for Immunotherapy and Mental Health ResearchBC Children's Hospital | August 6, 2024BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) is proud to announce that two of its outstanding…karnottAugust 6, 2024 Read More
AwardsFeatured Awards Marie Johns and Karol Buda Awarded 2023–2024 William and Dorothy Gilbert ScholarshipsUBC Michael Smith Laboratories | August 5, 2024We are excited to congratulate Marie Johns and Karol Buda, the recipients of the 2023-2024 William…karnottAugust 5, 2024 Read More
AwardsFeatured Awards VPC Researchers Receive CIHR Project Grants for Advancing ResearchVancouver Prostate Centre | August 1, 2024The outcome of the CIHR Spring 2024 project grant competition has been revealed, with 373…karnottAugust 1, 2024 Read More
Featured Awards 2026 PCFC Grant-In-Aid Winners AnnouncementProstate Cancer Foundation Canada | January 21, 2026We are excited to announce the 2026 Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada Grant-in-Aid Award recipients and…karnottJanuary 21, 2026 Read More
Local News UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Welcomes Dr. Henry Kilgore, Assistant Professor in Nanomedicines and Chemical BiologyUBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | January 20, 2026The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is delighted to welcome Dr. Henry Kilgore, who joined us…karnottJanuary 20, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Dr. Anna Blakney and Team Receive $8.4 Million USD Grant for Immune Cell EngineeringUBC Michael Smith Laboratories | January 20, 2026Dr. Anna Blakney’s team (Michael Smith Laboratories, School of Biomedical Engineering) has partnered with STRM.BIO…karnottJanuary 20, 2026 Read More