Publications of the Week Investigation on Adaptability and Applicability of Polymer-Mediated Cell Surface Engineering by Ligation with Transglutaminase Luo, H., et al. | April 4, 2024 Polymer-mediated cell surface engineering can be a powerful tool to modify the cell's biological behavior,…karnottApril 4, 2024 Read More
Publications of the Week Targeted and Shallow Whole Genome Sequencing Identifies Therapeutic Opportunities in p53abn Endometrial Cancers Jamieson, A., et al. | April 3, 2024 Shallow whole genome sequencing (sWGS) can detect copy number (CN) aberrations. In high-grade serous ovarian…karnottApril 3, 2024 Read More
AwardsFeatured Awards LSI Researchers Awarded over $9.3 Million in CFI Infrastructure Funding UBC Life Sciences Institute | April 3, 2024 Three projects led by LSI researchers have been awarded funding in the latest round of…karnottApril 3, 2024 Read More
Local News BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute Brings Mini Science Night to Salmon Arm BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | April 2, 2024 On May 2, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) is coming to Salmon Arm, BC,…karnottApril 2, 2024 Read More
AwardsFeatured Awards Dr Somasekharan’s Students Awarded the CIHR Travel Award 2024 Vancouver Prostate Centre | April 2, 2024 Ziwei Cai, Sarina Saffarian, and Joslia Jose, who are students from Dr Syam Somasekharan's laboratory,…karnottApril 2, 2024 Read More
AwardsFeatured Awards Four MSL Postdoctoral Fellows Receive Pathway to Independence Award | April 1, 2024 The Michael Smith Laboratories Pathway to Independence Award aims to support the research and career…karnottApril 1, 2024 Read More
Local News From Poop to Proof: GEMSTONE Project Aims to Flush Out Source of Marine Fecal Pollution Genome BC | April 1, 2024 Fecal pollution in BC’s marine waters can lead to prolonged closures of shellfish harvesting areas…karnottApril 1, 2024 Read More
AwardsMonthly Award Summaries March 2024 Award Winners Science in Vancouver | April 1, 2024 UBC’s Michael Smith Labs and the School of Biomedical Engineering Dr. Anna Blakney (pictured) has…karnottApril 1, 2024 Read More
Local News Av-Gay, Eltis, and Sun Labs Share How Their Research Contributes to Fight Against TB | March 29, 2024 Each year, the World Health Organization recognizes March 24 as World Tuberculosis (TB) Day –…karnottMarch 29, 2024 Read More
Local News Dr. James Johnson Appointed VCHRI Associate Director, Fundamental Research and Preclinical Models Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | March 29, 2024 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. James Johnson as Associate Director, Fundamental…karnottMarch 29, 2024 Read More