Local News What Do Cute Critters Have to Do With Genomics?Genome BC | June 15, 2026Pikas can tell us a lot about the health of an environment. As temperatures change,…karnottJune 15, 2026 Read More
Local News Deploy, Prototype, Bug: Interview with Dr. Xin TangUBC Michael Smith Laboratories | June 15, 2026The Michael Smith Laboratories is a truly unique research unit, one that marries biology with…karnottJune 15, 2026 Read More
Local News Hatch Venture Builder Celebrates the Graduation of Six High-Impact Start-UpsInnovation UBC | June 12, 2026Building a start-up from scratch is incredibly difficult, especially while managing the demands of university…karnottJune 12, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles BFRC Inaugural SymposiumUBC Balance and Falls Research Centre | June 11, 2026Registration is now open for the inaugural Balance and Falls Research Centre (BFRC) Symposium! Please…karnottJune 11, 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
Publications of the Week Formulation and Administration Timing of Lipid Derivatized JAK-Inhibitor and Corticosteroid Modulate saRNA-LNP Inflammation and ExpressionBathula, N., et al. | March 6, 2026Self-amplifying RNA (saRNA)-lipid nanoparticle (LNP) therapeutics represent a transformative advance in nucleic acid medicine, enabling…karnottMarch 6, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Silencing of Human HTT by Targeted CRISPR/dCas9-Mediated Epigenetic EditingTay, Y., et al. | February 23, 2026Gene silencing is widely recognized as a promising therapeutic approach for dominant monogenic disorders. Current…karnottFebruary 23, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Clonal Hematopoiesis After 177Lu-PSMA-617 Radioligand Therapy in Prostate CancerMunzur, A., et al. | February 20, 2026Background: Clonal hematopoiesis (CH) is a precursor state linked to risk of hematological neoplasms, and…karnottFebruary 20, 2026 Read More
Local News New UBC Research Facility Aims to Transform Brain Health Using Blood TestsDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | June 5, 2026What if a simple blood test could help detect brain disorders like dementia, concussion and…karnottJune 5, 2026 Read More
Local News World-Renowned Multiple Sclerosis Expert Joins UBC to Advance Next-Generation TherapiesDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | June 4, 2026Dr. Jan Lünemann, a world-renowned neurologist, neuroimmunologist and clinician-scientist, has joined UBC as the inaugural…karnottJune 4, 2026 Read More
Local News BC Cancer Investigators Participate in CCTG VISION Leadership ProgramBC Cancer Research | June 3, 2026Three BC Cancer clinical investigators are participating in the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) VISION…karnottJune 3, 2026 Read More
Local News SBME Graduates Showcase Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Community ImpactUBC School of Biomedical Engineering | June 3, 2026Congratulations to the graduates of the School of Biomedical Engineering! This year, we proudly recognize…karnottJune 3, 2026 Read More
Spotlight Dr. David Vocadlo Talks Carbohydrates, Alzheimer’s, and EntrepreneurshipScience in the City | April 12, 2017Dr. David Vocadlo is a Canada Research Chair and professor in the Department of Chemistry…sciencecityApril 12, 2017 Read More
Spotlight Andrea Globa Talks Neuroscience and Cocaine AddictionScience in the City | April 5, 2017Andrea Globa is a neuroscience PhD candidate studying under the supervision of Shernaz Bamji at…sciencecityApril 5, 2017 Read More
Spotlight Scientist in the Spotlight: Dr. Lynne QuarmbyScience in the City | March 29, 2017Dr. Lynne Quarmby is a professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at…sciencecityMarch 29, 2017 Read More
Spotlight Scientist in the Spotlight: Benjamin MartinScience in the City | March 22, 2017Ben Martin is a PhD candidate in The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at…sciencecityMarch 22, 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
Featured Awards Dr. Shelina Babul Honoured with 2026 YWCA Women of Distinction AwardUBC Faculty of Medicine | May 19, 2026UBC Medicine clinical professor Dr. Shelina Babul has been awarded a 2026 YWCA Women of…karnottMay 19, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards SFU’s Canada Research Chairs to Advance Study of Stem Cells, Immune Function, and AI for Public GoodSFU News | May 14, 2026Announced today, the SFU chairs are Kyle Burrows, Faculty of Health Sciences; Wendy Chun, Faculty…karnottMay 14, 2026 Read More
Monthly Award Summaries April 2026 Award WinnersScience in Vancouver | May 14, 2026Dr. Nicole Krentz April showers bring May flowers and this past month, Vancouver researchers were…karnottMay 14, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Dr. Pauline Johnson Receives the 2026 Gillian E. Wu Mentorship AwardUBC Life Sciences Institute | May 12, 2026Congratulations to Dr. Pauline Johnson, recipient of the 2026 Gillian E. Wu Mentorship Award from…karnottMay 12, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Ecaterina (Cathy) Cozma Awarded Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral ProgramBC Cancer Research | June 17, 2026Congratulations to Ecaterina (Cathy) Cozma from the Stirling lab (Terry Fox Laboratory) on receiving the…karnottJune 17, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Innovation and Translational Research Awards 2026 RecipientsVancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | June 17, 2026Advancing research from discovery to real-world application is essential to improving health systems and patient…karnottJune 17, 2026 Read More
Local News CTN+ at CAHR 2026: Overcoming ChallengesCIHR Pan-Canadian Network for HIV and STBBI Clinical Trials Research | June 16, 2026Every year, scientists from across the country gather for Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR).…karnottJune 16, 2026 Read More