Local News The Power of Narrative Storytelling: Using Comics to Bring Microbiology Concepts to LifeUBC Microbiology and Immunology | July 6, 2026For undergraduate students taking introductory microbiology courses at UBC, comics are as common in the…karnottJuly 6, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles Mitacs and IBET PhD Project Extend Partnership to Support Indigenous and Black Researchers in Engineering and TechnologyMitacs | July 6, 2026Mitacs, a national innovation organization, and the Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) PhD…karnottJuly 6, 2026 Read More
Local News Celebrating the Career and Retirement of Dr. Brett FinlayUBC Michael Smith Laboratories | July 3, 2026Brett developed an interest in the sciences early on, being raised by two biologist parents…karnottJuly 3, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week FAS-Controlled T Cells Drive Lymphoproliferation Through Glycolysis Without Effector DifferentiationMaccari, M., et al. | July 3, 2026Lymphoproliferation in autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) due to FAS deficiency is driven by highly proliferative…karnottJuly 3, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2A Study Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Felzartamab for IgA NephropathyFloege, J., et al. | October 15, 2025Felzartamab is a fully human anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody under investigation for treatment of IgA nephropathy…karnottOctober 15, 2025 Read More
Publications of the Week Positive Allosteric Modulation of M1 mAChRs with VU0486846 Reverses Cognitive Deficits in Male APPswe/PSEN1ΔE9 Alzheimer’s MiceIbrahim, K., et al. | October 7, 2025Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-associated neurodegenerative disease marked by progressive cognitive deterioration and beta-amyloid…karnottOctober 7, 2025 Read More
Publications of the Week Sex-Specific Metabolic and Central Effects of GLP-1–Estradiol Conjugate in Middle-Aged Rats on a Standard or Western DietRichard, J., et al. | October 3, 2025Middle age represents a critical window for metabolic and cognitive health, particularly in the context…karnottOctober 3, 2025 Read More
Publications of the Week Somatic IRF4 Mutations and Thymic Tropism in Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell LymphomaRai, S., et al. | September 26, 2025Disease-defining signatures in lymphomas, driven by intricate molecular mechanisms, have advanced molecular taxonomies, refined classification,…karnottSeptember 26, 2025 Read More
Local News Can a Vaccine Stop Bladder Cancer from Coming Back?Genome BC | June 5, 2026Bladder cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Canada. Approximately 37 people are diagnosed…karnottJune 5, 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
Interesting Articles Undergraduate Summer Research ProgramThe Centre for Blood Research | January 16, 2025Are you an undergraduate or medical student looking for summer research experience? The Centre for…karnottJanuary 16, 2025 Read More
Interesting Articles Program Application: BCCHR Summer StudentshipsBC Children's Hospital Research Institute | January 10, 2025Each year, approximately 17 studentships are given to top ranked students based on scholarly achievement,…karnottJanuary 10, 2025 Read More
Interesting Articles Science Exposed Applications OpenNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | December 16, 2024A picture is truly worth a thousand words. Showcase your research through a vibrant image…karnottDecember 16, 2024 Read More
Interesting Articles Government of Canada Invests in Research on Avian Influenza A(H5N1)Government of Canada | December 2, 2024Avian influenza A(H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, is a viral disease that is typically…karnottDecember 2, 2024 Read More
Featured Awards Dr. Nicole Krentz Receives Breakthrough T1D Career Development Award to Advance Type 1 Diabetes ResearchUBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | April 10, 2026The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is proud to announce that Dr. Nicole Krentz, Assistant…karnottApril 10, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Drs. Sabrina Leslie and Xin Tang Receive Funding Through Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters Program to Launch New Research ClusterUBC Michael Smith Laboratories | April 7, 2026Drs. Sabrina Leslie and Xin Tang have been awarded funding through the 2026/27 Grants for…karnottApril 7, 2026 Read More
Monthly Award Summaries March 2026 Award WinnersScience in Vancouver | April 2, 2026Drs. Katey Enfield, Miffy Hok Yan Cheng, and Samantha Pollard Vancouver is March-ing towards success!…karnottApril 2, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Dr. David Huntsman Receives 2025 Rosalind Franklin Prize for Excellence in Ovarian Cancer ResearchBC Cancer | April 2, 2026Dr. David Huntsman receives 2025 Rosalind Franklin Prize for Excellence in Ovarian Cancer ResearchkarnottApril 2, 2026 Read More
Local News A Decade of Discovery: Celebrating 10 Years of the Neuroimaging and Neurocomputation CoreDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 14, 2026Over the past decade, the NeuroImaging and NeuroComputation Core (NINC) has grown from a shared…karnottJuly 14, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Germline CDK12 Variants in Aggressive Prostate CancerTolmeijer, S., et al. | July 14, 2026CDK12 mutations occur in 2-7% of metastatic prostate cancers (mPCa) and are considered to be…karnottJuly 14, 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