Featured Awards Six MSL Faculty Involved in Projects Funded Through Spring 2026 CIHR Grant CompetitionUBC Michael Smith Laboratories | August 12, 2026Six MSL faculty members are involved in projects recently funded through the Canadian Institutes of…karnottAugust 12, 2026 Read More
Local News BCCHR Research Aims to Uncover Genetic Causes of Brain AneurysmsBC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | August 11, 2026A brain aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge formed at a weakened point of an artery…karnottAugust 11, 2026 Read More
Local News From Fiji to the Lab Bench: Unlocking a Hidden EnzymeUBC Michael Smith Laboratories | August 11, 2026A new study from the Brumer lab at the Michael Smith Laboratories has shed light…karnottAugust 11, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards $2 Million in New Funding From CIHR Supports Health Research at SFU ScienceSFU Faculty of Science | August 10, 2026The Project Grant program funds research in all areas of health with the greatest potential…karnottAugust 10, 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
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
Local News Dean’s Spotlight: Excelling in the Development and Application of Emerging TechnologiesUBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | July 24, 2026Healthcare is being transformed by emerging technologies. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, precision medicine, and advanced…karnottJuly 24, 2026 Read More
Local News New Study Reveals How the Brain Reorganizes Itself in Early Parkinson’s DiseaseDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | July 23, 2026A new study led by Dr. Jon Stoessl and a team of researchers at the…karnottJuly 23, 2026 Read More
Local News STEMCELL Technologies and CCRM Partner to Expand Access to Matched GMP and RUO iPSC Lines for Cell Therapy DevelopmentSTEMCELL Technologies | July 22, 2026STEMCELL Technologies and the Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM) today announced a partnership…karnottJuly 22, 2026 Read More
Local News Beaker Banter Podcast: Nanoparticles to the Rescue!Innovation UBC | July 22, 2026On the first episode of Beaker Banter, we sit down with Dr. Anna Blakney, an…karnottJuly 22, 2026 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
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
Interesting Articles New Part-Time Graduate Study Options Now Available in Pharmaceutical SciencesUBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | November 13, 2025The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is pleased to announce the introduction of part-time study options…karnottNovember 13, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards SFU Awarded $14.6 Million From NSERC to Support Diverse and High-Quality ResearchSFU News | July 8, 2026The new funding is awarded to 49 SFU researchers from six faculties, with the faculties…karnottJuly 8, 2026 Read More
Monthly Award Summaries June 2026 Award WinnersScience in Vancouver | July 1, 2026Dr. Marco Marra This past month, over 50 members of the Vancouver scientific community were…karnottJuly 1, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards VCHRI SPARKS 2026 RecipientsVancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | June 29, 2026Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) is committed to fostering a culture of mentorship and…karnottJune 29, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards DMCBH Members Recognized with 2026 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement AwardsMembers Recognized With 2026 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement AwardsDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | June 26, 2026Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in…karnottJune 26, 2026 Read More
Local News St. Paul’s Hospital Performs Western Canada’s First New Endoscopic Treatment for a Low-Grade Stomach TumourThe Daily Scan | August 17, 2026Dianne Reyes had a lot on her mind before doctors found a tumour in her…karnottAugust 17, 2026 Read More
Local News New Research Explores How Data Can Help Detect Disease Earlier and Improve Patient CareGenome BC | August 14, 2026Every patient has a story, yet no single source of health information tells the whole…karnottAugust 14, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles Indigenous Perspectives on Mental Health: Resources and Insights from the MATRIX-N Learning CircleDjavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | August 14, 2026The Multidisciplinary Alliance for Translational Research and Innovation in Neuropsychiatry (MATRIX-N) brings together researchers and…karnottAugust 14, 2026 Read More