Local News Study Targets Resiliency among Aging Canadians with Multiple Illnesses Simon Fraser University | June 7, 2017 Simon Fraser University researchers are investigating why some older Canadians living with multiple chronic health…sciencecityJune 7, 2017 Read More
Publications of the Week Selective Targeting and Therapy of Metastatic and Multidrug Resistant Tumors Using a Long Circulating Podophyllotoxin Nanoparticle Roy, A. and Li, S.D., et al. | June 6, 2017 This work focused on developing a new drug that targeted metastatic tumor nodules exhibiting a…sciencecityJune 6, 2017 Read More
Local News Orkla Snaps up Distribution Deal for Acrylamide-Reducing Yeast Food Navigator | June 6, 2017 Orkla Food Ingredients has inked a deal with Canada's Renaissance BioScience to exclusively produce and…sciencecityJune 6, 2017 Read More
Publications of the Week REVIEW: Modeling the Process of Human Tumorigenesis Balani, S. and Eaves, C.J., et al. | June 5, 2017 Modelling the genesis of human cancers is at a scientific turning point. Starting from primary…sciencecityJune 5, 2017 Read More
Local News Canada 150: Dr. Victor Ling Made a Huge Breakthrough in Fighting Drug-Resistant Cancers The Vancouver Sun | June 5, 2017 To mark Canada’s 150th birthday, we are counting down to Canada Day with profiles of…sciencecityJune 5, 2017 Read More
Publications of the Week Elevated Dopamine D1 Receptor Availability in Striatum of Göttingen Minipigs after Electroconvulsive Therapy Doudet, D.J., et al. | June 2, 2017 It has been known for years, mostly from anecdotal reports and a few trials, that…sciencecityJune 2, 2017 Read More
Local News Qu Biologics Publishes Proof-Of-Principle Data for Promising New Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Qu Biologics Inc. | June 1, 2017 Qu Biologics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing Site Specific Immunomodulators (SSIs) designed to “reboot” the…sciencecityJune 1, 2017 Read More
Spotlight Dr. Julienne Jagdeo Talks Poliovirus, Proteases, and Antiviral Therapies Science in the City | May 31, 2017 Dr. Julienne Jagdeo is a recent graduate and current postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of…sciencecityMay 31, 2017 Read More
Publications of the Week SOX4 Allows Facultative β-Cell Proliferation Through Repression of Cdkn1a Xu, E.E. and Lynn, F.C., et al. | May 31, 2017 The Lynn Lab focuses on understanding the development, function and aging of insulin-producing pancreatic ß-cells…sciencecityMay 31, 2017 Read More
AwardsMonthly Award Summaries May 2017 Award Winners Science in the City | May 31, 2017 Discover the Vancouver researchers who were awarded grants, awards, fellowships, and scholarships this past month!…sciencecityMay 31, 2017 Read More