Local News Comparing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in B.C. Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | March 27, 2026 Paramedics across B.C. attended to a record-breaking 256 drug poisoning calls on January 21, 2026…karnottMarch 27, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Seven Emerging Researchers Receive Terry Fox Funding to Advance Next Generation Cancer Research Terry Fox Research Institute | March 27, 2026 Seven early career scientists across Canada are launching new cancer research programs thanks to $3.5…karnottMarch 27, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards UBC Medicine Researchers Awarded More Than $21M for Research Infrastructure to Accelerate Discovery and Impact UBC Faculty of Medicine | March 26, 2026 UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers have been awarded more than $21 million from the Government…karnottMarch 26, 2026 Read More
Local NewsYour Voice Celebrating One Year of Advancing Germ-Free Research Natalia Carranza, Tahereh Bozorgmehr, Dr. Lisa Osborne, and Dr. Carolina Tropini | March 26, 2026 Authors: Natalia Carranza, Tahereh Bozorgmehr, Dr. Lisa Osborne, and Dr. Carolina Tropini Laboratory mice have…karnottMarch 26, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week GluN2B-Specific NMDAR Positive Allosteric Modulation Reverses Cognitive and Behavioral Abnormalities in Mecp2 and Disc1 Transgenic Mice Ge., Y., et al. | February 10, 2026 The GluN2B subunit of N-methyl-d-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) plays a central role in synaptic development and…karnottFebruary 10, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week A Bacteroides Synthetic Biology Toolkit To Build an in Vivo Malabsorption Biosensor McCallum, G., et al. | February 5, 2026 The human gut is a dynamic environment, where changes in pH, oxygen, and osmolality influence…karnottFebruary 5, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Lipid Nanoparticle-Based Non-Viral in Situ Gene Editing of Congenital Ichthyosis-Causing Mutations in Human Skin Models Apaydin, D., et al. | February 3, 2026 Autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI) refers to a group of rare, highly debilitating skin disorders…karnottFebruary 3, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Noncanonical Functions of UGT2B17 Promote Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Progression Feng, T., et al. | January 29, 2026 Androgen deprivation therapy is the primary treatment for advanced prostate tumors. While initially effective, tumor…karnottJanuary 29, 2026 Read More
Local News UBC Researchers Advancing Next-Generation Sports Monitoring Through Collaborative Research Funding From Samsung Electronics Canada UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | March 19, 2026 Researchers at the University of British Columbia are advancing a transformative new approach to sports…karnottMarch 19, 2026 Read More
Local News Resting Brain Activity Reveals Hidden “Signature” of Concussion Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | March 18, 2026 Concussion is common among adolescents, particularly in those who play sports like hockey, rugby and…karnottMarch 18, 2026 Read More
Local News First-In-World BC Patient Successfully Treated for Rare Immune Disease BC Children's Hospital Research Institute | March 18, 2026 A new paper published in New England Journal of Medicine details how an 18-year-old patient…karnottMarch 18, 2026 Read More
Local News Yeast Can Develop the Next Generation of Speciality Chemicals Renaissance BioScience | March 17, 2026 What makes yeast a compelling vessel for producing speciality chemicals? It is familiar to regulators,…karnottMarch 17, 2026 Read More
Spotlight Dr. Louise Lund Talks Research and Scientific Recruiting Science in the City | October 4, 2017 Dr. Louise Lund is a recent graduate who studied in the laboratories of Drs. Leonard…sciencecityOctober 4, 2017 Read More
Spotlight Dr. Ying Tam Talks Academia, Industry, and Career Paths Science in the City | September 6, 2017 Dr. Ying Tam is the Director of Preclinical Development at Acuitas Therapeutics, a Vancouver-based pharmaceutical…sciencecitySeptember 6, 2017 Read More
Spotlight Dr. Davide Pellacani Talks Epigenetics and Cancer Research Science in the City | July 19, 2017 Dr. Davide Pellacani is a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Dr. Connie Eaves at…sciencecityJuly 19, 2017 Read More
Spotlight Alison McAfee Talks Honey Bees, Immunity, and Olfactory Proteins Science in the City | June 21, 2017 Alison McAfee is a PhD candidate working under the supervision of Dr. Leonard Foster at…sciencecityJune 21, 2017 Read More
Interesting Articles Medical Research & Practices Funding Opportunities Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation | January 7, 2026 The Hecht Foundation prioritizes basic and applied medical research that is novel, innovative, and disruptive,…karnottJanuary 7, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles Science Exposed Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | December 15, 2025 A 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 Awards Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | December 15, 2025 As 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 CanReview Life Sciences BC | December 8, 2025 BIOTECanada welcomes the launch of CanReview, a pan-Canadian initiative supported by the Accelerating Clinical Trials…karnottDecember 8, 2025 Read More
Your Voice Booze, Beakers, and Brains – The Rise of Vancouver’s Science Pub Nights Tara Fernandez | March 6, 2017 On a drizzly mid-week evening downtown, beer glasses clink as a roomful of people sit,…sciencecityMarch 6, 2017 Read More
Featured Awards BC Researchers Receive $8 Million in Federal Funding to Fast-Track Genomic Solutions Genome BC | March 23, 2026 Eight research teams in British Columbia will receive a combined $8 million in federal funding…karnottMarch 23, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Faculty of Medicine Researchers Honoured with UBC’s 2025 Faculty Research Awards UBC Faculty of Medicine | March 20, 2026 Four Faculty of Medicine researchers have been honoured with UBC’s 2025 Faculty Research Awards. The…karnottMarch 20, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Dr. Stephen MacDonald Recognized With Faculty of Science Excellence in Service Award UBC Michael Smith Laboratories | March 12, 2026 We’re excited to extend our congratulations to Stephen MacDonald, our MSL IT Director, for receiving…karnottMarch 12, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Terry Fox Research Institute Invests $10M in National Cancer Prevention Initiative Terry Fox Research Institute | March 6, 2026 The Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) has joined forces with the Canadian Institutes of Health…karnottMarch 6, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards Announcing the Winners of the 2026 Carraresi Foundation Early Career Clinician Investigator Award Providence Research | March 30, 2026 Providence Research is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Carraresi Foundation Early Career…karnottMarch 30, 2026 Read More
Local News Microbiology and Immunology Hosts High School Students Through Research Exploration Opportunity Program UBC Microbiology and Immunology | March 30, 2026 For many high school students, spring break means spending time with friends, seeking out and…karnottMarch 30, 2026 Read More
Local News Comparing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in B.C. Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | March 27, 2026 Paramedics across B.C. attended to a record-breaking 256 drug poisoning calls on January 21, 2026…karnottMarch 27, 2026 Read More