Local News BC-Led Clinical Trial Points to Safer Care for Critically Ill PatientsSFU News | May 20, 2026A B.C.-led clinical research team is behind a study that could help improve care for…karnottMay 20, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Toward Multi(radio)metalated DNA: Enzymatic Polymerization of Metal-Chelate-Modified Deoxyribonucleoside TriphosphatesWong, A., et al. | May 20, 2026We report the first enzymatic synthesis of precisely defined metal-oligonucleotide conjugates through template-directed polymerase-mediated primer…karnottMay 20, 2026 Read More
Featured Awards UBC Botanist Receives West Coast Teaching AwardUBC Science | May 19, 2026The award—from the British Columbia Teaching and Learning Council—recognizes Dr. Clarkston’s commitment to enhanced student…karnottMay 19, 2026 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
Publications of the Week Protein Is Expressed in All Major Organs After Intravenous Infusion of mRNA-Lipid Nanoparticles in SwineFerraresso, F., et al. | September 19, 2024In vivo delivery of mRNA is promising for the study of gene expression and the treatment…karnottSeptember 19, 2024 Read More
Publications of the Week Single Cell Glucose-Stimulated Insulin Secretion Assay Using Nanowell-in-Microwell PlatesJang, D., et al. | September 13, 2024Pancreatic β cells secrete insulin in response to elevated levels of glucose. Stem cell derived…karnottSeptember 13, 2024 Read More
Publications of the Week Gelsolin Regulates Receptor-Mediated and Fluid-Phase Endocytosis in PlateletsPaul, M., et al. | September 5, 2024Endocytosis is the process by which platelets incorporate extracellular molecules into their secretory granules. Endocytosis…karnottSeptember 5, 2024 Read More
Publications of the Week Genetic Engineering of Transfusable Platelets with mRNA-Lipid Nanoparticles is Compatible with Blood Banking PracticesStrong, C., et al. | September 2, 2024Platelets contribute to a variety of physiological processes including inflammation, sepsis and cancer. However, due…karnottSeptember 2, 2024 Read More
Local News Empowering the Future: SBME Scholars Mentoring Girls in STEMUBC School of Biomedical Engineering | March 16, 2026Every year on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements, resilience, and impact of women around…karnottMarch 16, 2026 Read More
Local News SFU Study Sheds Light on Clotting Risks for Female AstronautsSFU News | March 16, 2026First reported in 2020, an International Space Station mission detected an unexpected blood clot in…karnottMarch 16, 2026 Read More
Local News Lipid-Free Binary Platform Boosts Vaccine and Nanomedicine DeliveryThe Centre for Blood Research | March 13, 2026In a ground breaking advancement poised to revolutionize the fields of vaccinology and nanomedicine, researchers…karnottMarch 13, 2026 Read More
Local News UBC Medicine Startups Propel Global Health Innovations Through Venture FounderUBC Faculty of Medicine | March 13, 2026Seven startup ventures founded by UBC Faculty of Medicine community members have joined the 51st…karnottMarch 13, 2026 Read More
Interesting Articles Government of Canada Announces Major Investments to Support Scientists, Researchers and StudentsInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | November 24, 2022Scientists and researchers play an integral role in helping to build a stronger, healthier and…mjoyNovember 24, 2022 Read More
Interesting Articles How Canadian Biotech Can Lead in the Solutions of the FutureTheFutureEconomy.ca | October 20, 2022Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, a core strength of the biotechnology sector was the solutions…pthomsonOctober 20, 2022 Read More
Interesting Articles How to Grow Canada’s Biotech SectorTheFutureEconomy.ca | September 26, 2022Canada must invest adequately in the commercialization and talent development for the biotech sector or…pthomsonSeptember 26, 2022 Read More
Interesting Articles NSERC Initiatives Geared at Mobilizing Knowledge on a Global ScaleResearch Money | August 11, 2022Science has a thoroughly global focus, exists within an interdisciplinary intellectual environment, and succeeds through…pthomsonAugust 11, 2022 Read More
Featured Awards Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award Ceremony 2025: Dr. MD Mohosin RanaUBC Centre for Blood Research | October 10, 2025The Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award recognizes a postdoctoral fellow who reflects Dr. Page’s…karnottOctober 10, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards Dr. Nika Shakiba Recognized as a Gairdner Early Career InvestigatorUBC School of Biomedical Engineering | October 7, 2025We are excited to announce that Dr. Nika Shakiba has been selected as one of…karnottOctober 7, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards UBC Medicine Researchers Building a Healthier Future Through 2025 Health Research BC AwardsUBC Faculty of Medicine | October 3, 2025Nine UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers are among the 2025 cohort of Michael Smith Health…karnottOctober 3, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards Congratulations to the 2025 Outstanding Achievement RecipientsBC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | October 3, 2025BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) is pleased to congratulate the recipients of the 2025…karnottOctober 3, 2025 Read More
Local News UBC Welcomes 45 Scholars in First Wave of Canada Impact+ Research Training AwardsUBC News | June 9, 2026The University of British Columbia will welcome 45 new doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows through…karnottJune 9, 2026 Read More
Publications of the Week Membrane Proteome Remodeling in Female APP/PS1 Mice Following M1 Muscarinic Receptor Modulation Revealed by Peptidisc-Enabled DIA-MSBhattacharya, A., et al. | June 9, 2026Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is associated with dysregulation of membrane proteins controlling amyloid processing, synaptic signaling,…karnottJune 9, 2026 Read More
Local News VoxCell BioInnovation and adMare BioInnovations Partner to Advance Novel Antibody Therapies in a Human-Relevant Vascularized Tissue PlatformT-Net | June 8, 2026VoxCell BioInnovation, a developer of bioprinted vascularized human tissue models for preclinical drug development, and…karnottJune 8, 2026 Read More