Local News Northern Centre for Clinical Research Launches First Clinical Trial UBC Faculty of Medicine | September 12, 2025 The Northern Centre for Clinical Research (NCCR) has launched its first clinical trial at the…karnottSeptember 12, 2025 Read More
Local News Genomic Research Solves Major Challenge Facing BC’s Blueberry Industry Genome BC | September 12, 2025 A Genome BC funded research collaboration between the BC Blueberry Council, Simon Fraser University (SFU)…karnottSeptember 12, 2025 Read More
Publications of the Week Targeted Splicing Approach for Alleviation of a Neurexin 1 Haploinsufficiency Model Lu, H., et al. | September 11, 2025 NRXN1 encoding the synaptic organizing protein neurexin 1 (Nrxn1) is among the strongest risk genes…karnottSeptember 11, 2025 Read More
Local News Q&A with Dr. Kerryn Matthews, Recipient of the 2025 Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Excellence Award UBC Centre for Blood Research | September 11, 2025 I was both surprised and deeply honoured. Mentorship has always felt like a natural extension…karnottSeptember 11, 2025 Read More
Publications of the Week Factor V Haemostatic Diathesis Impairing Thrombin Activation, Membrane Binding and Circulating Antigen Level Due to a Novel Compound Heterozygous Mutation, Leu1821Ser and Gly2192Cys Talbot, K., et al. | August 22, 2024 Congenital factor V (FV) deficiency is a rare clotting disorder affecting ∼1 in 1,000,000, with…karnottAugust 22, 2024 Read More
Publications of the Week Microbial Intestinal Dysbiosis Drives Long-Term Allergic Susceptibility by Sculpting an ILC2-B1 Cell-Innate IgE Axis Kabil, A., et al. | August 20, 2024 Background: The abundance and diversity of intestinal commensal bacteria influence systemic immunity with impact on…karnottAugust 20, 2024 Read More
Publications of the Week External Trigger Free Charge Switchable Cationic Ligands in the Design of Safe and Effective Universal Heparin Antidote La, C., et al. | August 16, 2024 Thrombosis, the formation of blood clots within a blood vessel, can lead to severe complications…karnottAugust 16, 2024 Read More
Publications of the Week Common Viral Infections Inhibit Egg Laying in Honey Bee Queens and Are Linked to Premature Supersedure Chapman, A., et al. | August 14, 2024 With their long lives and extreme reproductive output, social insect queens have escaped the classic…karnottAugust 14, 2024 Read More
Local News 30 Years of Sparking Discovery UBC Engineering | July 25, 2025 Geering Up Engineering Outreach had no shortage of accomplishments to celebrate at their 30th birthday…karnottJuly 25, 2025 Read More
Local News Mitacs Showcases BC’s Innovation Ecosystem Mitacs | July 25, 2025 In a powerful demonstration of British Columbia’s leadership in innovation, Mitacs brought together around 120…karnottJuly 25, 2025 Read More
Local News Interbreeding with Neanderthals May Be Responsible for Modern-Day Brain Condition, SFU Study Finds SFU News | July 24, 2025 A new Simon Fraser University-led study reveals interbreeding between humans and their ancient cousins, Neanderthals,…karnottJuly 24, 2025 Read More
Local News How Research on Newborns in West Africa Led to the Development of a Tool in Canada That Predicts a Deadly Condition in Babies Worldwide Canadian Institutes of Health Research | July 23, 2025 Two babies are born minutes apart. One is lethargic, has a fever and is breathing…karnottJuly 23, 2025 Read More
Interesting Articles Stem Cell Network Announces $1 Million in Funding to Further Support Graduate Students and Post-doctoral Fellows Stem Cell Network | September 20, 2023 The Stem Cell Network (SCN) announced $1 million in funding to support research trainees across…sciencecitySeptember 20, 2023 Read More
Interesting Articles Health Canada Authorizes Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 Subvariant Health Canada | September 20, 2023 Health Canada has authorized the use of the Moderna SPIKEVAX™ COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron…sciencecitySeptember 20, 2023 Read More
Interesting Articles How Academia Can Support Low-Income Students—Without Singling Us Out Science | September 8, 2023 In my first semester as a teaching assistant, a student came to me with a…sciencecitySeptember 8, 2023 Read More
Interesting Articles Landmark Report Published on the Status of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) in Canada’s Life Sciences Sector adMare Bioinnovations | July 20, 2023 Pfizer Canada, adMare BioInnovations, Shift Health and Life Sciences Ontario proudly announce the publication of…pthomsonJuly 20, 2023 Read More
Featured Awards Nine SBME Research Projects Receive Major Funding from the Stem Cell Network UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | June 19, 2025 We are proud to share that 9 research projects led by investigators from the UBC…karnottJune 19, 2025 Read More
Awards From Lab Bench to National Honour: Nasseri Wins Governor General’s Gold Medal UBC Department of Chemistry | June 18, 2025 When Seyed Amirhossein Nasseri began his graduate studies at UBC, the destination wasn’t entirely clear—but…karnottJune 18, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards Graduate Dean’s Convocation Medal Awarded to Dedicated Health Sciences Researcher SFU Faculty of Health Sciences | June 16, 2025 Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) alumnus Amanda Rowlands aims to empower…karnottJune 16, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards Passionate Research Mentor Receives Governor General’s Gold Medal SFU Faculty of Health Sciences | June 9, 2025 Aniqa Shahid, a new Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) alumnus, was…karnottJune 9, 2025 Read More
Local News Innovating Epilepsy Care: SFU Study Explores Advanced Brain Imaging for B.C. Patients SFU News | September 25, 2025 Epilepsy affects more than 50,000 people in B.C., according to the BC Epilepsy Society. The…karnottSeptember 25, 2025 Read More
Interesting Articles Calling All UBC Entrepreneurs: Join Our Spring 2026 Cohort of Venture Founder! Innovation UBC | September 24, 2025 Have a bold idea or research discovery? Transform your idea to impact with Innovation UBC’s…karnottSeptember 24, 2025 Read More
Featured Awards 2025 Faculty of Medicine Award Recipients UBC Faculty of Medicine | September 24, 2025 Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching,…karnottSeptember 24, 2025 Read More