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Joining forces to improve blood research in Canada
Partnership with Canadian Blood Services and UBC’s Centre for Blood Research helps train the next generation of blood scientists. Read More
Q&A with Dr. Stefanie Mak, Recipient of the 2020 Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Excellence Award
We chatted with Stefanie about her experiences in mentorship, the importance of being a mentor, and important qualities that mentors can carry forward into their work. Read More
Meet the Researcher: Dr. Heather Leitch
In this post, Cecilia Haymin Kim chats with Dr. Heather Leitch about her experiences as a researcher, professor and hematologist. Read More
Nobel Prize Series Introduction: Pomp and Circumstance?
Just like the Oscars (and basically every award), the Nobel Prize is not without its criticisms and controversies. Read More
Fast and Furious: Targeting “nitro(gen) boosts” in a deadly bacterium for next-generation antimicrobials
What if bacteria also had the ability to use nitrogen for a “boost”? Alford et al. recently examined the role of a two-component system called NtrBC in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Read More

Career “Ask Me Anything” Café with Dr. Jennifer Rowland

In this casual networking event, chat with Dr. Jennifer Rowland, an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the US Department of Agriculture. This will take place on Thursday Oct 1, from 10AM – 11AM. Register here.

Read Our Weekly Blog!

Every week, CBR publishes articles of various topics such as awards, events, member profiles, research publications & opinions – all written by members of our Knowledge Translation Committee.

REGISTER NOW: Earl W. Symposium 2020

Our annual Earl W. Symposium is taking place on Tuesday November 17th, and will feature a great program of speakers from all different levels of their careers. Register here.

Health & Wellness Resources

Stay mentally and physically healthy during this uncertain and challenging time. We’ve compiled a list of tools and resources from previous CBR Health & Wellness events, UBC, and other community organizations.

Career “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) Café

Thursday, Oct 1, 2020 | 10-11 am

Hear from and engage with Dr. Jennifer Rowland, an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the US Department of Agriculture. Register here.

Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award

Deadline: Friday, Oct 2, 2020

This award recognizes a PDF who reflects Dr. Page’s academic excellence and his passion for life. The winner will be presented with a plaque and a prize of $2,000. See details.

REGISTER NOW: 2020 Earl W. Davie Symposium

Tuesday Nov 17

Join us for our annual Earl W. Davie Symposium for a day full of insightful and interesting talks.

CBR Virtual Seminar Series

Wednesdays | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

September 23, 2020 | Dr. Sarah Hedtrich
CBR seminars have gone virtual! Check the seminar schedule and please contact kristine.ho@ubc.ca if you're interested in attending the speaker talks.

The Centre for Blood Research

In pursuit of health through research in blood and blood-related processes.

Joining forces to improve blood research in Canada

Q&A with Dr. Stefanie Mak, Recipient of the 2020 Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Excellence Award

Meet the Researcher: Dr. Heather Leitch

Nobel Prize Series Introduction: Pomp and Circumstance?

Fast and Furious: Targeting “nitro(gen) boosts” in a deadly bacterium for next-generation antimicrobials