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A Novel Microfluidic Device to Aid in the Search for Red Blood Cell “Super-storers”
Donated red blood cell units are a vital component of patient care, supporting patients with a wide variety of disorders. Read More
Lay Science Writing Competition Winner: A Story Worth Telling
On my wedding day, my grandmother was admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. Unfortunately, patients over the age of 50 years old (and especially those over 70 years old), such as my grandmother, have higher needs for support with blood products. Read More
The CBR Outreach Program: Inspiring Generations through Science
At the Centre for Blood Research (CBR), a team of dedicated trainees who are passionate about sharing science with others, have the unique opportunity to do just that, through the CBR's Outreach program. Read More
New Automation Facility (B!) Opens in LSI
In September 2019, the new Biofactorial (B!) automation and screening facility opened for business in UBC. Located on the second floor of the Life Sciences Institute (LSI), the facility aims to assist UBC researchers in automation and high-throughput biology applications to help reduce experimental costs and enhance the speed of research. Read More
Host Tissue Factor on the Virus Envelope – A New Antiviral Target?
Viruses are small genetic bundles that hijack the metabolic processes of infected cells and can make us sick. One type of virus, called “enveloped viruses”, includes influenza, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1). Read More

Norman Bethune Symposium 2020: Postponed until further notice

This annual 1-day symposium, in honour of Dr. Norman Bethune, is an informative and entertaining event with participation of a full range of scientists and clinicians at all levels of training.

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.

2020 CBR-SBME Summer Studentship Program: Competition on hold until further notice

Open to undergraduate or medical students interested in gaining research experience over the summer.

For more information about the program, click here.

The Centre for Blood Research

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

A Novel Microfluidic Device to Aid in the Search for Red Blood Cell “Super-storers”

Lay Science Writing Competition Winner: A Story Worth Telling

The CBR Outreach Program: Inspiring Generations through Science

New Automation Facility (B!) Opens in LSI

Host Tissue Factor on the Virus Envelope – A New Antiviral Target?

Norman Bethune Symposium 2020: Postponed until further notice

Read Our Weekly Blog!

2020 CBR-SBME Summer Studentship Program: Competition on hold until further notice

CBR Winter Seminar Series

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