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The Centre for Blood Research

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

  • Dr. Md Mahamud ur Rashid, received Canadian Institutes of HealthResearch (CIHR) Fellowship Award

    Dr. Md Mahamud ur Rashid, Postdoctoral Fellow in Dr. Pryzdial Lab, received CIHR Fellowship Award to investigate the role of host-derived clotting factors in viral pathogenesis and infection, targeting these for the development of broad-spectrum antiviral agents. Read More

  • Innovative treatment targets blood clots without increased bleeding risk

    The development of MPI 8 represents a major breakthrough in the field of blood clot prevention and treatment, said Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu. Read More

  • Styling proteins with nano-sized scissors: A matter of life and death

    Dr. Peter Bell, research associate and winner of the second prize in Canadian Blood Services’ Research 180 Video Competition, conducts research in the Overall lab at the Centre for Blood Research. Read More

  • CBR proudly participated in 39th annual Vancouver Sun Run-April 16, 2023

    CBR participated in 39th annual Vancouver Sun Run and won the 5th place among 38 teams in 10K Team Results - Education Category Read More

  • Hot bees are dead bees

    With the support of a CBR Transition Grant, Dr. Alison McAfee is investigating how different types of bees withstand hot temperatures. Read More



CBR Undergraduate Summer Research Program & Research Day

CBR Research Day is an opportunity for students to showcase their summer research and celebrate the end of the CBR Summer Studentship Program. Learn more.

Read events and news about the CBR!

Learn about recent research, awards, blogs and stories about the CBR. Read more.

Earl W. Davie Symposium 2023 | Thur November 16 | All Day

The 17th Annual Earl W. Davie Symposium is taking place on Thursday November 16, 2023, at UBC Robson Square. Learn more.

CBR Seminar Series | Wednesdays

Join us on Wednesdays to attend our CBR Seminars! See upcoming seminars here.

REGISTER NOW: CBR Research Day 2023

Aug 9, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
UBC Life Sciences Centre; LSC3 & West Atrium
  • Mark your calendars for the CBR's Research day, an opportunity for students to showcase their summer research projects, hear an inspirational keynote talk, and celebrate the end of the CBR Summer Studentship Program in August. Learn more.

    • REGISTER NOW: The 17th Annual Earl W. Davie Symposium 2023

    Thursday November 16, 2023 | All Day
    UBC Robson Square
  • Join us for the annual 1-day symposium, in honour of Dr. Earl W. Davie, featuring presentations by leading experts in vascular biology, hemostasis-thrombosis, and cardiovascular and neurologic disease.
    • Learn more.

    CBR Seminar Series

    Wednesdays | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Hybrid: LSC3 & Zoom
  • June 7 | Ma Lab | "TBA"
  • June 14 | Foster Lab | "TBA"
  • June 21 | Cheung Lab | "TBA"
  • July 5 | Heather Lab | "TBA"
  • July 12 | Strynadka Lab | "TBA"
  • July 19 | Pryzdial Lab | "TBA"
  • July 26 | Kizhakkedathu Lab | "TBA"
  • August 23 | Bromme Lab | "TBA"

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