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From CounterFlow to Infection-Resistant Catheter Coatings: A Look into CBR Projects
From developing a life-saving powder to novel catheter coatings, we were delighted to chat with researchers from both the Kastrup and Kizhakkedathu labs to learn more about their respective projects, which were awarded funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) 2020 Fall round. Read More
Meet the Researcher: Dr. Peter Schubert
Our writers had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Peter Schubert, a Principal Investigator with the UBC Centre for Blood Research (CBR) and the principal manager of the Blood4Research Facility, about his background, research, and advice for young scientists. Read More
2020: The Year No One Expected – Challenges Researchers Face during a Global Pandemic
Sarah Longo’s personal and engaging story describing the challenges she faced starting a new research position in the middle of the pandemic was awarded runner up in this year’s Lay Science Writing Competition. Read More
Lost in lab: deciphering blood immune cells to fight COVID-19
We are delighted to publish the entries that were awarded joint first place in this year’s Lay Science Writing Competition. Read on for Melina Messing’s sobering but ultimately hopeful entry describing her experiences as an immunology researcher during the pandemic. Read More
Developing cell biology lessons for seniors in the age of COVID
We are delighted to publish the entries that were awarded joint first place in this year’s Lay Science Writing Competition. Read on for Polina Petlitsyna’s engaging entry about her work as a summer student at the Centre for Blood Research and the importance of good communication to build trust in science. Read More

Call for Abstracts: Present at the Norman Bethune Symposium!

Are you an undergraduate student, graduate trainee, postdoctoral fellow, or research associate looking to share your research? Submit your abstract (150 words max.) to present a short ORAL TALK or POSTER + VIDEO POSTER PITCH at the Symposium. Submit here by April 20 at 5PM PT.

Read our Knowledge Translation Blog!

Published every Thursday, our blog features articles written by members of our Knowledge Translation Committee, a group of undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows who are passionate about science communication.

REGISTER NOW: Norman Bethune Symposium 2021

Save your seat for the this year’s Norman Bethune Symposium, taking place on Tuesday May 18, 2021. Register here.

CBR Virtual Seminar Series | Wednesdays at 11AM PT

Join us on Wednesdays at 11AM PT to attend our CBR Seminars! To receive seminar information, email Kristine Ho (kristine.ho@ubc.ca). See upcoming seminars here.

Finding Resilience: Strategies for Responding to Stress or Burnout

Thursday April 22 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT

This presentation will explore the stress cycle and its impact on our ability to feel resilient and be competent, as well as coping strategies and techniques for these unique times. Register here.

Career “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) Café with Dr. Derek Clouthier

Thursday April 29 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT

Dr. Clouthier is the Medical Advisor for Immuno-oncology at AstraZeneca Canada, leading the national Medical Affairs strategy for immuno-oncology, and working with key external experts and internal stakeholders to advance the science of AstraZeneca’s medicines. Register here.

Norman Bethune Symposium 2021

Tuesday May 18 | 8:00AM - 3:45PM PT

Sign up for our 2021 Norman Bethune Symposium, which will feature a program of leading edge scientists in blood research. Register here.

CBR Virtual Seminar Series

Wednesdays | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

April 21 | Dr. Dean Fergusson | RBC donor characteristics and impact on recipient mortality
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.

From CounterFlow to Infection-Resistant Catheter Coatings: A Look into CBR Projects

Meet the Researcher: Dr. Peter Schubert

2020: The Year No One Expected – Challenges Researchers Face during a Global Pandemic

Lost in lab: deciphering blood immune cells to fight COVID-19

Developing cell biology lessons for seniors in the age of COVID