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The Nobel Prize Series Part 4: A Grand Finale
Beyond the pomp and circumstance of the ceremony and award, what happens after you win a Nobel Prize? In this last installment of the Nobel Prize series, we discuss the perks and problems that occur with winning this prestigious prize. Read More
Nobel Prize Series Part 3: The Choice Between Acknowledgment and Atonement
As scientists, we pride ourselves in our discipline being objective and truth-seeking. Which is why topics of gender and racial inequality make us uncomfortable: it’s difficult to come to terms with the fact that this “rational” profession is still subject to irrational prejudices. The Nobel Prize is an institution unfortunately not exempt from discriminatory norms. Read More
Building Community and Connection: The CBR’s Health and Wellness Committee Fosters Wellbeing Through Virtual Times
The CBR Health and Wellness Committee has worked to create an inclusive, supportive and connected community since 2016, by engaging CBR members in social and physical activities. Despite the transition to virtual events, the team's events continued to be popular and well-attended. Read More
Dr. Agnes Lee appointed as the Associate Executive Director of the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI)
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Agnes Lee as Associate Executive Director of the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI), effective May 1, 2021. In her executive leadership role with VCHRI, Dr. Lee will oversee activities related to clinical research and clinical trial administration within the VCH research community. Read More
Dr. Hugh Kim Awarded Network for Canadian Oral Health Research Grant
Dr. Kim obtained a $40,000 grant and brought together a team of researchers from UBC, the University of Toronto, and the Canadian Blood Services to collaborate on the project “Deciphering the molecular links between periodontitis and ischemic cardiovascular disease”. Co-investigators include Dr. Ed Pryzdial, Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Manoj Paul from the Kim Lab and UBC Faculty of Dentistry researchers. Read More

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.

Health & Wellness Resources

We’ve compiled a list of wellness and mental health tools and resources from UBC and other community organizations, and have also updated our CBR Wellbeing Network contacts, who can be reached if you are struggling.

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.

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.

UBC Faculty of Medicine Career Day

Thursday June 3 | 1:00PM - 4:30PM PT

Join us virtually for the UBC Faculty of Medicine Career Day hosted by the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and in partnership with the CBR. This annual event supports our research graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with the opportunity to hear from and network with professionals with advanced degrees in medicine working in a variety of different fields. Register here.

CBR Virtual Seminar Series

Wednesdays | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

May 12 | Dr. Ali Amid | "Hemoglobin Bart's hydrops Fetalis: A Curious Journey from Fetal Therapy to Adult Care"
May 26 | Dr. Jordan Shavit | "Utilization of genome editing in zebrafish to model blood disorders and develop therapeutics"
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.

The Nobel Prize Series Part 4: A Grand Finale

Nobel Prize Series Part 3: The Choice Between Acknowledgment and Atonement

Building Community and Connection: The CBR’s Health and Wellness Committee Fosters Wellbeing Through Virtual Times

Dr. Agnes Lee appointed as the Associate Executive Director of the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI)

Dr. Hugh Kim Awarded Network for Canadian Oral Health Research Grant