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SAVE THE DATE: Earl W. Davie Symposium ● November 15, 2018
Segal Building, 500 Granville Street, Vancouver ***7am-6pm-
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CBR Research Day ● August 16, 2018
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Farah Alibay UBC Life Sciences Centre, West Atrium, 12-7 PM 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver. To register click here.
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The University of British Columbia
Vancouver campus
The Centre for Blood Research
In pursuit of health through research in blood and blood-related processes.
How Many Scientists Does It Take To Sink A Ferry?
Research Associates (RAs) and Post-Doctoral Fellows (PDFs) form the backbone of any lab, and the CBR boasts 25 RAs and 40 PDFs amongst its 30 or so labs. It makes sense then, to have a forum where these scientists can interact to foster peer support and collaboration, taking advantage of their expertise in an array of different areas. Read More
Hope Beyond the Hype: The Pursuit of Longevity in Cell Therapies
After years of intensive research and development, cell therapies are finally having their moment. In the past year, the FDA has approved two cell therapies, with stem cell treatments in hot pursuit as they enter late-stage clinical trials. While regulatory body recognition is an important milestone, great challenges in long-term industry sustainability remain. Read More
Meet the Researcher: Dr. Ed Pryzdial
Prof. Ed Pryzdial was one of the first people that I met when I joined the Centre for Blood Research (CBR). Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Ed, and discovered that he has very sage, while at the same time humorous, wisdom that makes you want to sit and listen for hours, if he lets you! Read More
The Power of a Good Story
Annually, the CBR Graduate Award Program (GAP) students organize and host an event for CBR members and the public. This year, throughout the presentations and at the post-event reception, attendees were given opportunities to practice and discuss science communication. Congratulations to the GAP students for a successful event! Read More
Feeding the Spore: A Molecular Structure of the SpoIIIAG Channel from Bacillus subtilis
Natalie Zeytuni and colleagues in the Strynadka Lab at the CBR have determined the structure of SpoIIIAG, a key protein contributed by the mother cell of the sporulation channel from the Gram-positive bacterium, Bacillus subtilis. Read More
Upcoming Events
CBR Summer Seminar Series
Wednesday | 12:00 - 1:00PM | Room 1510
- July 18 | Dr. Aly Karsan & lab
- Jul 18 | Dr. Kelly Brown & lab
CBR Stressbusters
Alternating Mondays, beginning July 9 & 23, 2018 | 3:30 - 4:30PM | LSC 3510
Connect with other CBR members to reduce stress, increase well-being, and build resilience!
Free for all CBR members
Dragon Boating!
Friday, August 17, 2018 | 3 - 5PM | Granville Island
Register here by August 3rd
CBR Yoga
Mondays, July 9 and 30 | 12-1PM | LSC 1416
