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UBC researchers lead $24 million project to treat spinal cord injury
Dr. Karen Cheung is part of the Mend the Gap project, which will develop soft gels to help regrow nerve fibres in an injured spinal cord. Read More
Machine learning and AI used to rapidly detect sepsis, cutting risk of death dramatically
A groundbreaking advance in quickly detecting sepsis using machine learning has been pioneered by researchers in the Hancock Lab. Read More
Earl W. Davie Symposium 2021: Fifteen years of scientific learning and opportunities
This November, the CBR hosted its 15th Earl W. Davie Symposium, an event full of scientific learning, community connection and inspiration. Read More
Dr. Alison McAfee receives the 2021 Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award
Congratulations to Dr. Alison McAfee of the Foster and Tarpy labs, who received the 2021 Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award. Read More
Inspiring young leaders (virtually!): Science World’s Girls and STEAM event 2020
This November marks the 1-year anniversary of “Synthetic Biology: Using DNA for New Applications”, a workshop created by the CBR Outreach Committee and SFU Science AL!VE for the 2020 Girls and STEAM event at Science World. Read More

REGISTER NOW: Norman Bethune Symposium 2022

Our 11th Annual Norman Bethune Symposium is taking place on Wednesday April 6, 2022. Register now.

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.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Present at the 2022 Norman Bethune Symposium

Submit an abstract by Friday March 4, 2022, to be considered for an oral talk or poster presentation. Learn more.

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.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: CBR Education Program Manager

Posting End Date: Feb 11, 2022. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date.
We are hiring for an Education Program Manager, who will be responsible for developing, leading and implementing the CBR’s educational programs. View job posting for more details.

Call for Donors from the Canadian Blood Services

The Canadian Blood Services has an immediate need for blood and plasma donations, as well as new stem cell registrants. Learn more and book an appointment.

REGISTER NOW: 2022 Norman Bethune Symposium

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Register now for the 2022 Norman Bethune Symposium! We anticipate a hybrid event, with virtual and in-person opportunities.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Present at the 2022 Norman Bethune Symposium

Submission Deadline: Friday March 4, 2022 at 5PM PT

Submit an abstract to be considered for an ORAL TALK or POSTER PRESENTATION!
Open to undergraduate students, graduate trainees, postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows, and research associates
Oral talks: In-person and virtual presentation opportunities; Poster presentations: In-person presentation opportunity. Learn more.

CBR Virtual Seminar Series

Wednesdays | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Feb 2 | Dr. Dave Farrell | "Gamma Fibrinogen and COVID-19; Who Knew?"
Feb 9 | Dr. Jason L. Rasgon
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.

Faculty of Medicine 2022 Spring Virtual Research Showcase

Date: Tuesday March 1, 2022 | 12PM – 4PM PT
This event will bring members of the Faculty of Medicine together to share and learn the diverse and innovative research work of graduate students, fellows, and recent senior faculty prize awardees. Learn more.

The Centre for Blood Research

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

UBC researchers lead $24 million project to treat spinal cord injury

Machine learning and AI used to rapidly detect sepsis, cutting risk of death dramatically

Earl W. Davie Symposium 2021: Fifteen years of scientific learning and opportunities

Dr. Alison McAfee receives the 2021 Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award

Inspiring young leaders (virtually!): Science World’s Girls and STEAM event 2020

REGISTER NOW: Norman Bethune Symposium 2022

Health & Wellness Resources

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Present at the 2022 Norman Bethune Symposium

CBR Virtual Seminar Series | Wednesdays at 11AM PT

JOB OPPORTUNITY: CBR Education Program Manager

Call for Donors from the Canadian Blood Services

REGISTER NOW: 2022 Norman Bethune Symposium

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Present at the 2022 Norman Bethune Symposium

CBR Virtual Seminar Series

Faculty of Medicine 2022 Spring Virtual Research Showcase

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