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The Centre for Blood Research

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

  • Illustration of a microscopy image of an endothelial glycocalyx. Illustration by the Centre for Blood Research (CBR).

    Developing microchip technology to better answer questions about the endothelial glycocalyx

    The Kizhakkedathu Lab and their collaborators developed an improved method for studying glycocalyces by using microfluidic chip technology. Read More

  • Black and white image of a brain. Credit: Unsplash.

    Cancer chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice

    A drug commonly used to treat cancer can restore memory and cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, Jefferies Lab researchers have found. Read More

  • Title card for National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2021, with a collage of the four CBR postdocs highlighted in the piece, titled National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2021: Sharing the Stories of CBR Postdocs, in a 4-part collage: Dr. Alison McAfee, Dr. Alex Leatherdale, Dr. Emily Park, and Dr. Manoj Paul.

    National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2021: Sharing Stories from CBR Postdocs

    In honour of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, we chatted with several CBR postdocs to learn about them, their science and what they like to do outside of research. Read More

  • Red and white pills, tablets and other medications arranged in a question mark shape on a yellow background.

    Pomegranate juice, or: what to say when science doesn’t have the answer

    What should we say when science doesn't have the answer? Author Maria-Elizabeth Baeva explores how we can balance scientific reason with human empathy when engaging with the public, especially in uncertain times. Read More

  • Bio photos of the MSFHR Research Trainee awardees (from top to bottom, left to right): Dr. Grace Cole, Dr. Julyanne Brassard, Dr. Katherine Badior and Dr. Anna Herrmann. The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research's logo is on a white background, with an image celebrating the foundation's 20 years and a tagline that it is BC's health research funding agency

    CBR scientists explore crucial health questions with 2021 MSFHR Research Trainee awards

    Congratulations to Drs. Anna Herrmann, Grace Cole, Julyanne Brassard, and Katherine Badior, 4 CBR scientists who received 2021 MSFHR Research Trainee awards! Read More

   

Read our CBR Knowledge Translation Blog!

Check out articles written and edited primarily by the CBR’s Knowledge Translation Committee, on researcher profiles, publications, awards, and more. Read more.

 

 

 

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: 15th Earl W. Davie Symposium

This full-day symposium will take place on Tuesday November 2, 2021. We anticipate it will be a hybrid event, with options to attend in-person or virtually. Register now.

 

 

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.

REGISTER NOW: Earl W. Davie Symposium 2021

Tues November 2 | UBC Robson Square
  • This full-day symposium will feature presentations by both Canadian and international experts in vascular biology, hemostasis-thrombosis, cardiovascular and neurologic disease.

    We anticipate this year’s symposium will be held in a hybrid format, with opportunities for attendees to join in-person or virtually. Register now.

CBR Virtual Seminar Series

Wednesdays | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Oct 20 | Dr. Paul Riley | "Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC): The Critical Role of the Lab"
  • Oct 27 | Michael Page Award Presentation
  • 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.

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