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Host Tissue Factor on the Virus Envelope – A New Antiviral Target?
Viruses are small genetic bundles that hijack the metabolic processes of infected cells and can make us sick. One type of virus, called “enveloped viruses”, includes influenza, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1). Read More
Could a spoonful of sugar help the vaccine go down?
We’ve tried shaming them, we’ve tried mocking them and we’ve tried giving them cold hard facts: but it seems like nothing can convince anti-vaxxers to go get their infants vaccinated. Read More
How to promote yourself to Biotech: 1st Annual Career Connect Day, Vancouver BC
On Saturday, January 18th, 2020, LifeSciences BC and BioTalent Canada hosted their 1st Annual Career Connect Day with the aim of introducing life sciences companies and organizations from across the province to talented individuals in attendance of the conference at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Downtown Vancouver. Read More
A new player in blood-brain-barrier integrity
Podocalyxin (Podxl) is a protein primarily expressed on the inner surface of blood vessels and specialized kidney cells called podocytes. Although Podxl plays a critical role in kidney development and function, its purpose in blood vessels has remained cryptic. Read More
Stem cell treatments: Miracle cures or dangerous experiments?
When I was applying to graduate school in 2012, it felt like stem cells were about to revolutionize medicine. Stem cells have the ability to renew themselves, and mature into specialized cells like heart or brain cells. This allows them to multiply and repair damage. Read More

Norman Bethune Symposium 2020 – Registration Now Open!

This annual 1-day symposium, in honour of Dr. Norman Bethune, is an informative and entertaining event with participation of a full range of scientists and clinicians at all levels of training.

To learn more and register here.

Abstract submission deadline: March 30, 2020
Poster registration deadline: April 6, 2020

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Every week, CBR publishes articles of various topics such as awards, events, member profiles, research publications & opinions – all written by members of our Knowledge Translation Committee.

2020 CBR-SBME Summer Studentship Program: Apply now!

Open to undergraduate or medical students interested in gaining research experience over the summer. Program begins in May 2020.

For more information about the program, click here.

Application deadline: March 30, 2020.

The Centre for Blood Research

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

Host Tissue Factor on the Virus Envelope – A New Antiviral Target?

Could a spoonful of sugar help the vaccine go down?

How to promote yourself to Biotech: 1st Annual Career Connect Day, Vancouver BC

A new player in blood-brain-barrier integrity

Stem cell treatments: Miracle cures or dangerous experiments?

Norman Bethune Symposium 2020 – Registration Now Open!

Read Our Weekly Blog!

2020 CBR-SBME Summer Studentship Program: Apply now!

CBR Winter Seminar Series

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