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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
From Micrographs to Medical Illustrations: Artwork from our CBR Cover Art Contest
From micrographs to fieldwork to medical illustrations, we were thrilled to see such artistic creativity in our CBR cover art contest submissions. Read More
UBC researchers train computers to predict the next designer drugs
Research from Dr. Michael Skinnider and Dr. Leonard Foster have trained computers to predict the next designer drugs before they are even on the market, technology that could save lives. Read More
Dr. Dana Devine inaugurated as AABB President, recognized for her leadership
The 2021 AABB Virtual Annual Meeting was marked by two highlights for the CBR: the inauguration of our Director, Dr. Dana Devine, as AABB president, and Dr. Devine’s recognition with a prestigious AABB leadership award. Read More
CBR Magazine November 2021
The CBR Knowledge Translation Committee is excited to share the November 2021 issue of the CBR Magazine! 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.

Submit to the 4th Lay Science Writing Competition

In partnership with the Canadian Blood Services, the CBR is pleased to deliver the 4th Lay Science Writing Competition. Open to members of the Canadian Blood Services extended research trainee network. 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.

Career “Ask Me Anything” Café: Dr. Rodgoun Attarian

Friday December 3, 2021 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT

In collaboration with UBC's Department of Microbiology & Immunology, we're pleased to invite and hear from Dr. Rodgoun Attarian, a Field Medical Advisor, Medical Affairs, at Pfizer Canada. Register now.

CBR Health & Wellness Committee: Holiday Skating

Monday December 6, 2021 | 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM PT

Join us for a fun afternoon on the ice! Skate and helmet rentals covered for CBR members. Learn more.

4th Lay Science Writing Competition: "Science Behind the Scenes"

Deadline: Friday December 17, 2021

In partnership with the Canadian Blood Services, the CBR is pleased to deliver the 4th Lay Science Writing Competition. This year's theme is "Science behind the scenes".
The applicant must be a member of the Canadian Blood Services extended
research trainee network. See application form for full eligibility requirements.
The winning entry will receive a $500 prize. Learn more.

SAVE THE DATE: 2022 Norman Bethune Symposium

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Mark your calendars for the 2022 Norman Bethune Symposium! More details to follow.

CBR Virtual Seminar Series

Wednesdays | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dr. Moritz Stolla, "Cold-Stored Platelets - Back to the Future?" | Dec 1 | 11AM - 12PM, Zoom
CBR SPECIAL SEMINAR: Dr. Dicken Ko, "Reconstructive Transplantation:
A slowly developing paradigm" | Dec 1 | 4PM - 5PM, LSC3 or Zoom
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.

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

From Micrographs to Medical Illustrations: Artwork from our CBR Cover Art Contest

UBC researchers train computers to predict the next designer drugs

Dr. Dana Devine inaugurated as AABB President, recognized for her leadership

CBR Magazine November 2021

Read our CBR Knowledge Translation Blog!

Health & Wellness Resources

Submit to the 4th Lay Science Writing Competition

CBR Virtual Seminar Series | Wednesdays at 11AM PT

Career “Ask Me Anything” Café: Dr. Rodgoun Attarian

CBR Health & Wellness Committee: Holiday Skating

4th Lay Science Writing Competition: "Science Behind the Scenes"

SAVE THE DATE: 2022 Norman Bethune Symposium

CBR Virtual Seminar Series

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