Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) workshop with Dr. Maria Tokuyama
The Centre for Blood Research (CBR) is pleased to hold a Workshop “Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)” on Tuesday May 16, 2023 from 2-3:30 pm PT, with Dr. Maria Tokuyama, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, UBC.
Jefferies Lab publication “A novel cell-based screen identifies chemical entities that reverse the immune-escape phenotype of metastatic tumours”
Publication from Dr. Jefferies Lab: “A novel cell-based screen identifies chemical entities that reverse the immune-escape phenotype of metastatic tumours”Published: May 15, 2023 https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2023.1119607
Jefferies Lab publication “The intracellular domain of major histocompatibility class-I proteins is essential for maintaining excitatory spine density and synaptic ultrastructure in the brain”
Publication from Dr. Jefferies Lab: The intracellular domain of major histocompatibility class-I proteins is essential for maintaining excitatory spine density and synaptic ultrastructure in the brain.Published: April 20, 2023 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-30054-8
Jefferies Lab publication “Specific cannabinoids revive adaptive immunity by reversing immune evasion mechanisms in metastatic tumours”
Publication from Dr. Jefferies Lab: “Specific cannabinoids revive adaptive immunity by reversing immune evasion mechanisms in metastatic tumours”Published: Feb 22, 2023 https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2022.982082
Dr. Md Mahamud ur Rashid, received Canadian Institutes of HealthResearch (CIHR) Fellowship Award
Dr. Md Mahamud ur Rashid, Postdoctoral Fellow in Dr. Pryzdial Lab, received CIHR Fellowship Award to investigate the role of host-derived clotting factors in viral pathogenesis and infection, targeting these for the development of broad-spectrum antiviral agents.
CBR 2023 Summer Studentship Program just started!
We officially welcomed our Summer students with a welcome lunch today. We are looking forward to a fun & productive summer together as we explore professional development workshops and fun events alongside research!
Innovative treatment targets blood clots without increased bleeding risk
The development of MPI 8 represents a major breakthrough in the field of blood clot prevention and treatment, said Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu.
Styling proteins with nano-sized scissors: A matter of life and death
Dr. Peter Bell, research associate and winner of the second prize in Canadian Blood Services’ Research 180 Video Competition, conducts research in the Overall lab at the Centre for Blood Research.
CBR proudly participated in 39th annual Vancouver Sun Run-April 16, 2023
CBR participated in 39th annual Vancouver Sun Run and won the 5th place among 38 teams in 10K Team Results – Education Category
Hot bees are dead bees
With the support of a CBR Transition Grant, Dr. Alison McAfee is investigating how different types of bees withstand hot temperatures.