Awards & Accolades

Two CBR scientists appointed as new Canada Research Chairs

Two CBR scientists appointed as new Canada Research Chairs

Dr. Aly Karsan and Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu have been appointed as new Tier 1 Canada Research Chairs.

Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellowship Award Recipient 2022: Dr. Miffy Hok Yan Cheng

Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellowship Award Recipient 2022: Dr. Miffy Hok Yan Cheng

Dr. Miffy Hok Yan Cheng, 2022 recipient of the Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellowship Award, shares her research and what the award means to her.

Dr. Christopher Overall receives the 2022 Helmut Holzer Award

Dr. Christopher Overall receives the 2022 Helmut Holzer Award

Dr. Christopher Overall received the 2022 Helmut Holzer Award, for outstanding contributions to advancement of the field of proteolysis.

Dr. Samantha Grist, recipient of the Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Excellence Award 2022

Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Excellence Award Recipient 2022: Dr. Samantha Grist

Meet Dr. Samantha Grist from Dr. Karen Cheung’s lab, who is the recipient of the Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Excellence Award 2022!

Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award Ceremony 2022: Dr. Miffy Hok Yan Cheng

Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award Ceremony 2022: Dr. Miffy Hok Yan Cheng

The Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award Ceremony 2022 took place on October 6, with awardee Dr. Miffy Hok Yan Cheng.

CBR Travel Awards: Attending the ISTH 2022 Congress

CBR Travel Awards: Attending the ISTH 2022 Congress

PhD Candidate Colton Strong presented his poster on lipid nanoparticles at the ISTH 2022 Congress, supported by a CBR Travel Award.

BEST presidency a full-circle moment for Dr. Dana Devine

BEST presidency a full-circle moment for Dr. Dana Devine

Dr. Dana Devine was recently elected as President of the BEST Collaborative. Her appointment begins September 2022.

Dr. Fabio Rossi elected to the Royal Society of Canada

Dr. Fabio Rossi elected to the Royal Society of Canada

Dr. Fabio Rossi was elected as a new Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada – one of the country’s highest honours.

Nicolas Pereyra, who was one of the UBC 3MT finalists and a MSc Student in the Devine Lab

UBC 3MT finalist calls for more science communication

UBC 3MT finalist Nicolas Pereyra shares his research on extending the shelf-life of platelets, and thoughts on science communication.

Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Excellence Award Nominees 2022: CBR members celebrated for dedication to mentorship

Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Excellence Award Nominees 2022: CBR members celebrated for dedication to mentorship

Congratulations to all Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Excellence Award Nominees 2022, who are fostering a supportive environment at the CBR!