CBR researchers receive 2022 UBC Science STAIR Grants
Congratulations to Dr. Leonard Foster, Dr. Hongshen Ma, and Dr. Chris Overall, who all received 2022 UBC Science STAIR Grants!
Dr. Reinhild Kappelhoff champions lab sustainability with glove and mask recycling project
Dr. Reinhild Kappelhoff has launched a new glove and disposable mask recycling program, thanks to the UBC Workplace Sustainability Fund.
Lay Science Writing Competition Winner: What does it take to make a life-saving drug?
Read the entry that was awarded first place in this year’s “Science behind the scenes” Lay Science Writing Competition! Alexandra Witt identified high school students as her target audience and wrote an engaging piece that sheds light on the questions scientists ask when developing a new drug.
Aly Karsan awarded a UBC Killam Research Prize for 2021
Dr. Aly Karsan has been awarded a UBC Killam Research Prize for 2021, which is among one of the prestigious UBC Faculty Research Awards.
Science behind the scenes: Lay Science Writing Competition winners announced
We are pleased to announce the 2022 Lay Science Writing Competition winners, for the theme of “Science Behind the Scenes”!
Dr. Manoj Paul awarded a first-place research award, to represent Canada at international competition
Dr. Manoj Paul won a CADR-NCOHR Student Research Award and placed first in the Senior Basic Science Research Category.
Reflections on the Entomological Society of America 2021 Conference
Dr. Alison McAfee reflects on attending the Entomological Society of America 2021 Conference, and presenting her research on honeybee drones.
CBR researchers awarded CIHR Fall 2021 Project Grants
CBR researchers Drs. Kelly Brown, Ed Pryzdial and Natalie Strynadka were awarded CIHR Fall 2021 Project Grants.
Dr. Alison McAfee receives the 2021 Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award
Congratulations to Dr. Alison McAfee of the Foster and Tarpy labs, who received the 2021 Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award.
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.