National Postdoc Appreciation Week: Dr. Anthony Wong
In honour of National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW), we spoke with different Postdoctoral Fellows at the CBR to highlight their research, share their stories and celebrate their journeys. Dr. Anthony Wong – Rossi lab Tell me about your research I’m currently studying mechanisms of action underlying the immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, and generating […]
A Look Back at CBR-LSI Research Day 2025
On August 14th, the CBR community celebrated the end of the Summer Studentship program with the annual CBR-LSI Research Day. The event started with opening remarks from our Director, followed by oral presentations from the summer students. Students were given just 3 minutes each to present their summer research projects—a challenging task even for […]
Connecting With Nature: CBR Members Tour the UBC Botanical Garden and TreeWalk
On Thursday, July 17, 14 CBR members visited the UBC Botanical Garden for a relaxing afternoon in nature. Organized by the Health and Wellness Committee, the event was designed to bring members out of the lab, to help them connect with nature, de-stress, and have fun! The afternoon began with a walk 20 meters […]
Connecting Minds, Advancing Science: Recapping the 18th Annual Earl W. Davie Symposium
On November 13th, 2024, the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) held their 18th annual Earl W. Davie Symposium.
Empowering Young Minds: Highlights from the 2024 Girls & STEAM Summit
This past month, the Centre for Blood Research attended the Girls and STEAM Summit, presented by Stemcell Technologies. This event invited girls aged 12-14 to attend hands-on workshops and a chance to meet professionals in mentor cafés and showcase booths.
Earl W. Davie Symposium 2024: Poster Gallery
This gallery showcases posters that are being presented at the 18th Annual Earl W. Davie Symposium on November 13, 2024 at UBC Robson Square.
Celebrating Young Researchers: A Look Back at CBR-LSI Research Day 2024
On August 15th, the CBR community gathered in-person and online to celebrate the hard work and research of this year’s summer students.
Summer Fun and Science: The Exciting Return of the CBR Amazing Race
After a five-year hiatus, the CBR Amazing Race returned! Under the slogan “Summer Students Run. CBR Members Host”, nine CBR labs on campus united to host a one-of-a-kind science gaming event last Thursday afternoon.
Norman Bethune Symposium 2024 – Celebrating Drs. Don Brooks & Dana Devine
On April 18th, we held our 12th annual Norman Bethune Symposium, a renowned research event that gathers scientists, clinicians, healthcare professionals, and trainees to discuss advancements in the field of blood research.
CBR finishes 3rd at the 2024 Vancouver Sun Run
The CBR team placed 3rd out of 51 teams in the 10K team results, education category. Congratulations, Team CBR!