UBC Postdoctoral Research Day – An Event hosted by the UBC Postdoctoral Association
The Executive Team of the UBC Postdoctoral Association put on the PDA Research Day on November 24, 2016 in the Life Sciences Centre. This day brings together postdocs from a wide range of disciplines to showcase their cutting edge research in a variety of projects at UBC.
10th Annual Earl W. Davie Symposium in Review
This year celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Earl W. Davie Symposium. We would like to thank everyone who helped made this event possible.
CBR Hosts: The First World Thrombosis Day in Vancouver
On October 13th, the CBR hosted the first World Thrombosis Day event in Vancouver in hopes to educate the public and raise awareness about thrombotic disorders: deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and venous thromboembolism.
Get the Scoop: What is the Health and Wellness Committee?
The Health and Wellness Committee was formed to improve the psychological and physical well-being of CBR members, by exposing them members to new skills, new ideas, and physical activities to help elevate stress and expand social networks.
Research Day in Review
A review of CBR’s Annual Research Day held on August 16th; a day where summer students and graduate students get to showcase their work and talent.
UBC’s new president makes Centre for Blood Research one of his first stops
UBC President Santa Ono fondly recalled his days as a young scientist at the CBR Research Day.
Nominees for the 2016 Neil Mackenzie Excellence Award
In honor of Neil Mackenzie, the Centre for Blood Research offers an award in his name to recognize the mentorship excellence in the CBR community. This year, we have received 22 nominations highlighting the incredible efforts and achievements of 16 CBR mentors.
“Critical Skills for Success Conference” – the Student Led Initiative
An overview: The Critical Skills for Success Symposium held on July 22, 2016, was organized by the students in the Graduate Award Program targeted to expand their own and their peers’ horizons both in academic and non-academic directions.
Pick Your Peak – Stairs Challenge
21 CBR members participated in the 4 week Pick Your Peak – Stair Challenge held by UBC Human Resources, aimed to improve cardiovascular health and promote a sustainable workplace.
5th Annual Norman Bethune Symposium
The symposium celebrated the persevering efforts of Dr. Bethune in pioneering an innovative mobile blood collection and distribution system in the 1930s. This year’s distinguished panel of speakers highlighted today’s challenges and breakthroughs in transfusion medicine.