The 2019 Earl Davie Symposium – Expanding the horizons of blood research
The Earl Davie Symposium is an annual Centre for Blood Research (CBR) event in honour of Dr. Earl Davie, a pioneer in deciphering blood coagulation at the molecular level.
6th Great Wall Symposium – Institut Pasteur (Pasteur Institute), Paris, 2019
In late September, I had the opportunity to attend the 6th Great Wall Symposium at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, France. This biennial symposium focuses on the study of the bacterial outer envelope, specifically the cell wall.
From Scientists to Dragons
Friday, July 26th, a fine summer day at 29 degrees Celsius, we saw more than 40 of our CBR & SBME members travel to Granville Island for a fun afternoon that would set the tone for their weekend.
CBR Research Day 2019
Have you ever wanted to learn about the cryopreservation of red blood cells using novel polymers or the future of skin cancer detection? How about social media tips or how many chop sticks get thrown out in Vancouver every year?
CBR-SBME Summer Students Visit AbCellera!
In the growing field of immunotherapy, it may turn out that we as human beings might hold the cure for dementia or HIV.
Where Will Your Future Take You? Career Night 2019 Gives Students and Postdocs Insights Into Science Careers
On June 13, the Centre for Blood Research and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology teamed up to host another successful career night for UBC students, postdocs and staff.
Keystone Symposia: Single Cell Biology, Breckenridge, Colorado
Single cell biology has revolutionized biomedical research. I had the amazing opportunity to absorb some of the innovative emerging technologies, methodologies and computational approaches driving this field forward at the Keystone Single Cell Biology Symposium in Breckenridge, Colorado.
CBR-Genome BC Collaboration at Girls and STEAM Symposium and Showcase
On Saturday November 3rd, 2018, aspiring young scientists, engineers, and thought leaders came from all across BC for the Girls and STEAM Symposium and Showcase.
22nd International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend The 22nd International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (µTAS 2018) hosted by Taiwan’s National Tsing Hua University in Kaohsiung.
Norman Bethune Symposium 2019: In Review
The Centre for Blood Research’s annual Norman Bethune Symposium was held on April 3rd, 2019 at UBC Robson Square in downtown Vancouver, BC.