National Postdoc Appreciation Week: Dr. Anna Herrmann is combining the power of biology and chemistry to help the body fight off diseases
For National Postdoc Appreciation Week, we spoke with several CBR Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Associates to celebrate their research and journeys, including Dr. Anna Herrmann.
An Interview with Dr. Sutherland, Research Associate in Dr. Ed Pryzdial Lab
“Meet the Researcher”: Dr. Sutherland
Lipid Nanoparticle Freight Comparison
The Kastrup group compared the effects of two ionizable cations lipids for RNA therapies targeting the liver
CBR Travel Awards: Attending the Gordon Research Conference
PhD Candidate Colton Strong presented his poster on lipid nanoparticles and mRNA at the 2023 Cell Biology of Megakaryocytes and Platelets – Gordon Research Conference.
Jefferies Lab publication “A novel cell-based screen identifies chemical entities that reverse the immune-escape phenotype of metastatic tumours”
Publication from Dr. Jefferies Lab: “A novel cell-based screen identifies chemical entities that reverse the immune-escape phenotype of metastatic tumours”Published: May 15, 2023 https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2023.1119607
Jefferies Lab publication “The intracellular domain of major histocompatibility class-I proteins is essential for maintaining excitatory spine density and synaptic ultrastructure in the brain”
Publication from Dr. Jefferies Lab: The intracellular domain of major histocompatibility class-I proteins is essential for maintaining excitatory spine density and synaptic ultrastructure in the brain.Published: April 20, 2023 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-30054-8
Jefferies Lab publication “Specific cannabinoids revive adaptive immunity by reversing immune evasion mechanisms in metastatic tumours”
Publication from Dr. Jefferies Lab: “Specific cannabinoids revive adaptive immunity by reversing immune evasion mechanisms in metastatic tumours”Published: Feb 22, 2023 https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2022.982082
Dr. Md Mahamud ur Rashid, received Canadian Institutes of HealthResearch (CIHR) Fellowship Award
Dr. Md Mahamud ur Rashid, Postdoctoral Fellow in Dr. Pryzdial Lab, received CIHR Fellowship Award to investigate the role of host-derived clotting factors in viral pathogenesis and infection, targeting these for the development of broad-spectrum antiviral agents.
Innovative treatment targets blood clots without increased bleeding risk
The development of MPI 8 represents a major breakthrough in the field of blood clot prevention and treatment, said Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu.
Styling proteins with nano-sized scissors: A matter of life and death
Dr. Peter Bell, research associate and winner of the second prize in Canadian Blood Services’ Research 180 Video Competition, conducts research in the Overall lab at the Centre for Blood Research.