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Illustration of a microscopy image of an endothelial glycocalyx. Illustration by the Centre for Blood Research (CBR).

Developing microchip technology to better answer questions about the endothelial glycocalyx

October 14, 2021

The Kizhakkedathu Lab and their collaborators developed an improved method for studying glycocalyces by using microfluidic chip technology.

Black and white image of a brain. Credit: Unsplash.

Cancer chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice

October 5, 2021

A drug commonly used to treat cancer can restore memory and cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, Jefferies Lab researchers have found.

Title card for National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2021, with a collage of the four CBR postdocs highlighted in the piece, titled National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2021: Sharing the Stories of CBR Postdocs, in a 4-part collage: Dr. Alison McAfee, Dr. Alex Leatherdale, Dr. Emily Park, and Dr. Manoj Paul.

National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2021: Sharing Stories from CBR Postdocs

September 23, 2021

In honour of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, we chatted with several CBR postdocs to learn about them, their science and what they like to do outside of research.

Red and white pills, tablets and other medications arranged in a question mark shape on a yellow background.

Pomegranate juice, or: what to say when science doesn’t have the answer

September 16, 2021

What should we say when science doesn’t have the answer? Author Maria-Elizabeth Baeva explores how we can balance scientific reason with human empathy when engaging with the public, especially in uncertain times.

CBR scientists explore crucial health questions with 2021 MSFHR Research Trainee awards

September 9, 2021

Congratulations to Drs. Anna Herrmann, Grace Cole, Julyanne Brassard, and Katherine Badior, 4 CBR scientists who received 2021 MSFHR Research Trainee awards!

Bio photo of Dr. Marine Theret, and text noting that she is being recognized for mentorship excellence at the CBR

Dr. Marine Theret recognized for mentorship excellence at the CBR

September 9, 2021

Dr. Marine Theret, who received the Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Excellence 2021 award, shared her mentorship insights with the CBR, including the importance of feedback and how mentorship can teach young scientists about collaboration and communication.