Tiny Tumours and Oscillating Oxygen
Using 3D tumour spheroids, Dr. Karen Cheung and other UBC researchers sought to better understand how tumours behave within the framework of hypoxia and how they react to treatment – which is especially important, because hypoxia seems to hamper various kinds of therapy.
CBR Travel Awards Support Scientists’ Learning at the AABB 2020 Virtual Conference
Two members of the CBR from the Devine lab, Dr. Mona Khorshidfar, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, and Wayne Zhao, a PhD Candidate, received CBR Travel Awards to attend the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) Annual Meeting in 2020.
Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu receives New Frontiers in Research Fund Exploration Grant to investigate endothelial glycocalyx repair
Congratulations to Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu, one of seven UBC project leads supported by a New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) 2020 Exploration Grant! His project will aim to develop an effective therapeutic approach to rapidly repair the endothelial glycocalyx, in order to reverse endothelial dysfunction and pathogenesis in inflammatory diseases.
Mixed Messages: Why Science Communication is More Important Than Ever During the Pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to pose a large threat to people’s lives and economies all around the world, it is crucial for new knowledge about the virus to be easily accessible to the public, and clear messaging by scientists is more important than ever.
10th Annual Norman Bethune Symposium – May 18, 2021
This is a playlist of the 10th annual Norman Bethune Symposium, which took place online via Zoom on Tuesday May 18, 2021.
Celebrating Over 5 Years of CBR Knowledge Translation!
With the release of our 10th magazine issue, the CBR Knowledge Translation Committee is excited to celebrate over 5 years of ongoing knowledge translation! Started in January 2015, the CBR KT Committee is a group that is passionate about science writing, blogging and mixed media communications.
CBR Magazine May 2021
We’re thrilled to release the 10th issue of our magazine! Articles were written & edited by our talented Knowledge Translation Committee, a group of undergraduates, graduate trainees, PDFs, and RAs who are passionate about science communication.
The Nobel Prize Series Part 4: A Grand Finale
Beyond the pomp and circumstance of the ceremony and award, what happens after you win a Nobel Prize? In this last installment of the Nobel Prize series, we discuss the perks and problems that occur with winning this prestigious prize.
Nobel Prize Series Part 3: The Choice Between Acknowledgment and Atonement
As scientists, we pride ourselves in our discipline being objective and truth-seeking. Which is why topics of gender and racial inequality make us uncomfortable: it’s difficult to come to terms with the fact that this “rational” profession is still subject to irrational prejudices. The Nobel Prize is an institution unfortunately not exempt from discriminatory norms.
Building community and connection: The CBR’s Health and Wellness Committee fosters wellbeing through virtual times
The CBR Health and Wellness Committee has worked to create an inclusive, supportive and connected community since 2016, by engaging CBR members in social and physical activities. Despite the transition to virtual events, the team’s events continued to be popular and well-attended.