Dr. Marine Theret recognized for mentorship excellence at the CBR
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.
Remembering Dr. Edmond H. Fischer (1920-2021)
With the passing of Dr. Edmond (Eddy) Fischer on August 27, 2021, the UBC Centre for Blood Research (CBR) lost a dear friend, and the world lost a brilliant scientist and a wonderful human being.
CBR-SBME Research Day 2021: A Spotlight on Summer Student Research
The CBR and SBME communities gathered online for CBR-SBME Research Day 2021 on Wednesday, August 11th, to hear about summer student research.
Life Outside the Lab at the CBR
MSc student Kevin Gonzalez shares his experience as part of various CBR programs and committees, from his time in the Graduate Award Program, to the Health and Wellness Team, to the Outreach Committee.
CBR-SBME Research Day 2021 Recording
The CBR-SBME Research Day 2021 recording showcases the work of 35+ summer students that was shared during CBR-SBME Research Day 2021.
CBR-SBME Research Day 2021 Booklet
The CBR-SBME Research Day 2021 Booklet showcases lay abstracts from summer student presenters, student experiences, a foreword from the program coordinators, and other exciting highlights.
Innovative coating for blood vessels reduces rejection of transplanted organs
Researchers have found a way to reduce organ rejection following a transplant by using a special polymer to coat blood vessels on the organ to be transplanted.
CBR researchers to investigate type 2 diabetes with CIHR Spring 2021 Project Grant
With this funding, project principal investigator Dr. Edward Conway, co-investigator Dr. Leonard Foster and their teams will study the role of protein CD248 in diabetes and adipose tissue health, an area of research that could aid the development of new therapies.
Honouring Dr. Ed Conway: A Symposium on Blood and Blood-Related Disorders
At the end of 2020, Dr. Ed Conway’s tenure as Director of the CBR concluded after 11 dedicated years. The CBR honoured Dr. Conway’s directorship and many contributions through a virtual symposium that was held on April 15th, 2021.
Dr. Andrew Shih pursues an innovative project for convalescent plasma process mapping and distribution with Canadian Blood Services funding
Dr. Andrew Shih and his team were recently awarded funding to study both the rollout of CONCOR-1 and distribution strategies for convalescent plasma throughout BC, with the aim of using this unique circumstance to apply learning to future pandemics and experimental trials.