New algorithm can identify cells that humans can’t
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed an algorithm that can accurately identify different types of cells pictured in microscope photos, even when those cells are indistinguishable to the human eye.
The CBR welcomes Dr. Dana Devine as Director
“I’m honoured to accept the position of Director, and look forward to building on the CBR’s successes,” said Dr. Devine.
Dr. Stefanie Mak and Dr. Ed Conway receive 2020 UBC Science Co-op Supervisor Recognition Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Stefanie Mak and Dr. Ed Conway, whose mentorship excellence was recognized by the UBC Science Co-op Team!
Challenging the dogma of innate lymphoid cell (ILC) development
New research from the McNagny Lab finds that type-2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s), which play a key role in mucosal immunology and allergic lung disease, may develop in the thymus rather than the bone marrow, thus rewriting the “life-story” of ILC2 development.
Science @ Home – Banana DNA presented by the Brown Lab
In partnership with Cassie + Friends, the Brown Lab is excited to be bringing you ‘Science at Home – DNA from a Banana’. This is a fun science activity that kids can conduct with supplies you may already have at home!
Honouring a Legacy: The 14th Earl W. Davie Symposium
Over 300 registrants from a mix of local, national and international audiences gathered online on November 17th to honour Earl’s legacy and participate in an excellent program with presentations by leading experts, trainees and patients.
The Kastrup Lab receives $2.3m USD to launch 2 new projects treating soldiers suffering from severe, uncontrolled bleeding
The funding will go towards improving platelet blood products and developing a wound dressing called CounterFlow Gauze, both of which are especially relevant to soldiers in combat scenarios.
An Alternative Take on Summer Student Research Projects: The “Going Viral” Video Series
Mahtab Gill, Loïc Caloren, Nicolas Gauthier, and Nancy Yang have used their collective scientific knowledge and laboratory experiences to communicate everything a lay person should know about HIV and SARS-CoV-2.
A Step Towards Improved Lubricants: Mega-HPGs and Arthritic Diseases
Intact synovial fluid is critical for lubricating joints in the human body. It prevents the cartilage covering the bones at the joints from being damaged by friction caused by everyday movement.
Congratulations to our CBR Fall 2020 Graduates!
Sincere congratulations to our CBR Fall 2020 graduates, who walked across the virtual stage and celebrated their UBC convocation in late November!