Blood is Bonding
February is “The Month of Love” and CBR’s Overall lab took the opportunity for an alternative lab bonding experience.
CBR Member Series – Episode 1: Dr. Erika Siren
The UBC Centre for Blood Research presents a new video series featuring our members and their research. In our first video, meet Dr. Erika Siren and learn more about the PhD project that she conducted in Dr. Jay Kizhakkedathu’s lab.
37th World Congress of the International Society of Hematology
The 37th World Congress of the International Society of Hematology (ISH) was hosted by the Canadian Hematology Society in Vancouver, British Columbia on Canada’s magnificent west coast, from September 13 to 16, 2018.
Winning Science Research Writers Announced
To give our research trainees an opportunity to showcase their research, while honing their writing skills, Canadian Blood Services teamed-up with Science Borealis and the Centre for Blood Research, to launch our first-ever Lay Science Writing Competition.
2018 UBC Science Excellence in Service Award Recipient Dr. Erika Siren
Congratulations to Dr. Erika Siren, a recent graduate from the Kizhakkedathu lab who received this prestigious award in late 2018! She’s now continuing her education as a Friedman Scholar at Harvard Medical School.
Scientists Wanted: Influencing Science Policy at the Canadian Science Policy Conference
Academics are often billed as top-notch problem solvers; however, the task of translating their work into policy is a challenge that can leave even the best researchers stumped.
Can Dysfunctional Clotting Contribute to Neurological Disorders?
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating neurological disorder with no known cure. Characterized by gradual cognitive decline, its effects are felt throughout Canada. Over half a million Canadians are living with dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease is a major contributor to this number.
CBR Magazine April 2019
2019 April Magazine for Website by CBR on Scribd
New Anticoagulants Enhance “Clot-busting” Ability of the “Clot-former” Factor Xa
If you, loved ones or friends suffer from diseases that may involve abnormal blood clotting, such as heart attack, stroke, atherosclerosis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism or even cancer, commercials on “blood thinners” (anticoagulants) may catch your attention more than other drugs while watching your favourite TV show.
The 2018 Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) Awards
The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) was established in honour of BC’s first Nobel Laureate Dr. Michael Smith, with the mission to support health research in BC and develop and attract research talent.