CBR Research Day 2017: In Review
Research Day 2017 was a great success! Held on August 17th, we celebrated summer students and graduate students as they showcased their work.
What is the Best Method of Preventing HIV Transmission?
Researchers collaborated to study the most salient methods of preventing HIV transmission via contaminated needles, comparing two harm reduction strategies and antiretroviral therapy (ART).
More than an Antibiotic: Unveiling Alternative Therapeutic Potential of Gentamicin
A minor component of gentamicin, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, has the ability to suppress nonsense mutations. This may greatly benefit patients living with rare genetic diseases.
Health and Wellness Committee Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary!
The Health and Wellness Committee works to support all aspects of health among the CBR members. The committee is looking for new recruits to join in planning and organizing Health and Wellness activities throughout the coming year!
Summer Students Visit NetCAD
Summer Studentship students toured the netCAD Blood4Research Facility at UBC and learned about the the cutting-edge services being offered at this facility, putting it at the forefront of transfusion medicine. One blood donation has the potential to help multiple people!
The CBR goes Dragon Boat Racing!
The CBR enjoyed a lively outing on False Creek to go Dragon Boating! Members from the Conway lab and the Hancock lab engaged in close competition during four boat races, after perfecting their rowing techniques.
Dr. Chris Overall wins 2017 HUPO Award
The Human Proteome Organization (HUPO) recognized Dr. Chris Overall for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the field of proteomics. Congratulations to Dr. Overall and his team on winning the 2017 Discovery in Proteomic Sciences Award!
Transfusion Medicine “Boot-Less” Camp
Narrowing the transfusion knowledge gap among physicians and residents is critical to improving patient outcomes. “Transfusion Camp” is a new program that is targeting this gap and having far-reaching effects.
Kastrup Lab Uses Simulations to Uncover a Potential New Player in Thrombosis
Researchers from the Kastrup Lab at the CBR have provided insight into the mechanism of action for one activator involved in blood clot formation: short‑chain polyphosphate (PolyP).
Bromme Lab Makes an Osteoporosis Mouse Model that is More Similar to Humans
All new osteoporosis drugs have failed clinical trials with unexpected severe side effects and no one knew the reason. Now, Bromme Lab at the CBR discovered key differences between mouse and human cathepsin K proteins that can help create more effective mouse models and test for side-effects long before human trials.