Meet the Researcher: Dr. Hayley Merkeley
Dr. Merkeley joined the CBR just this past year and since then, she’s participated as a speaker at the Norman Bethune Symposium, presented at a CBR seminar and had a student partake in the 2024 CBR Summer Studentship Program. We’re excited for this opportunity to share more about Dr. Merkeley’s work and her experience!
Meet the CBR Graduate Award Program (GAP) Cohort 2024-25!
Meet the incoming CBR Graduate Award Program (GAP) Cohort for 2024-25!
Driving excellence: CBR and Canadian Blood Services renew collaboration to advance blood science education and training
Canadian Blood Services’ partnership with the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has been renewed to 2027 to continue training the next generation of researchers in transfusion science.
CBR Graduate Profile – Marie-Soleil Smith
Marie-Soleil Smith is a recent PhD graduate in Dr. Hélène Côté’s lab. We’re excited to share her journey at the CBR & wish her all the best in her next chapter.
Welcome 2024 Summer Students!
We are so excited to welcome 20 summer students to this year’s CBR-LSI Summer Studentship Program. Over the next four months, these students will take part in exciting workshops alongside their research projects.
BIOCAPS Spotlight: Marija Vuckovic
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is delighted to feature one of their outstanding members. Please meet Marija Vuckovic, Lab Manager at the Strynadka Lab!
SLAS Grant Advances Translation Technology for CAR-T Cell Research – Samuel Berryman
In less than a year after receiving his SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant, Samuel Berryman moved from grant winner to Innovation AveNEW exhibitor.
CBR Graduate Profile – Rhonda Thygesen
We had the pleasure to profile Rhonda Thygesen, CBR graduate from Dr. Leonard Foster’s lab. Rhonda shares her experience as a grad student.
Celebrating women and girls in science: PhD candidate Marie Johns reflects on her journey in STEM
In recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, MSL spoke with Marie Johns, a PhD candidate in the Jefferies Lab.
CBR Spotlights Female Leaders for #WomenInScience 2024
For International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024, we profiled 6 female leaders at the CBR. They share their stories and experiences with us!