“Squeeze-ability” of a red blood cell: The deformability of red blood cells is a useful biomarker for storage quality
CBR scientists found that red blood cell deformability – its ability to squeeze and change shape – could be a useful biomarker for storage quality.
Dr. Kelly Brown leads evaluation of the utility of adult-defined biomarkers in pediatric vasculitis with CIHR Fall 2021 Project Grant
With a CIHR Fall 2021 Project Grant, Dr. Kelly Brown is leading a project to better understand and treat pediatric vasculitis.
UBC 3MT finalist calls for more science communication
UBC 3MT finalist Nicolas Pereyra shares his research on extending the shelf-life of platelets, and thoughts on science communication.
Research answers questions about infusion pumps’ effect on red blood cells
A study from Dr. Narges Hadjesfandiari and colleagues investigates infusion pumps’ effect on red blood cells.
Cancer drug shows potential as treatment for muscular dystrophy
UBC researchers have discovered that an existing cancer drug could have potential as a treatment for muscular dystrophy.
Fine-tuning fibrin(ogen)
In a recent paper, Kastrup Lab members have devised a strategy to modulate fibrinogen expression using LNP delivery of siRNAs.
“Accelerating science”: The development of Isolatrix for single cell isolation
Researchers from Dr. Karen Cheung’s lab are developing Isolatrix, an innovative instrument that performs highly precise single cell isolation.
A day in the life of a honeybee scientist
With photos and writing, Rhonda Thygesen gives a unique look into the daily life of honeybee scientist Abigail Chapman.
Lay Science Writing Competition runner up: Queer identity and blood donation
Read Jaya Rastogi’s entry to this year’s Lay Science Writing Competition, which seeks to understand the perspectives of young adults on sex and gender questions asked during blood donor screening.
Lay Science Writing Competition runner up: The greatest tool in research
Read the runner-up entry to this year’s “Science behind the scenes” Lay Science Writing Competition. Parth Patel’s heartfelt piece pays homage to what he describes as research’s greatest tools – his lab mates and colleagues.