16th International Conference on Pseudomonas
With support provided by a CBR Post-Doc Travel Award, Daniel Pletzer, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Hancock Lab, had the opportunity to attend the biennial Pseudomonas conference between September 5 and 9, 2017 in Liverpool, UK.
Iron Chelation Therapy – A Clinical Front in the Treatment of MDS Patients?
CBR investigator and staff hematologist, Dr. Heather Leitch (St. Paul’s Hospital), and co-workers analyzed the Canadian Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Registry to evaluate whether there is superior survival in MDS patients receiving iron chelation therapy. Find out about their conclusions.
When Evidence is Not Enough: Pro-Vaccination Strategies
Despite overwhelming evidence in favour of vaccination, immunization rates have fallen, in some areas below the thresholds necessary to protect against outbreaks of diseases. Why do people reject vaccination, and what can be done?
CBR Paddleboarding Extravaganza
The CBR had a fun paddleboarding adventure a few weeks ago. The sight of the North Shore Mountains, Vancouver’s skyline, and the setting sun made for a memorable experience on the water.
Highlighting the 2017 Summer Studentship Program
Though the fall months have arrived, the Summer Studentship Program is a key component of life at the CBR each summer. Find out more about how the program went this year, and read comments from 2017 students about their experiences.
CBR Team Blood Soccer Finishes Third in the Graduate Student Society Summer 2017 Soccer League!
Having dominated most of the 2016 Graduate Student Society summer soccer season but narrowly missing the playoffs, the CBR’s team “Blood Soccer” was determined to qualify for the top 4 in 2017. Find out what happened!
CBR Researcher Receives Prestigious MSFHR Trainee Award
Dr. Srinivas Abbina, a postdoctoral fellow in the Kizhakkedathu research group, has been awarded the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Trainee Award. He was selected from a highly competitive applicant pool across British Columbia.
Questioning the Wisdom of the Full Course of Antibiotics
Doctors and healthcare professionals have long urged patients to always finish a course of antibiotics to prevent the development of antibiotic resistance, but is this protocol still warranted? Researchers have discovered that over-use of antibiotics can have negative effects.
2017 Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Excellence Award
The Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Excellence Award honours the legacy of Neil Mackenzie and his dedication to motivating and encouraging others. This year, 20 nominations were received in recognition of 13 candidates. The winner was announced at the 2017 Research Day.
CBR Researchers Develop a Novel Blood Binding Bandage to Help Control Traumatic Hemorrhage
A team of chemists from the Centre for Blood Research at the University of British Columbia have developed a new wound-dressing material engineered to locally enhance the clotting process at hemorrhage sites.