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UBC 3MT finalist calls for more science communication
August 25, 2022
UBC 3MT finalist Nicolas Pereyra shares his research on extending the shelf-life of platelets, and thoughts on science communication.
Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Excellence Award Nominees 2022: CBR members celebrated for dedication to mentorship
August 18, 2022
Congratulations to all Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Excellence Award Nominees 2022, who are fostering a supportive environment at the CBR!
Research answers questions about infusion pumps’ effect on red blood cells
August 11, 2022
A study from Dr. Narges Hadjesfandiari and colleagues investigates infusion pumps’ effect on red blood cells.
CBR researchers draw in more than $2.8M with CIHR Spring 2022 Project Grants
July 18, 2022
Congratulations to CBR researchers funded in the CIHR Spring 2022 Project Grants competition, who drew in more than $2.8M for their projects.
Cozy clinics and medical mazes: How design influences healthcare
July 14, 2022
Maria-Elizabeth Baeva takes a deep dive into how design influences healthcare in hospitals, from patients, to visitors, to doctors.
Mopelola Akinlaja wins second place in the UBC 3MT competition, encourages grad students to challenge themselves
July 7, 2022
Congratulations to Mopelola Akinlaja, who won second place in the UBC 3MT! She shares why she challenges herself with public speaking.
Cancer drug shows potential as treatment for muscular dystrophy
June 29, 2022
UBC researchers have discovered that an existing cancer drug could have potential as a treatment for muscular dystrophy.
Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu receives 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award
June 27, 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu, who received a 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award from UBC!
McNagny and Rossi Labs receive 2022 Health Innovation Funding Investment (HIFI) Awards from UBC Health
June 21, 2022
The McNagny and Rossi Labs received 2022 Health Innovation Funding Investment (HIFI) Awards from UBC Health.
Fine-tuning fibrin(ogen)
June 16, 2022
In a recent paper, Kastrup Lab members have devised a strategy to modulate fibrinogen expression using LNP delivery of siRNAs.