The Centre for Blood Research (CBR) encompasses over 40 research groups, with members located across the UBC campus, at Canadian teaching hospitals, and at other organizations dedicated to health and healthcare research.
In spite of the major advances at the CBR in pursuit of health through research in blood and blood-related processes, there is much to be done to improve the quality of life for our patients and the health of our province’s citizens. Your contributions will foster the development of future generations of well-educated, skilled scientists and physicians who are improving the health and well-being of individuals throughout the world. Thanks to your generosity, the CBR will be continuing to advance this important work.
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CBR Program Funding
Your gift will support training for the next generation of researchers and clinicians.
CBR Graduate Award Program
The CBR Graduate Award Program (GAP) is an educational development program available to MSc and PhD students, providing successful applicants with funding, as well as a chance to develop professional experience that is useful in and beyond academia, like presentation, event organizing, and communication skills.
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CBR Summer Studentship Program
Since 2011, the Summer Studentship Program has supported 180+ students on their journeys to scientific discovery and medical advancement. This program provides students with an opportunity to get hands-on research experience and enhances the summer students’ learning with research skills workshops, career development events, and complementary social events.
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Dedicated Memorial Funds
Dana Devine Education & Training Fund
Dr. Dana Devine
Dr. Dana Devine is a long-time friend, colleague, and founding member of the UBC Centre for Blood Research (CBR). Dr. Devine's leadership in transfusion medicine science, education and training was well known nationally and internationally. Her lab was filled with enthusiastic researchers, technicians and students who valued her guidance and support, as they found meaningful positions in academia and industry. Indeed, her research and training leave a legacy that will impact for generations. Dana will be missed but forever remembered as a dear friend and colleague.
Your gift will go towards:
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Advancing research and education across the Centre for Blood Research.
- Supporting students, trainees and researchers with valuable resources, mentorship opportunities and hands-on experience in blood science—ensuring Dana’s vision of scientific excellence and collaboration lives on.
- Inspiring the next generation of scientists and strengthening innovations in transfusion medicine and blood research, fields Dana was so passionate about.
Dr. Neil Mackenzie
Dr. Neil Mackenzie
Dr. Neil Mackenzie was a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Brömme’s lab at the CBR. A dedicated and caring mentor, Neil was not only an excellent scientist in the field of cardiovascular research, but also an outdoor enthusiast, avid hockey fan, and inspirational individual.
Your gift will go towards:
- Supporting the CBR Summer Studentship Program. One of the largest and most progressive of its kind at UBC, the Program's success relies entirely on the mentorship talents of postdoctoral fellows, research assistants and research associates. Your gift will support the creation of a gratifying and successful experience for summer students, one that sparks excitement and a quest for more knowledge.
- Sustaining the Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Excellence Award. Your gift will foster mentorship at the CBR and recognize an individual who continues Neil's legacy through outstanding commitment to mentorship and the development of others.
Your Contributions
Through your contributions, the CBR will improve health and well-being through:
- Optimizing the quality of blood transfusions and fulfilling urgent needs in the blood system
- Preventing and improving treatments for patients suffering from bleeding or clotting abnormalities
- Finding cures for inflammatory and infectious diseases, such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, atherosclerosis and HIV-AIDS
- Supporting the next generation of well-educated, multidisciplinary and skilled scientists and physicians, who understand the value of improving health and well-being of individuals throughout the world
Contact
To learn more about CBR research, education and training initiatives in need of your support, please contact:
Dr. Ed Conway
CBR Interim Director
Centre for Blood Research
ed.conway@ubc.ca