Science in Vancouver

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A new interdisciplinary initiative from @UBC SBME —co-led by Drs. Govind Kaigala, Sarah Hedtrich, and Megan Levings—is set to transform how researchers model human disease and develop therapies. Learn more about Collaborative #OrganOnChip Network for Next-Generation Engineering and Cellular Technology (CONNECT): bit.ly/48ActDK

Researchers at @UBC and @BCCancer have developed a new way to target proteins long considered “undruggable,” opening the door to new treatments for #ProstateCancer. Learn more from Drs. Marianne Sadar, Natalie Strynadka, and Raymond Andersen: bit.ly/4n2wFnM

Dr. Cheryl Wellington's lab is harnessing new tech to detect protein biomarkers in blood. These #biomarkers offer a window into the brain, reflecting biological and pathological changes in real time. Learn about their cutting-edge work at @VCHResearch: bit.ly/4vWIlMQ

Scientists from the @UBC Faculty of Medicine have created the most detailed map to date, comprised of over 3 million cells, showing how breast tissue changes as women age. Learn more about the work from the Aparicio lab: bit.ly/4enYZih Abstract: go.nature.com/49cJXrV

Congratulations to @BCCHresearch investigators and their teams who were awarded funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Fall 2025 Project Grant competition. 📝 Check out the full list: bit.ly/4t791YL

Scientists have discovered additional functions of a protein involved in the underlying mechanisms of metastatic #ProstateCancer, expanding the understanding of potential treatment pathways for the disease. See the work from @VCHhealthcare: bit.ly/4vPSMBH

The @adMare_Bio M4 Innovation Centre is officially open! New laboratory facilities opened to support BC’s life sciences sector, offering move-in-ready spaces for early-stage companies that are tackling challenges in medicine and more: bit.ly/3OLCtVQ #VancouverBiotech

🩸 @CBR_UBC's 19th Annual Earl W. Davie Symposium brought together researchers, clinicians, and trainees to share cutting-edge advances in hemostasis, thrombosis, and vascular biology. 👉 Read the full recap: bit.ly/4tuhXs9 #BloodResearch

Multiple members of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC have been awarded funding from the BC Ministry of Health for three interdisciplinary research projects. Congratulations to project leads, including Drs. Sean Spina and Karen Dahri: bit.ly/4sJ8OKThttps:/…

🧠 Meet Dr. Milan Valyear, the new Assistant Professor at @UBCPsych and a researcher at @DMCBrainHealth! Learn more about his career journey and his research into brain circuitry: bit.ly/4szI4fT

Dr. Nienke van Houten, a Lecturer and the Director of Undergraduate Education at @SFU_FHS, is being recognized with an Excellence in Teaching Award for 2025. 🎊 Congratulations Dr. van Houten! bit.ly/4sDjqeo

Dr. Peter Lansdorp's lab at @BCCancer helped develop Strand‑seq, a powerful new method to aid in #DNASequencing. 🧬 Strand-seq studies DNA one chromosome at a time, showing how genetic information from both parents is arranged across the entire genome: bit.ly/3O2XBa4

Calling all podcast enthusiasts! Dr. @LyanaPatrick from @SFU_FHS has released a new podcast, From Ceremony Up, that dives into conversations surrounding health, justice, and Indigeneity. 🎧: bit.ly/4mxg9vV

Important #LSBCMember news! NervGen Pharma secured FDA alignment for its Phase 3 NVG-291 study, advancing this first-in-class therapy. This program moves into late-stage development, closer to approval and patients with limited options. Read more here: lifesciencesbc.ca/members/nervge…

A total of 43 Research Excellence Clusters led by @UBC researchers are being supported in 2026/27 through the Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters. Check out the UBC Medicine research clusters launching this year: bit.ly/4c2b4bf

🌱🧬 Genomics is helping reduce emissions in cannabis production. A Genome BC-funded project with Dr. Marco Todesco @UBC + @Aurora_MMJ identified genes controlling flowering 🌸—key to enabling outdoor growing in Canada. #Genomics #ClimateAction #GenomeBC

UBC is proud to host Science Rendezvous, a free family festival that takes science out of the lab and on to the street. Join us at UBC's Vancouver campus on Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 to 3:00 for a day of family friendly science activities! Find out more: science.ubc.ca/events/rendezv…

📢 Applications for CDL-Vancouver 2026 are open! If you’re a founder developing a science- or technology-based venture with the potential for massive scale, this is your chance to work with world-class mentors, entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, and more. Apply now: bit.ly/4mdv3ai

Is the "relocation rule" real? 🧳 If you’re weighing a postdoc move, considering a faculty position, or thinking strategically about long-term independence, the latest episode of Lab Coats & Life™ Podcast offers a grounded and practical perspective. #GradLife