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A new paper from @BCCHresearch details how an 18-year-old patient with chronic granulomatous disease became the first person ever to receive and be cured by a gene modification treatment known as “Prime Editing.” 🧬 Learn more: bit.ly/4def752

Just a few days in simulated microgravity can subtly change the way women’s blood clots. 🌌 🚀 This research from @SFU has sparked bigger questions about health monitoring protocols for astronauts who can spend six months or more in orbit: bit.ly/4ruTUYd

In a ground breaking advancement poised to revolutionize the fields of vaccinology and #nanomedicine, researchers have developed a novel binary self-amplifying expression platform capable of producing vaccines and nanomedicines without the need for LNPs. Learn about the work of the Jefferies lab at @CBR_UBC: bit.ly/47EHINk

A new study from Dr. Ewan Gibb and colleagues at @VanProstateCtr introduced a molecular classifier that leverages long non-coding RNA signatures to identify hidden biological risk within tumors that are clinically classified as low-grade. 📰 bit.ly/4cH0VS8

How do we grow the next generation of life science talent? In the latest episode of Lab Coats & Life, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Jason Goldsmith talk with Dr. Rob Henderson about creating meaningful career pathways and supporting early-career scientists. 🎧 bit.ly/4unktkN

Despite major scientific progress, critical gaps in women’s health research remain. A new initiative from @GenomeBC aims to change that with a $1.8M funding opportunity focused on using #genomics to improve women’s health and wellbeing. Learn more: bit.ly/47ux6jZ

Seven startup ventures founded by UBC Medicine community members have joined the 51st cohort of UBC’s Venture Founder program to help address global challenges in areas including cancer and diabetes treatment. Learn about the new ventures: bit.ly/4bidHUK

🥳 @tfri_research has joined forces with @CIHR_IRSC and partners to advance cancer prevention through a groundbreaking new funding initiative. Congratulations to the awardees from BC: Drs. Gina Ogilvie, Inna Sekirov, Isabella Tai, and Citlali Marquez: bit.ly/3P87Nhp

Two of the university’s premier research prizes were awarded to UBC Science faculty members today, with Dr. Curtis Suttle receiving the Jacob Biely award, and Dr. Jess McIver earning UBC’s Charles A. McDowell award. @KillamTrusts science.ubc.ca/news/2026-03/m…

🧬 Why do bowhead whales live 200+ years and rarely get cancer? Sarah Lando from Genome BC dives into genomic research showing how these Arctic giants repair DNA, resist disease and age slowly—offering clues for human longevity and cancer resistance 🌊🐋 🎧 Listen now: link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-… #Genomics #CancerResearch #WhaleScience #ArcticResearch

🥼 @VCHResearch is launching the Phase 1 Clinical Trials Research Unit, a purpose-built facility that integrates early-phase #ClinicalResearch directly into patient care. This will accelerate the evaluation of novel therapies for neurological diseases: bit.ly/40mMoDC

Happy #InternationalWomensDay 💫 So many talented women make Genome BC what it is—from driving research and innovation to shaping our community and culture. Today we celebrate all the incredible women on our team and the impact they make every day. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInScience

📢Join us this Wednesday, March 11th at 12pm for the next BC-CfE Learning Series on Pharmacovigilance presented by Sandra Chang. Visit bccfe.ca/events/pharmac… for more information and to register for in-person or virtual attendance.

Viruses exist at the boundary between living and non-living matter, making them ideal experimental probes for quantum biology. 🏆 Learn more about the topic through Connor Thompson's (@UBCMicroImmuno) first prize winning essay: bit.ly/4rkIUwg

Instead of studying asthma only after children get sick, Dr. Stuart Turvey and his team at @UBC have taken a different approach. 💩 By analyzing infant stool samples, researchers found differences in gut bacteria that were associated with later development of #asthma: bit.ly/4rqPbHa

🍁 The Government of Canada has invested $41 million in groundbreaking #CancerPrevention research. @BCCancer researchers are among the awardees for this 5-year funding. Congratulations to Drs. Isabella Tai, Rachel Murphy, David Huntsman, & Gina Ogilvie: bit.ly/4l8Ickm

The department is hiring a Lecturer for a 2 Year Term! Learn more about the job details here: chem.ubc.ca/positions-avai… The deadline to apply is April 5, 2026. #UBC #UBCChem

BC is a global hub for antibody and biologics innovation. Companies like AbCellera, Zymeworks, and Amgen BC lead BC’s global innovation, while Evolved Therapeutics, Abdera, & ME Therapeutics advance antibody science. Read more: britishcolumbia.ca/news-stories/l…

From major CIHR grants to research awards and scholarships, February saw over 70 life science researchers recognized for their outstanding work. This includes a grant awarded to Drs. Ali Bashashati, Gillian Hanley, and Brad Nelson to further #OvarianCancer research. 👉 Check out this month's winners: bit.ly/4aVzpgU

Research in #WomensHealth remains under-studied, under-diagnosed and poorly understood. In this article, Dr. Chen Wan outlines where gaps remain, how genomics can help close them and why action can’t wait. Read more ⬇️ genomebc.ca/blog/advancing… HealthEquity #Genomics #PrecisionMedicine