For the last 11 months, UBC biochemistry and molecular biology professor Leonard Foster and his team have been studying how SARS-CoV-2 – the virus responsible for COVID-19 – attacks the human body, in hopes of developing a more targeted vaccine with fewer side effects. Prof. Foster is confident that this technology will accelerate the […] Read More
For the first time, a team of researchers has captured X-ray images of a critical enzyme of the COVID-19 virus performing its function. This discovery could improve design of new treatments against the disease. The COVID-19 vaccines currently rolling out are providing hope that the spread of the disease can be halted. But infection rates […] Read More
Originally posted on: UBC Today Name: Annie Ciernia Title: Assistant Professor Department/Unit: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine Location: Vancouver What year did you start working at UBC? 2019 Provide an overview of your research in 75 words or less: My research focuses on understanding how our genes and environment combine to shape our […] Read More
Congratulations to 4th year Biochemistry students Elaine Chen and Serena Chuang for being selected as finalists to present their 3-minute thesis at the 2nd annual UBC Undergraduate 3MT competition which was held virtually February 27. Further congratulations to Serena for being one of two winners selected by a Faculty judging panel. The title of Serena’s […] Read More
Title: “Molecular mechanisms of dietary beta-glucan metabolism by prominent human gut symbionts” by Kazune Tamura, Dr. Brumer Lab, University of British Columbia. Abstract: The composition of the human gut microbiota (HGM), which has many implications for health and disease, is heavily influenced by ingestion of complex polysaccharides (commonly known as “dietary fiber”). Bacteroidetes is a […] Read More
Title: “H2S Biogenesis by the Opportunistic Pathogen, Fusobacterium nucleatum” Dr. Kirsten Wolthers , Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia Abstract: Fusobacterium nucleatum is a Gram-negative oral anaerobic bacterium that has been known for a long time to play a role in the development of periodontal disease. However, numerous studies over the last […] Read More
Title: “Chaperone-mediated mechanisms of cellular proteostasis” Dr. Kevin A. Morano, Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Abstract: A broad range of major diseases ranging from diabetes to neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s (AD), Parkinson’s (PD) and Huntington’s (HD) diseases have been linked to protein misfolding and aggregation. […] Read More
Nine LSI research groups have been awarded funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) 2020 Fall round. Drs. Douglas Allan, Yossef Av-Gay, David Fedida, Kenneth Harder, Jayachandran N. Kizhakkedathu, Lawrence McIntosh, Robert Molday and Filip Van Petegem, and Robert Nabi received full grants. Drs. Eric Jan, Michel Roberge and Ivan Sadowski received a […] Read More
By Kristine Ho, Communications Coordinator, CBR Admin Team Over the years, with the support of Travel Awards provided by the Centre for Blood Research (CBR), numerous Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Associates and graduate trainees have had the opportunity to attend scientific conferences and further their professional development. Although many conferences are now virtual, the CBR was nonetheless pleased to provide […] Read More
NEED HELP WITH YOUR TAXES? International Student Development has once again partnered with the UBC Tax Assistance Clinics for Students (TACS) to offer students and low-income individuals in the community assistance in completing their Canadian tax forms. Students can register for appointments on the TACS webpage, and clinics will be held entirely online this […] Read More
