Supporting Scientists in Virtual Times: 2020 – 2021 CBR Travel Awards
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 […]
Dr. Natalie Strynadka at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19 with two Rapid Response Grants focusing on potential treatments
The theme of the sixth annual International Day of Women in Science is “Women Scientists at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19.” In recognition of the day, The LSI is proud to honour the work of Dr. Natalie Strynadka, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, who is both leading and co-leading on two separate […]
Filip Van Petegem leads Nature Communications study showing disease mutant causes large changes in the structure of the RyR1 protein
Using cryo-EM as a structural sleuth to identify targets for treating a rare disease: malignant hyperthermia Two weeks ago, a two-year-old with tooth decay started exhaling alarming amounts of CO2 and her heart began to race three minutes after being put under general anesthesia for a routine cleaning at the dentist’s office. Aware they were […]
2020 Astell Award Laureates
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology proudly presents the 2020 Astell Award Laureates for their contributions in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Jasmine Li- Brubacher – Defended MSc Thesis
Congratulations Jasmine! On June 23rd, 2020 Jasmine Li-Brubacher successfully defended her thesis, “A Study in Understanding and Inhibiting Stop-Go Translation in the Dicistrovirus Cricket Paralysis Virus”. Jasmine have been training in Eric Jan’s Lab.
Undergraduate 3MT Winners, 2019
Congratulations to the Undergraduate Biochemistry 3MT winners. The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology department along with the BPP club hosted our 5th annual undergraduate biochemistry 3-minute thesis (3MT) event on November 20. Students who are currently in biochemistry directed studies (BIOC 448) or biochemistry honours thesis (BIOC 449) were invited to present the concept behind their […]
Jason Read – Awarded Killam Teaching Prize
Congratulations Jason Read! 2019 Faculty of Medicine Award Recipient for Killam Teaching Prize. Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes excellence in teaching. For this award category, nominees are from students, colleagues, and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching.
Shoukat Dedhar – Awarded UBC Killam Research Prize
Congratulations Dr. Shoukat Dedhar! 2019 Faculty of Medicine Award Recipient for UBC Killam Research Prize. This award is for a full-time faculty member in recognition of outstanding research and scholarly contributions.
Jennifer Nagel – Defended MSc Thesis
Congratulations Jennifer! On August 1st, 2019 Jennifer Nagel successfully defended her thesis, “Exploring the role of chemotherapy induced anastasis in triple negative breast cancer.” Jennifer have been training in Shoukat Dedhar Lab at the BC Cancer Agency.
Sarah Bowers Awarded UBC Wesbrook Scholar and C.K. Choi Scholarship
Congratulations to Sarah Bowers!!! Sarah a BSc student in Biochemistry is awarded the prestigious designation of UBC Wesbrook Scholar and is recipient of the C.K. Choi Scholarship. Only 20 Wesbrook Scholar are given out to senior students with outstanding academic performance, leadership, and involvement in student and community activities. The winners are presented with a […]