Solmaz Sobhanifar Awarded 2015 Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award
Dr. Solmaz Sobhanifar, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Strynadka Lab, to receive the 2015 Mike Page Award . She will present a short seminar on, “The ‘bio’ in science and flamenco”. Friday, October 23rd at 4:00 pm in LSC #3, 2350 Health Sciences Mall.
Dr. Hugh Kim and Dr. Harry Brumer
Biochemistry welcomes two new Associate Members: Dr. Hugh Kim and Dr. Harry Brumer. Dr. Hugh Kim, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Dentistry is a Principal Investigator in The Centre for Blood Research, UBC. Dr. Brumer is a full professor who holds joint appointments in both Chemistry and The Michael Smith Laboratories. […]
Dr. Natalie Strynadka a Fellow to The Royal Society
Congratulations Dr. Natalie Strynadka! Dr. Strynadka is one of 47 Fellows elected to The Royal Society. “The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of many of the world’s most distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, engineering, and medicine.”
Natalie Strynadka Awarded 2 New CIHR Joint Programming Initiative on Antimicrobial Resistance
New funding for major program to tackle microbial drug resistance Natalie Strynadka has joined with colleagues at UBC, at other Canadian Universities and several centres in Europe to attract major new funding for a Joint Initiative of the Canadian Government (through CIHR) and the European Union. Natalie has won two grants that are valued at […]
Pieter Cullis Awarded Milton Wong Award for Leadership
Dr. Pieter Cullis was awarded Milton Wong Award for Leadership by LifeSciences BC. “This award is designed to recognize an individual outside the direct life sciences and biotechnology industry in British Columbia who has demonstrated a significant contribution to the development of the sector. The award highlights the accomplishments of a person who has impacted […]
Patrizio Panelli – Defended MSc Thesis
Congratulations Patrizio! On April 1, 2015, Patrizio Panelli successfully defended his thesis, “Characterization of the Potential Role of Myosin IIa in Parkin Translocation during Mitophagy.” He has been studying in Dr. Thibault Mayor’s lab.
Spence Macdonald – Completed MSc Thesis
Congratulations Spence! In December, Spence successfully defended his MSc thesis, ”A metagenomic search for glycoside phosphorylases using a phosphate dependent 2, 4-dinitrophenyl glycoside colorimetirc assay ” Spence studied in Dr. Withers’ lab.
2014 Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award
Dr. Michael Yuchi to receive the 2014 Michael John Page Postdoctoral Fellow Award. Award Presentation Michael Yuchi and Roger Page
Benjamin Martin at the Commonwealth Games
Benjamin Martin a PhD student in the Howe Lab is representing team Canada in field hockey at the Commonwealth Games.
Alym Moosa – Completed MSc Thesis
Congratulations Alym! Alym successfully defend his MSc thesis,”Characterization of cellular abnormalities due to loss of TSC2.” Alym studied in Michel Roberge’s lab.