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Framework by Dr. Dean Regier and Colleagues Resonates in International Contexts

A European panel of experts has highlighted the life-cycle assessment framework developed by Dr. Regier, Associate Director of the ATM, as the way forward to address timely evidence-informed access to precision oncology products. External stakeholders sharing this Canadian-based work as a thought-provoking strategy for international audiences is an indication of its applicability and relevance on a global level.

ATM Members Awarded in CIHR Project Grant: Spring 2024 Competition

The Academy of Translational Medicine celebrates 3 of its Members for their successful applications in the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant: Spring 2024 competition. The ATM looks forward to the outcomes of these important research initiatives funded by this cycle, and asks that you join us in congratulating Dr. Evgin, Dr. Karim, and Dr. Abdelrahman for their achievement!

Good Read: Bridging the Gap with Katelynn Boerner

On your next coffee break, we recommend reading this interview by Women in Neuroscience UK with Dr. Kateylynn Boerner. Dr. Boerner recently joined the ATM as a Member, and in the interview she shared her experience in working with gender diverse and neurodiverse young people with chronic pain and her opinions on the importance of creating more inclusive research practices.

Registration Open: Therapeutics Initiative – Bringing Best Evidence to Clinicians

The conference will be held on Friday 18 October and Saturday 19 October. Keynote presentations will be delivered by internationally renowned experts, Dr. Derelie (aka Dee) Mangin (Professor, McMaster University) and Dr. John Mandrola (Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Baptist Health). In addition, a diverse lineup of both new and veteran faculty members from the Therapeutics Initiative will present on various relevant topics.

Explore the BC MS Cell Therapies Translational Research Network on MedNet

The new MS Research Network section on MedNet is a fantastic source of information as part of a longer-term plan to grow awareness of the MS Research Network among the UBC Faculty of Medicine community. There are currently funding opportunities which may be of relevance for those involved in translational medicine.

Promising research regarding cancer-causing proteins illuminates the benefits of collaborative science for propelling research findings towards diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities

As a leader in translational medicine, Dr. Sorensen advocates for others to work collaboratively in the pursuit of collective excellence. In a breakthrough article announced by BC Cancer Research, Dr. Sorensen worked with esteemed researchers both in Canada and internationally to unravel one of the many elaborate mechanisms used by cancerous cells to propagate disease, including those from the Vancouver Prostate Centre, the University of Toronto, and the Technical University of Munich (where Dr. Sorensen is also an Ambassador).