Podcast Episode | From Mentee to Mentor: How to Help Trainees Thrive
In this episode of the lab coats & life podcast, the hosts talk with Dr. Nika Shakiba about how the landscape of mentorship is changing, the importance of teaching scientific storytelling, and ways to build resilience.
Successful Session on Adaptive Trial Designs in the ATM’s Regulatory Sciences and Health Economics Course
The ATM brings together leading scientists to teach novel regulatory science methodology that supports bringing new health innovations to patients sooner. In a recent live session, the ATM facilitated an engaging discussion on novel approaches to the design of clinical trials, drawing significant enthusiasm from learners in the ATM's Regulatory Sciences and Health Economics course.
What to Watch: MEDTalks | Cellular and Gene Therapies
Immerse yourself in the frontier of medical advancements with our UBC wide online panel dedicated to cellular and gene therapies. Join leading experts in the field from across the Faculties of Applied Sciences, Dentistry, Medicine, and Pharmaceutical Sciences as they unravel the potential of these therapies in treating various diseases. Request the recording today!
Call for Applications: SBME Innovates
This incubation hub is designed for early-stage life sciences ventures, offering FREE dedicated wet laboratory space, equipment, building services, and more.
ATM Member Dr. Jonathan Loree Among BC Cancer Clinician Researcher Start Up Competition Recipients
Congratulations to ATM Faculty Member Dr. Jonathan Loree on his successful application for the project titled "Liver transplantation in metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) – a pilot study (Prometheus) and correlative analysis characterizing tumour heterogeneity to inform ctDNA assays in CRC."
Applications Open: 2024 Health Research BC-Mitacs Industry-Based Program
The Health Research BC-Mitacs industry-based program supports graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across British Columbia to gain experience working within BC’s life sciences sector.
Over $3.1M in Project Grant Fall 2023 Funding Awarded to ATM Researchers
The Academy of Translational Medicine is pleased to announce that $3,137,050 in funding from the CIHR Project Grant: Fall 2023 competition has been awarded to 4 projects whose principal investigators are part of the ATM Community.
Dr. Laura Evgin receives $450,000 in funding through Terry Fox New Investigator Award
Congratulations to ATM Faculty Member Dr. Laura Evgin, who received $450,000 in funding through a Terry Fox New Investigator Award. Dr. Evgin will seek to understand why CAR T-cell therapy is less effective for patients with extranodal lymphoma, and test strategies for enhancing patient outcomes. We encourage you to read more about Dr. Evgin's project and the exciting potential of this work!
ATM Member Interviewed for Spotlight on Female Leaders
ATM Member Dr. Kelly Brown was recently interviewed in 'Centre for Blood Research Spotlights Female Leaders for #WomenInScience 2024'. The article was written to highlight February 11th, which is International Day of Women and Girls in Science.