UBC Researchers are at the Forefront of Advancing Perinatal Brain Injury Research
In Pathways, UBC Faculty of Medicine's digital magazine, the feature story 'Rethinking early-life brain injury' is worth reading. The thorough article paints a comprehensive picture of the past perspectives on perinatal brain injuries, and how advancements in imaging and research initiatives are providing novel intel.
Call for Applications: Spring 2025 Reviewer in Training Program
The 5 February 2025 deadline to apply for the CIHR Reviewer in Training Program is fast approaching! Interested and eligible Early Career Researchers can apply as either a Mentee or ECR Reviewer.
Save the Date: Knowledge Translation Canada Summer Institute
The KT Canada Summer Institute is coming to Vancouver for 17-19 June 2025, with the theme 'KT and learning health system'. Apply before the upcoming 10 February 2025 deadline!
Recommended Reading: Dr. Jonathan Rayment is at the forefront of changing pediatric respiratory detection guidelines for graft-versus disease
The BC Children's Hospital Research Institute has published an exciting interview with Dr. Jonathan Rayment. Dr. Rayment is responsible for significant changes that are being made in the process of screening for graft-versus-host disease. This disease is a side effect that can occur particularly in children who have received bone marrow transplants. Using the non-invasive technique of multiple breath washout, compared to spirometry or a lung biopsy, this screening technique eliminates the physical demand placed on the patient, and may reduce false positives. These are significant benefits when patients are young children and/or already weak. Please enjoy the full story in the link.
Dr. Marco Marra appointed to both the Order of Canada and a University Killam Professor
The ATM shares its congratulations with Dr. Marco Marra (Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine & Michael Smith Laboratories), who has recently been appointed two highly respected honours.
Dr. Alison Elliott Receives Health Research BC Reach Program Funding
Dr. Alison Elliott was awarded 2024 Reach funding, alongside 33 other recipients. The project is titled Developing Educational Tools for Neonatal Intensive Care Staff Regarding Rapid Genome-wide Sequencing.
Success of the Inaugural Transforming Health Symposium Sets the Stage for Innovation, Integration, and Acceleration in Translational Medicine
The symposium marked a significant milestone in advancing translational medicine in the local health science ecosystem. Organized by the UBC Academy of Translational Medicine in collaboration with the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Precision Health Initiative and Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub, the event was designed to bring together a community of global thought leaders, clinicians, investigators, trainees and industry experts to examine the translational pathway highlighting areas of excellence locally and beyond.
Registration Open: LSBC Access to Innovation
This premier full-day gathering welcomes life sciences leaders and trailblazers from academia, research, health institutions, government, and industry to engage in insightful discussions on the ever-evolving trends, developments, and policies shaping British Columbia’s thriving sector.
Congratulations to Dr. Laura Evgin, the newly-appointed Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Cancer Immunotherapy
Six researchers from the UBC Faculty of Medicine are among the new and renewed Canada Research Chairs recently announced by the Government of Canada. Among the 20 Chairs from UBC is Dr. Laura Evgin, ATM Member, who has been appointed as a new Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Cancer Immunotherapy.