New Faculty Research Award
The Faculty of Medicine is offering funding up tp $10,000 for new clinical faculty and non-clinical faculty. The application deadline is approaching at the end of June. Those in the ATM Community who are eligible are encouraged to apply.
Good Read: Policy foresight–a valuable tool in an era of rapid technological change
On your next coffee break, we recommend reading this article. It reflects on workshops and symposiums held by Genome British Columbia over the past year, which brought varying parties together to foster innovation through policy foresight.
ATM Showcased in Faculty of Medicine’s Mid-term Report Feature on the Strategic Plan of Action
As part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine's Mid-term Report for the Strategic Plan in Action, the Academy of Translational Medicine (ATM) is in the spotlight. The feature, Accelerating the development of lifesaving medicine, highlights how the UBC Faculty of Medicine is translating scientific discoveries into clinical practice to solve some of life’s most pressing health challenges.
Upcoming SPPH Seminar | Regulatory Science: Accelerating Health, Economic, and Policy Innovation
The Academy of Translational Medicine is looking forward to Dr. Dean Regier’s upcoming public seminar on Tuesday 21 May 2024, as part of the recruitment process for the position of Professor (tenure) in Translational Medicine at the UBC School of Population and Public Health.
Dr. Ehsan Karim Launches Open Educational Resource for Advanced Epidemiological Methods
With support from the UBC OER Fund Implementation Grant and the UBC School of Population and Public Health, Dr. Ehsan Karim, an ATM Member, has authored Epi-OER, an Open Educational Resource (OER) for Advanced Epidemiological Methods. Published in April 2024, Epi-OER is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in epidemiology.
TRANSCAN Joint Call for Proposals: Combination therapies against cancer–new opportunities for translational research
The ATM Community is encouraged to consider this joint call from TRANSCAN specific to translational research. Specifically, the main purpose of this call will be design of patient preclinical models for combination therapies. This is an opportunity of interest for early-career researchers, as it is mandatory to have at least 1 early-career researcher as principle investigator. Pre-proposals must be submitted before 5 July 2024, full-proposals must be submitted by 29 November 2024, and projects are expected to start September 2025.
Good Read: A single-cell atlas enables mapping of homeostatic cellular shifts in the adult human breast
On your next coffee break, we recommend reading this fascinating article regarding the creation of a human breast cell atlas. The article was recently published in Nature Genetics, and is supported by appealing figures. Dr. Adi Stef, Member of the ATM, is an author.
Terry Fox Research Institute Launches 2025 Cancer Research Funding Programs
With the unveiling of the Terry Fox New Investigator Awards alongside the Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grants, Canadian researchers are presented with a unique opportunity to spearhead groundbreaking research initiatives with transformative potential in the realm of cancer studies. Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend upcoming webinars to gain invaluable insights and guidance.
ATM Members Celebrated for Active Participation in Events
The Academy of Translational Medicine celebrates the enthusiastic engagement of its Members across diverse events, showcasing their commitment to advancing excellence in their respective fields.