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The UBC Faculty of Medicine has announced that Dr. Magdalena Janus, an internationally-renowned developmental scientist, has joined UBC as the Sunny Hill BC Leadership Chair in Child Development.

Learn more about her work: https://bit.ly/3LPdwra
January 16, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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A strong science culture underpins health, innovation, economic growth, and societal well-being, but what does “science culture” mean today, and how is Canada performing?

🗓️ February 3, 2026
🕐 1:00PM ET
https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/towards-a-new-science-culture-framework-in-canada/
January 16, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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Ready to model the brain your way?

Join The Virtual Brain Node at CNS 2026 in Vancouver and learn how to build personalized brain network simulations in this hands-on workshop.

March 6th, 2026 | 9:00 AM–5:30 PM

Register early: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-virtua...
January 16, 2026 at 9:40 PM
A new study is the first to examine the complete proteome in muscle-invasive #BladderCancer before and after chemotherapy treatment.

Learn more about the work from @vchresearch.bsky.social's Drs. Peter Black, Gian Negri, and Alberto Contreras-Sanz: https://bit.ly/4qW6ksj
January 15, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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How is technology changing mental health care? From brain stimulation to social robotics and movie-based neuroimaging tools, discover how DMCBH researchers are expanding the ways we support mental wellness.

📅 January 28
📍 UBC Robson Square

Register: communityengagement.ubc.ca/events/reima...
January 13, 2026 at 11:27 PM
New research from the @ctropini.bsky.social lab at UBC suggests that bowel preparation procedures for colonoscopies may temporarily alter gut balance. This can culminate in unappreciated effects in patients with compromised gastrointestinal health.

📰 https://bit.ly/4sERmZn
✏️ https://bit.ly/4b5q0Fz
January 14, 2026 at 6:38 PM
For the first time, researchers at UBC have demonstrated how to reliably produce #TCells from stem cells in a lab setting.

See the work from Dr. @jonesr18.bsky.social, @kevinsalim.bsky.social, and the Zandstra & Levings labs: https://bit.ly/4qJcXhi

Abstract: https://bit.ly/45QKIFo
January 13, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Three neuroscience researchers from the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health were recently appointed to the Order of Canada.

Congratulations to Drs. Adele Diamond, Janice Eng, and Judy Illes! https://bit.ly/3YyGq1J
January 13, 2026 at 1:46 AM
🏅 From winning major grants to earning prestigious scholarships, we wrapped up 2025 with lots to celebrate!

See the scientists honoured in December, incl. UBC SBME students recognized by Polytechnique Montréal’s Order of the White Rose: Angela Wang, Ruth Yu, & Catherine Ko. https://bit.ly/45zmRKm
January 9, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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Genome BC helped fund new Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia research advancing immune cell therapies.

The study shows how helper T cells can be reliably produced from stem cells, supporting more treatments.

Read more here: https://surl.li/trelrg
January 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Sex differences could play a key role in diagnosing diabetic #retinopathy, according to the results of a groundbreaking study led by @vchresearch.bsky.social researcher Dr. Ipek Oruc (@ipekoruc.bsky.social).

Learn more: https://bit.ly/451hYcO
January 8, 2026 at 11:50 PM
A big congratulations to Marie Johns and Abishek Wadhwa from UBC! These two PhD candidates have been awarded the 2025-26 Zymeworks Fellowships in Advanced Protein Therapeutics.

🥳 We can't wait to see what strides these two researchers make during their fellowship! https://bit.ly/3NinQbw
January 7, 2026 at 7:39 PM
⚕️ Landmark initiatives, such as CAUSES, TIDEX, RapidOMICS, and Silent Genomes have helped position BC as a leader in #RareDiseaseGenomics. Diagnostic rates have risen from under 10% to >50%.

Learn more about the initiative from Dr. Anna Lehman and @genomebc.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/3LyX1PR
January 7, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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We are thrilled to learn that Drs. Janice Eng, Adele Diamond and Judy Illes were recently appointed to the Order of Canada! Considered one of the country’s highest honours, this recognition highlights their leadership and impact on the treatment of neurological diseases and disorders.
Three DMCBH members appointed to Order of Canada - Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | DMCBH
Three neuroscience researchers from the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health — Drs. Adele Diamond, Janice Eng and Judy Illes — were recently
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January 6, 2026 at 10:37 PM
For #UBC life sciences researchers, new facilities and equipment cannot come soon enough.

Ground has been broken on an 80,000-square-foot, 6-storey building called #TheEdge, which is set to house a nearly 25,000-sqft advanced therapeutics manufacturing facility.

🔗: https://bit.ly/3YpcfKg
January 5, 2026 at 8:16 PM
New year, new experiments… and maybe some new habits too!

Kick off 2026 with Lab Coats and Life, the podcast that helps scientists navigate the human side of research.

If your resolutions include more balance, purpose, and curiosity, this is the perfect place to start.

🎧 https://bit.ly/4pTHNnx
January 2, 2026 at 6:24 PM
🔭 As the calendar flips, we celebrate the constant in every scientific equation: our shared drive to explore the unknown.

🥂 Happy New Year to all who question, experiment, build, analyze, innovate, communicate, and imagine.
January 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM
🎇 Topping the Vancouver list at #1:

The Treg work of Dr. Christine Wardell and the Levings Lab! Congratulations!

We cannot wait to see what amazing work is published in 2026.
https://bsky.app/profile/scienceinvancouver.com/post/3m4c44ouhty2n
New data from Christine Wardell and the Levings lab at UBC and @bcchresearch.bsky.social has demonstrated that A2-CAR Treg cells have potential therapeutic use to simultaneously control both allo- and #autoimmunity in islet transplantation.

Check it the paper: https://bit.ly/4nq3SIg
December 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
At #2, we highlight a major new partnership in health innovation.

This year, @sfuscience.bsky.social & @fraserhealth.ca launched the SFU–FH Health Research Institute, uniting expertise to tackle the region’s health challenges.
https://bsky.app/profile/scienceinvancouver.com/post/3lvbi7bjsvk2r
December 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
At #3 in our countdown is.... 🥁

Drs. Will Hsiao, Amy Lee, Kevin Afra, and Michael Trimble at @fraserhealth.ca and @sfu-fhs.bsky.social their analysis of C. difficile genetics to deepen our understanding of this infection.
https://bsky.app/profile/scienceinvancouver.com/post/3m745234c2e27
Clostridioides difficile is one of the most common causes of infectious diarrhea in hospitals.

🧬 Drs. Will Hsiao, Amy Lee, Kevin Afra, & Michael Trimble at @fraserhealth.ca & @sfu-fhs.bsky.social are analyzing #Cdifficile's genetic makeup to better understand the infection: https://bit.ly/4os2sxy
December 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Coming in at #4: a powerful new SciComm experience.

A new @museumofvan.bsky.social exhibition opened in 2025, co-produced with @sfu-fhs.bsky.social, that brings visitors into the lived experience of people affected by Long COVID.
https://bsky.app/profile/scienceinvancouver.com/post/3m3ser522cn2i
A new exhibition at the @museumofvan.bsky.social , co-produced by @sfu-fhs.bsky.social , invites visitors into the often-invisible world of those living with the life-altering effects of COVID-19.

Learn more about this amazing #SciComm exhibition: https://bit.ly/4qlzeCC

#LongCOVID
December 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Starting out our Top 5 Countdown at #5:

@genomebc.bsky.social is funded four new UBC & SFU projects under Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub this year.

A second round of congrats to all project leads!
https://bsky.app/profile/scienceinvancouver.com/post/3lzydrojfy32x
🪩 @genomebc.bsky.social announced funding for 4 new UBC & SFU research projects associated with Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub, a UBC-led national initiative to accelerate the development of lifesaving medicines for Canada.

Congrats to all project leads! https://bit.ly/3VClPId
December 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Ready for the science highlight reel of the year? 🤓 🧪

Welcome to the Science in Vancouver Top 5 Post Countdown, showcasing the most community-loved posts of 2025. Get ready for jaw-dropping discoveries and the people who made it all possible!

Check back tomorrow for #5...
December 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
❄️☃️ Looking for something insightful to listen to over the holidays? Explore the @immunologypodcast.com!

Whether you're traveling or unwinding at home, it’s the ideal companion for curious minds.

🎧 https://bit.ly/47nGZAG
December 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
🎧 As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to recharge your curiosity.

Explore the @stemcellpodcast.com, where experts share insights on stem cell biology, new technologies, and the future of regenerative medicine.

🎄 Add it to your holiday playlist: https://bit.ly/4pJa6VA
The Stem Cell Podcast
Join Drs. Daylon James and Arun Sharma as they discuss the latest stem cell research.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM