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Science in Vancouver@ScienceVancity · Jun 17

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GenomeBC@GenomeBC · Jul 17

Which of these wireworms are ecosystem friends and which is a foe that can destroy fields and plants? A @GenomeBC project with @AAFC_Canada and @UBCForestry is helping weed out pest wireworms by developing DNA-based tools for quicker detection. #BCEcosystem #Wireworms #Genomics

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Dr. Marissa Lithopoulos@MLithopoulos · Jul 24

Thrilled to have presented my Pathway to Independance project for @ubcmsl !🎉 Congrats to my fellow awardees, Drs. Ross Jones, Lars Kruse, & Santanu Sasidharan! Special thx to the Miller Kaplan Lab! Can't wait to share the results soon (soon is a relative term in academia😊)

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Science in Vancouver@ScienceVancity · Jul 25

Neonatal #sepsis is hard to detect, hard to diagnose, and the longer you wait to treat it, the more life threatening it becomes. 🩸 @thehancocklab at @UBC used RNA from blood cells to identify specific molecular markers associated with sepsis: bit.ly/3TGaztt

ScienceVancity's tweet image. Neonatal #sepsis is hard to detect, hard to diagnose, and the longer you wait to treat it, the more life threatening it becomes.

🩸 @thehancocklab at @UBC used RNA from blood cells to identify specific molecular markers associated with sepsis: bit.ly/3TGaztt

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Science in Vancouver@ScienceVancity · Jul 24

🤩 @NSERC_CRSNG has allocated $1.65 million to train more sensor scientists to develop new technologies that mitigate rapidly evolving dangers from climate change, infectious diseases, and biodiversity loss. The project is led by @SFU’s Dr. Peter Unrau: bit.ly/4mj1zH5

ScienceVancity's tweet image. 🤩 @NSERC_CRSNG has allocated $1.65 million to train more sensor scientists to develop new technologies that mitigate rapidly evolving dangers from climate change, infectious diseases, and biodiversity loss.

The project is led by @SFU’s Dr. Peter Unrau: bit.ly/4mj1zH5

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Science in Vancouver@ScienceVancity · Jul 23

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VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation@VGHFdn · Jul 22

The donor-funded BC @brain_wellness Program is changing lives by optimizing brain wellness. 🧠 Meet some of the team this #WorldBrainDay and register for their hybrid Zoom celebration of World Brain Day on July 23: bit.ly/40qAYiM @DMCBrainHealth @VCHhealthcare

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VCH Research Institute@VCHResearch · Jul 21

👏 Congrats to dedicated VCHRI researchers awarded @CIHR_IRSC Spring 2025 Project Grants! Learn more about their groundbreaking research advancing health care across B.C. and worldwide: vchri.ca/announcement/2…

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UBC Dept of Microbiology and Immunology@UBCMicroImmuno · Jul 22

We’re hiring! M&I and the @ubcmsl are seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor of Teaching in STEM Public Engagement position. Learn more and apply at: msl.ubc.ca/careers/ #IndigenousinSTEM #BlackInNature #WomenInSTEM #MinoritiesInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM #STEMEducation

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Science in Vancouver@ScienceVancity · Jul 22

The @frbenard, @yuzhuo_wang, and Ong labs at @BCCancer, @VanProstateCtr, and @UBC have identified a key regulator of epigenetic and transcriptional reprogramming in neuroendocrine prostate cancer (#NEPC) transdifferentiation. 🖇️ Abstract in @CellGenomics: bit.ly/3TJx3K1

ScienceVancity's tweet image. The @frbenard, @yuzhuo_wang, and Ong labs at @BCCancer, @VanProstateCtr, and @UBC have identified a key regulator of epigenetic and transcriptional reprogramming in neuroendocrine prostate cancer (#NEPC) transdifferentiation.

🖇️ Abstract in @CellGenomics: bit.ly/3TJx3K1

Science in Vancouver@ScienceVancity · Jul 21

🤑 @NSERC_CRSNG funding has been announced! Learn about the grant-winning projects. 👇 @SBME_UBC: bit.ly/3IyDfCs @UBC Medicine: bit.ly/4lR66Aa @ubclifesciences: bit.ly/3IyDflW @DMCBrainHealth: bit.ly/40ZCV5M

ScienceVancity's tweet image. 🤑 @NSERC_CRSNG funding has been announced! Learn about the grant-winning projects. 👇

@SBME_UBC: bit.ly/3IyDfCs
@UBC Medicine: bit.ly/4lR66Aa
@ubclifesciences: bit.ly/3IyDflW
@DMCBrainHealth: bit.ly/40ZCV5M

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Science in Vancouver@ScienceVancity · Jul 18

🏅 Congratulations to Drs. Jörg Gsponer, Xin Li, and Xin Tang (@XinTang288269) from @ubcmsl! They are among this year's group of researchers to receive Discovery Grants from @NSERC_CRSNG. Learn more about their projects: bit.ly/4eQQCtx

ScienceVancity's tweet image. 🏅 Congratulations to Drs. Jörg Gsponer, Xin Li, and Xin Tang (@XinTang288269) from @ubcmsl! They are among this year's group of researchers to receive Discovery Grants from @NSERC_CRSNG.

Learn more about their projects: bit.ly/4eQQCtx

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Science in Vancouver@ScienceVancity · Jul 17

Dr. Georgina Barnabas & Tariq Bhat (@BCCHresearch) share how their research uncovered a possible treatment for a child with a rare, difficult-to-treat cancer. 🧐Their study showcases a blend of personalized tumour models, proteomics, and drug repurposing: bit.ly/4nIvo57

ScienceVancity's tweet image. Dr. Georgina Barnabas &amp; Tariq Bhat (@BCCHresearch) share how their research uncovered a possible treatment for a child with a rare, difficult-to-treat cancer.

🧐Their study showcases a blend of personalized tumour models, proteomics, and drug repurposing: bit.ly/4nIvo57

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Science in Vancouver@ScienceVancity · Jul 16

How does our microbiome shape chronic inflammatory diseases? Dr. @KMcNagnylab at @UBC is uncovering the connection. “Without a healthy microbiome early on, our innate lymphoid cells could be primed and stay overactive for the rest of our life," he says: bit.ly/4lTlr38

ScienceVancity's tweet image. How does our microbiome shape chronic inflammatory diseases? Dr. @KMcNagnylab at @UBC is uncovering the connection.

“Without a healthy microbiome early on, our innate lymphoid cells could be primed and stay overactive for the rest of our life," he says: bit.ly/4lTlr38

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Liam Brunham@LiamBrunham · Jul 14

Our case report: Apparent Nonresponse to PCSK9 Inhibition in a Patient With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Due to PCSK9 Gene Duplication | JACC: Case Reports jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.…

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University of British Columbia@UBC · Jul 10

Congratulations to UBC faculty leading more than 330 projects awarded a total of $75M and to 400 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows receiving support through federal research investments announced by @melaniejoly. Thank you to @ISED_CA, @CIHR_IRSC, @NSERC_CRSNG and…

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Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre@GSCofBC · Jul 15

The @BCCancer Cancer Consortium (BC2C), with support from @GenomeBC, @bccancerfdn, @UBC, & the GSC, has contributed 2,712 cases to the @marathonofhope Network—advancing genomics-driven cancer care in Canada. 🔗doi.org/10.1016/j.ccel…

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GenomeBC@GenomeBC · Jul 15

🌿 It’s #NationalCleanBeautyDay! 🌿 What makes a beauty product “clean”? And how do you know what you're putting on your skin? 💄🎧 Dive into Ep. 1 of Season 4 of #NiceGenesPodcast: Cosmetic Clarity with @science.sam & Dr. Isabelle Plante. genomebc.ca/cosmetic-clari…

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VCH Research Institute@VCHResearch · Jul 15

A world-first study co-authored by VCHRI researcher Dr. Kristin Campbell has found that a structured exercise program significantly improves survival for colon cancer patients by reducing the risk of disease recurrence: ow.ly/PUrr50Wh0BS @KLCampbellPhD @BCCancer @UBC_PT

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Science in Vancouver@ScienceVancity · Jul 15

Dr. William Lockwood and Rocky Shi at @BCCancer what to know why certain lung tumours resist treatment over time. Their study investigates why some patients with lung adenocarcinoma develop a resistance to EGFR inhibitors. 🗞️ bit.ly/4eOXRCp ✏️ go.nature.com/3GMgvOD

ScienceVancity's tweet image. Dr. William Lockwood and Rocky Shi at @BCCancer what to know why certain lung tumours resist treatment over time.

Their study investigates why some patients with lung adenocarcinoma develop a resistance to EGFR inhibitors.

🗞️ bit.ly/4eOXRCp
✏️ go.nature.com/3GMgvOD

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Science in Vancouver@ScienceVancity · Jul 14

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