Michael Smith Labs

🏅 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

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…

🍼 Why is breast milk so vital for the development of infant immune systems and gut #microbiota? The @FinlayLab at @ubcmsl identified and characterized E. ramosum, a microbe controlled by milk secretory IgA, as a key player in #ImmuneDevelopment: bit.ly/4nAZQhH

June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day. The summer solstice is significant to many Indigenous groups and communities across Canada which makes this a fitting opportunity to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and…

Ongoing global events may be affecting members of our community in different ways. If you are seeking support or someone to talk to, please know that UBC offers resources to help. Student resources Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/support-unanti… Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/support/suppor… Faculty and…

From decoding bacterial chemistry to winning the Governor General’s Gold Medal, Seyed Amirhossein Nasseri’s PhD journey at UBC was driven by curiosity, mentorship, and a passion for solving scientific puzzles. 🔗chem.ubc.ca/lab-bench-nati…

Join us next Wednesday for our last seminar before we break for the summer! We'll hear from trainees in the @BrumerLab, #KronstadLab and @tokuriki_lab, and from Dr. Jamie Piret! June 18: 3pm PST MSL 102 & Zoom Hosted by: Dr. Terry Snutch Event details: msl.ubc.ca/event/msl-semi…

June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada. The month encourages people to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country. Explore events and…

At UBC, we’re proud to celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff. Explore the many Pride activities at our Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, connect with your community, and reflect on what each of us can to do support 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. bit.ly/3Hkn1vX…

Congratulations, 2025 MSL graduates! 🎓🥳 We can't wait to see where your journeys lead you next.

Join us next Wednesday for our May seminar, where we'll hear from the recipients of our 2024 Pathway to Independence Awards! May 21: 3pm PST MSL 102 & Zoom Hosted by: Dr. Freda Miller Event details: msl.ubc.ca/event/msl-semi…

The future of transfusions is coming from @UBC! 🩸 Drs. Stephen Withers and Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu have developed a transformative enzyme-based platform that can convert A antigens in the blood and organs into the universal H (O-type) antigen: bit.ly/4kb0cZX

Today is an opportunity to grieve the loss of innocent lives, honour them, comfort those impacted and offer appreciation for those serving in response to the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy. Available supports for UBC community members: bit.ly/3YQ9wKc Available supports…

This new proof-of-concept study from the @BrumerLab has great potential to help individuals with inflammatory bowel disease in the future. Learn more about this study and the lab at: msl.ubc.ca/a-digestive-tr…