UBC Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Kronstad lab uncovering weaknesses for the fungal cause of cryptococcosis
Kronstad lab studies Cryptococcus neoformans, a deadly fungal pathogen in immunocompromised people. They've found key virulence factors and potential drug targets.
New Compound Shows Promise for Treating Tuberculosis
A new study from the Sun Lab (MBIM), co-led by PhD student Yichu Liang, presents SMIP-031, a novel compound enhancing immune response to treat tuberculosis (TB).
Lupus Research Alliance Grants Lupus Innovation Awards to Nine Intl Researchers
Congratulations Dr. Maria Tokuyama on being one of nine researchers awarded for pushing the boundaries of Lupus research.
Jefferies lab demonstrates potential of a novel cell-based immunotherapy for cancer
A new study from the Jefferies lab (MSL, MedGen, MBIM, CBR) highlights a promising, novel avenue for cancer immunotherapy using Type 2 innate lymphoid cells.
MBIM students win prestigious awards during spring term!
Congratulations to Loujain Bilal (UBC Science Excellence in Service Award), Nicholas Viegas (UBC Wesbrook Scholar, Premier Undergrad Scholarship), and Abishek Wadhwa (NanoMedicines Innovation Network Award).
Welcome Dr. Kirsty McIntyre, our new Science Education Specialist!
Kirsty is excited to meet and collaborate with faculty and staff to co-develop the curriculum in response to increasing student numbers and a renewed focus on data science in the program.
Seminar
3
Dec
Exit Seminar - Abhishek Bedi
PhD Candidate, Gold Lab
WAVE2 and Tpm3.1: Actin Dynamics, B cell biology, and targeting B-cell lymphomas
Seminar
26
Nov
Zymeworks Fellowship Talks
Host: Dr. Michael Murphy
Speakers: Thomas Worthington & Lauren Durland
This seminar will be co-presented by the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the Michael Smith Laboratories.
Thomas Worthington
Horwitz Lab - MBIM
Targeting latent γ-herpesvirus infection in an animal model of multiple sclerosis
Lauren Durland
Zandstra Lab - MSL
Seminar
19
Nov
Seminar - Dr. Michael Norris
Assistant professor, University of Toronto
Putting the Brakes on Viral Assembly: Developing Broadly Active Antivirals for Emerging Paramyxoviruses
Seminar
12
Nov
Exit Seminar - Kabir Bhalla
PhD Candidate, Kronstad Lab
Mobilizing a Molecular Fossil: Contributions of Polyphosphatases (& Adaptor Protein Complexes) to Cryptococcos
Seminar
5
Nov
Seminar - Dr. Laura Evgin
Scientist, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Department, BC Cancer Research…
Engineering effective and accessible CAR T cell therapies
Seminar
22
Oct
Seminar - Dr. David Oliver
Associate Professor of Teaching, Department of Microbiology and Immunology,…
How and Why: Specifications grading assessment in a course-based undergraduate research experience in molecula
Kronstad Lab
The interplay between electron transport chain function and iron regulatory factors..
Jean Lab
Nanomolar anti-SARS-CoV-2 Omicron activity of the host-directed TMPRSS2 inhibitor...
Eltis Lab
The catabolism of lignin-derived p-methoxylated aromatic compounds by Rhodococcus...
Finlay Lab
Citrobacter rodentium possesses a functional type II secretion system necessary for..
