Celebrating Dr. Julian Davies (1932-2025)
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the greater UBC community honour the life of Dr. Julian Davies, who passed away on February 2, 2025.
Celebrating Dr. Julia Levy (1934-2024)
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the greater UBC community honor the life of Dr. Julia Levy, who passed away on December 5, 2024.
Decoding Sepsis with Systems Immunology
In a featured article published in Frontiers in Science, Professor Bob Hancock and coauthors describe how a bioinformatic systems immunology approach can transform the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis.
Dane Sands and Xianya Qu Awarded the 2024-25 Zymeworks Fellowships
We are excited to extend our congratulations to Dane Sands and Xianya Qu, the 2024-25 recipients of the Zymeworks Fellowship in Advanced Protein Therapeutics.
Welcome Dr. Phillip Domeier to the Department of Microbiology and Immunology
As a new assistant professor, Domeier will explore immune regulation strategies to treat autoimmune diseases and enhance the potency of vaccines.
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.