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Dr. François Jean and FINDER help identify new and promising treatment for COVID-19
A new anti-viral drug could improve COVID-19 outcomes and survival rates — and is highly effective against multiple variants — according to a new study led by researchers at UBC and Université de Sherbrooke.
How plants recruit beneficial microbes to protect against future pathogen attack
The Haney Lab in the UBC Department of Microbiology and Immunology published research in Nature Plants that shows how plants can benefit the future of microbiology research and agriculture.
New Prof Maria Tokuyama is motivated by the thrill of discovery & joys of mentorship
Get to know Microbiology & Immunology’s newest Assistant Professor, Dr. Maria Tokuyama: the projects in her new lab, and the inspiration behind her journey to becoming a research scientist.
World TB Day: Tuberculosis is an urgent global health matter and time is running out
Researchers from the Av-Gay lab bring awareness to TB research and emphasize the importance of collaboration.
Dr. Michael Gold’s Mentorship Program Provides Opportunities for First-Gen Students
First-Generation students share their positive experiences with the mentorship program’s first year.
Dr. Carolina Tropini tackles unanswered questions as Allen Distinguished Investigator
Dr. Carolina Tropini, Assistant Prof in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the School of Biomedical Engineering, has been named a Distinguished Investigator by the Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group.