Newsworthy research stories, accomplishments, and spotlights from the department
News
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.
BC Government investment funds expansion of MBIM undergrad program
On Thursday March 21, we hosted the Honourable Lisa Beare (BC’s Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills) to highlight the expansion of our undergrad program in the Biological Sciences Building.