Newsworthy research stories, accomplishments, and spotlights from the department
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New nasal spray treats Delta variant infection in mice, indicating broad results
Researchers have shown a new compound delivered in a nasal spray is highly effective in preventing and treating COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant in mice.
M&I Department members receive UBC Science Excellence in Service Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Parvin Bolourani and Paula Littlejohn from the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
LSI core facility helps accelerate sustainable mining practices
Clean energy technologies have put society and the mining industry at a crossroads. The Hallam lab's Biofactorial High-Throughput Biology Facility hopes to make a positive change.
2021 Zymeworks Fellowship in Immunotherapeutics
Congratulations to Ashina Nagra (MBIM) and Cindy Shaheen (MSL) for receiving a 2021 Zymeworks Fellowship in Immunotherapeutics
Virginie Jean-Baptiste from the Horwitz lab is first to receive the Julia Levy Award
Virginie Jean-Baptiste, a PhD student in the Horwitz lab (Department of Microbiology and Immunology), is the first ever recipient of the Julia Levy Fellowship award.
National Postdoc Appreciation Week: Sarah Grasedieck
National Postdoc Appreciation Week aims to recognize the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to research and discovery!