Newsworthy research stories, accomplishments, and spotlights from the department
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Rapid Bedside Test Predicts Sepsis with Over 90 Per Cent Accuracy
MBIM professor Bob Hancock and a team of Canadian scientists have developed a blood test and portable device that can determine the onset of sepsis faster and more accurately than existing methods.
Celebrating the Career and Retirement of Professor Pauline Johnson
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the greater UBC community celebrate the career and retirement of Professor Pauline Johnson.
The Connection Between Climate Change and the Pacific Oyster Microbiome and Mortality
Shifting ocean conditions can influence the species forming both the oyster’s external ecosystem and internal community of microorganisms.
Certain Bacteria in Breast Tumour Environments May Fuel Cancer Spread
Researchers from BC Cancer and UBC have discovered that certain bacteria found in breast tumours could be linked to cancerous spread.
The Last of Us: Professor Jim Kronstad Discusses Fungal Infections and Climate Change
Dr. Kronstad discusses the science behind fungi, accuracies and inaccuracies of the science of the TV show, and what we can expect from fungi with a warming climate.
Professor François Jean Reflects on Five Years of COVID-19
Dr. Jean reflects on his team’s progress, the state of COVID-19 research, and lessons learned that can improve pandemic preparedness and response.