Newsworthy research stories, accomplishments, and spotlights from the department
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COVID-19 Vaccine Info Session with Dr. Maria Tokuyama
What does the vaccine do? How does it protect us against SARS-CoV-2? Why is it important to get it?
Vaccine 101: How, why, and where to get vaccinated
Dr. Pauline Johnson from the UBC Department of Microbiology and Immunology shares some of her research and resources about the vaccine.
M&I alumni César de la Fuente wins 2021 CSM Thermo Fisher Scientific Award
César de la Fuente, a Ph.D. graduate and Postdoctoral Fellow from the Hancock lab, shares that his time at UBC was instrumental both personally and scientifically.
Biologizing our industry – how microalgae can help us support sustainability
Moritz Koch, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Hallam lab, shares research on a new kind of biodegradable bioplastics that could potentially relieve the burden of plastic trash in the ocean.
Jen Nguyen from the Tropini lab receives Killam Award Fellowship for postdoctoral re
Nguyen hopes that her research supported by this fellowship can demonstrate how the spatial organization of individual gut bacteria impacts how gut communities resist or are altered by environmental distresses.
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.