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Millions of people with #BreastCancer could safely avoid chemotherapy thanks to a genomic test co-invented and co-developed by @UBC's Dr. Torsten Nielsen. Leanr more about their international clinical trial involving more than 4,400 patients: bit.ly/4uwzL5o

Where is the future of life sciences headed in BC? Join industry leaders for a Life Sciences Panel exploring the trends, opportunities, and collaborations shaping the future of the sector. Learn more: investvancouver.ca/resources…

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👋 @UBC is welcoming 45 new doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows through the first wave of the Canada Impact Research Training Awards. This federal initiative designed to attract top international research talent to Canada: bit.ly/4el3SHg

The @VCHResearch has announced the Top Graduating Doctoral Student Awards and the Rising Star Awards! 🪩 Congratulations to Beverley Larssen, Ali Balapour, Arabella Helgason, Jalisa Karim, Vivian Li, Asli Munzur, and Jacqueline Palik! bit.ly/4xc5cVv

A newly opened core facility at @UBC aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases, positioning Canada at the forefront of blood #biomarker research. Learn more about the Core Facility for Neurology Biomarker Innovation led by Dr. Cheryl Wellington: bit.ly/3RGO5Lf

Bladder cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Canada. Drs. Peter Black and Wilfred Jefferies from @UBC and @EyamHealth are collaborating on a genomics informed approach to designing a #BladderCancer vaccine. Learn more about this @GenomeBC funded collab: bit.ly/4aupzmN

Applications are now open for the Investor Readiness Program (IRP). IRP supports early-stage BC life sciences companies with the tools, guidance, and connections needed for future fundraising. Apply here: lifesciencesbc.ca/programs/i…

🚨First episode of Beaker Banter is out now! In this special episode, the tables are turned as I sit down with my husband, Andrew Johnston, for a fun, lively conversation about my personal journey. bit.ly/BeakerBanter #podcast #scicomm #science #comedy

⚽🌎 The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is a chance for BC to showcase its innovation ecosystem, attract investment and build global partnerships. 🧬 Join us June 19 at BC Business House as BC’s life sciences sector takes centre stage. 🔗 britishcolumbia.ca/bcbusines… #FIFAWorldCup2026

🏆 May was a remarkable month for Vancouver’s life sciences community, with researchers earning prestigious awards across a wide range of disciplines: bit.ly/438W6Ln This month’s featured researcher is Dr. Sarah Hedtrich whose BioHuMS program has been federally funded.

BC Tech member #Insporos just took home a $20K win at the Frontier Collective Pitch Competition. Their AI-powered seed-sorting technology is transforming agriculture by spotting defects before they ever hit the soil. Read more. techcouver.com/2026/05/21/in…

🧬For our Genomic Repeat of the season, we’re diving back into an ocean mystery. Originally released in 2022, this episode explores the giants of the deep and the unique songs they share across hundreds of miles. 🎧link.cohostpodcasting.com/b8…

Researchers from @UBC have created the most detailed map to date, comprised of over 3 million cells, showing how breast tissue changes as women age. Learn more about the work from Dr. Samuel Aparicio's lab: bit.ly/4x4Dn12 #WomensHealth

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Drs. Cheryl Wellington and Michael Hayden from the @UBC Faculty of Medicine have been awarded @BrainCanada 2025 Platform Support Grants to support powerful new brain research platforms! 🧠 Congratulations to both researchers. Learn more about their projects: bit.ly/49s1Inr

Looking to sharpen your investor pitch and accelerate your company’s growth? Applications are now open for Life Sciences BC’s Investor Readiness Program, helping early-stage companies strengthen their investor readiness. Register here: lifesciencesbc.ca/programs/i…

What does the new CSO, Dr. James Zimring, at Canadian Blood Services (@CanadasLifeline) have in store for CBS? In this interview, he discusses his plans to advance #BloodResearch through curiosity-driven science, and developing new tools to answer hard questions: bit.ly/4aijNof

Big congratulations to Dr. Orlando Rojas for receiving the prestigious #CanadaInternationalAward from Society of Chemical Industry @SCIupdate ! 🇨🇦🏆🎉 Recognized for outstanding international contributions to the #ChemicalIndustry, Orlando continues to drive innovation in #BiobasedMaterials, #GreenChemistry, and #CircularBioeconomy. The award was presented at the 2026 SCI Canada Awards Dinner in Toronto during the #CIC #CSC conference. 🌱 👉Learn more about the SCI Canada Awards: soci.org/events/canada-group… #Leadership #Award #ResearchExcellence @ubcappscience @UBCForestry @ubcLFS @CHBEUBC @ubcscience @ubcengineering @UBC @ubcchem

New research by @BCCHresearch's Dr. Megan Levings (@mklevings) and her team shows how using a standard approach to tracking immune cells is needed for both scientific research and the clinic. @CellPressNews Abstract: bit.ly/43jAyfb News: bit.ly/4v88jvv