About Us

Interior shot of the LSI west atrium.

Who We Are

The Life Sciences Institute (LSI) at UBC is a leader in life sciences research. Our world-renowned scientists focus on improving human health and environmental sustainability through innovative, interdisciplinary research.

Two LSI researchers working in the lab.

Our People

Faculty, staff, and learners at the LSI are engaged in innovative, cutting-edge research, education, and outreach. Our world-renowned faculty and talented staff continually strive to make a measurable impact in all that we do.

LSI member in front of the Chill Up challenge results.
LSI researcher working in the lab.

Support Us

Investment in the LSI supports cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, training the next generation of life scientists, and acquiring state-of-the-art equipment for groundbreaking discoveries that improve resilience and save lives.

Pride at UBC.

Respect, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We are committed to being a community of honour and respect, that embraces the values of equity, diversity and inclusion. Practicing these values, the LSI will be a place where our students, faculty and staff thrive; working, learning and growing as scientists, and as people.

LSI scientists in the lab.

Latest News

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Dr. Ivan Robert Nabi awarded Distinguished Achievement award by the UBC Faculty of Medicine

June 24, 2025

Dr. Douglas Allan Receives Co-Funded Grant from Alzheimer Society and Brain Canada

June 20, 2025

LSI Researchers Receive National Recognition for Stem Cell Innovation

June 20, 2025

Dr. Mark Cembrowski awarded over $4.8 million to advance neuroscience research

June 18, 2025

Dr. Pieter Cullis profiled by CIHR for pioneering work in drug delivery and mRNA vaccines

May 29, 2025

LSI PIs Sarah Hedtrich and Arun John Peter named Canada Research Chairs

March 28, 2025

Dr. Emilia Lim Named Dr. Victor Ling Terry Fox New Investigator

February 27, 2025

Grin et al Cell Rep 2024 Graphical Abstract

Unconventional secretion of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease opens the door for new extracellular biology in viral infection

February 11, 2025

LSI researchers awarded funding in Fall 2024 CIHR Project Grant competition

January 30, 2025

Dr. Kayla King

UBC evolutionary ecologist and LSI PI, Dr. Kayla King, awarded Arthur B. McDonald fellowship

November 21, 2024

UBC iGem team photo, 2024.

UBC iGEM Team Wins Top Awards for Novel DNA-Based Data Storage Platform

November 13, 2024

Congratulations to LSI PIs receiving 2024 MSHRBC Scholar Awards!

October 1, 2024

Sample vials in the lab.

LSI researchers awarded funding through Spring 2024 CIHR Project Grant competition

July 24, 2024

LSI researchers awarded over $9.3 million in CFI infrastructure funding

March 25, 2024

LSI Postdoctoral Researchers awarded the CIHR REDI Early Career Transition Award

March 12, 2024

Upcoming Events

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Research Day

August 14, 2025

12:00 pm -

7:00 pm

CBR – LSI Research Day