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.
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.
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.
We encourage all members to think sustainably and minimize their environmental impact. From amber glass recycling to the Chill Up Challenge, our sustainability coordinators implement innovative methods to create a more sustainable LSI.
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.
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.
The LSI is committed to fostering a safe and healthy environment where researchers, students, and staff can thrive and achieve their full potential in scientific, academic, and professional pursuits.
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
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
UBC evolutionary ecologist and LSI PI, Dr. Kayla King, awarded Arthur B. McDonald fellowship
November 21, 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
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