LSI researchers awarded funding in Spring 2025 CIHR project grant competition

LSI researchers awarded funding in Spring 2025 CIHR project grant competition

Congratulations to all LSI researchers who received funding through the Spring 2025 CIHR Project Grant competition! A list of PIs and summary of the funded projects is provided below. In […]

Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu awarded New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration Grant

Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu awarded New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration Grant

Over $25 million in funding has been awarded through the New Frontiers in Research Funding (NFRF) – Exploration stream to ensure the continued growth of Canada’s research capacity, and its global […]

LSI researchers awarded funding through NSERC grants

LSI researchers awarded funding through NSERC grants

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is investing $589.7 million in 2,950 new Discovery Research Program awards—NSERC’s largest investment area and a key driver of Canada’s […]

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

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

Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service, and who are dedicated to advancing both the […]

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

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

LSI researcher Dr. Douglas Allan has been awarded a Proof of Concept Grant through the Alzheimer Society Research Program, co-funded by Brain Canada Foundation. This national initiative is investing $5.1 […]

LSI Researchers Receive National Recognition for Stem Cell Innovation

LSI Researchers Receive National Recognition for Stem Cell Innovation

Two LSI researchers have been recognized in a recent national funding announcement by the Stem Cell Network (SCN), which awarded over $33.5 million to support innovative research in stem cell […]

Dr. Mark Cembrowski awarded over $4.8 million to advance neuroscience research
Dr. Pieter Cullis profiled by CIHR for pioneering work in drug delivery and mRNA vaccines
LSI PIs Sarah Hedtrich and Arun John Peter named Canada Research Chairs

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

The Canada Research Chairs Program enables Canadian universities to achieve the highest levels of research excellence and become world-class research centres. By advancing cutting-edge research, chairholders are improving the health and […]

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

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

LSI Principal Investigator Dr. Emilia Lim has been named the 2025 Dr. Victor Ling Terry Fox New Investigator, an honor awarded to the highest-ranked Terry Fox New Investigator of the year. Dr. Lim […]