PacTB 2025: May 12 – 13
The Pacific Tuberculosis Pathogenesis and Host-Response Research Retreat (PacTB) 2025 brings together the West Coast tuberculosis (TB) research community from Canada and the U.S., fostering collaboration to advance TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. This essential event offers a range of presentations, networking sessions, and keynote talks. Dates & Times: Location: Room LSC2 (1002), Life Sciences Centre, UBC […]
5th Annual Canadian Metabolomics Conference: Integrating Metabolomics with Other Omics
April 25 – 26, 2024 CanMetCon is an annual conference that serves as a platform for in-depth discussions between researchers, industry experts, and professionals on the most recent trends, cutting-edge research, and innovative developments in metabolomics. Attendees have the opportunity to engage with and learn from thought leaders, fostering collaboration and the exchange of insights […]
Café Scientifique: A Unique Exploration of Indigenous Health and the Gut Microbiota
Join us for a unique event hosted by Indigenous leaders and researchers from the University of British Columbia. February 29th, 7 – 9:30 p.m. We’re excited to invite you to a free special event hosted by Indigenous leaders and researchers from the University of British Columbia. Join us for an evening at Café Scientifique at […]
Dr. Pieter Cullis to deliver keynote on the future of therapeutics (May 9)
The Gairdner Foundation, in partnership with Life Sciences British Columbia and presented by TELUS Health, is hosting a Gairdner Global Perspective Panel on the future of therapeutics. 2022 Gairdner Awards laureate Dr. Pieter Cullis will explore this question in his keynote, followed by a panel discussion, where he will be joined by Dr. James Taylor […]
LSI Scientific Facilities Showcase
Come learn about LSI’s excellent Scientific Facilities and what they can do to strengthen your research and international competitiveness! Please join us November 10 in the West Atrium from 2-3pm for our Scientific Facilities Showcase Event. Facility managers and staff will be on hand to engage with you, and displaying posters about their services. PIs, […]
LSI Bake Sale for Ukraine nets more than $5K for relief work
A March 16 Bake Sale for Ukraine held in the Life Sciences Centre sold out 4 hours ahead of time, at 1 pm. Led by Dr. Carolina Tropini and lab, more than $5,241.15 was raised for charities doing relief work. Researchers, trainees and staff all contributed baked goods to the sale, and did a splendid job […]
Dr. Linda Partridge presents 17th Copp Lecture on mTORC1, aging and the gut
Dr. Linda Partridge, founding director of the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging offered the 17th Copp Lecture on June 4, 2021, on the topic of Aging: a gut feeling. A distinguished researcher whose accolades include election as a Fellow of the Royal Society and of the Academy of Medical Sciences, Foreign membership in […]
Honouring Dr. Ed Conway: A Symposium on Blood and Blood-Related Disorders
At the end of 2020, Dr. Ed Conway’s tenure as Director of the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) concluded after 11 dedicated years. His directorship was characterized by boundless energy and enthusiasm, and under his leadership, the CBR has grown and flourished. To honour Dr. Conway and his achievements, a virtual CBR Symposium was held on April 15th, 2021. The symposium […]
Panel discussion and screening of “Picture a Scientist” Nov 27, 4-5 pm
PICTURE A SCIENTIST is a documentary film that chronicles the rise of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists and provides new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and open to all. Featuring geologist Jane Willenbring, chemist Raychelle Burks, and biologist Nancy Hopkins, as well as key social […]