Partnerships & Innovation

Researchers working in the lab.

Partner with LSI

Celebrating our strong track record in translational research, we've pioneered the creation of new ventures and forged dynamic partnerships with industry leaders, driving innovation and impact.

Resources for Entrepreneurs

British Columbia's small businesses thrive with abundant federal and provincial support programs offering funding, education, and resources for startups in innovation sectors. LSI members leverage UBC resources such as entrepreneurship@UBC and UILO, gaining access to advanced facilities, workshops, seed funding, mentorship, and incubator space, facilitating the creation of new ventures.

LSI Scientists working in the lab.

Emerging Opportunities

Our researchers tackle diverse translational projects spanning diagnostics, drug development, medical equipment, and research on diseases like diabetes, cancer, and age-related macular degeneration. We actively seek collaboration with academic and industrial partners, as well as individuals and organizations passionate about advancing clinical and scientific breakthroughs in these critical areas.

Latest News

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UBC professor Dr. Hilla Weidberg (right) and PhD student Zixuan (Christina) Yuan in the lab where they study mitochondrial stress.

UBC scientists discover “distress signal” cells use when their power supply is failing

December 18, 2025

UBC researchers uncover how statins harm muscles—and how to stop it

November 26, 2025

UBC enzyme technology clears first human test toward universal donor organs for transplantation

October 8, 2025

UBC launches world’s first mushroom-powered, waterless toilet with help from Hallam Lab

October 2, 2025

Dr. Kayla King

Dr. Kayla King awarded Royal Society’s Francis Crick Medal

September 16, 2025

Dr. Emilia Lim investigates wildfire smoke’s health toll with Genome BC funding

September 9, 2025

Dr. Steven Hallam named 2025 UBC Wall Research Award recipient

September 8, 2025

Dr. Yossef Av-Gay

Dr. Yossef Av-Gay’s team reveals 70-year-old Parkinson’s drug’s promise against Tuberculosis

August 29, 2025

Building an inclusive TA training program in the life sciences

August 25, 2025

LSI researchers awarded funding in Spring 2025 CIHR project grant competition

July 21, 2025

Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu

Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu awarded New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration Grant

July 14, 2025

LSI researchers awarded funding through NSERC grants

July 11, 2025

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