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.
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.
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.
UBC's world-class life sciences expertise, state-of-the-art equipment, seamless clinical integration, adaptable IP policies, and lean overhead form an attractive value proposition, fostering a multitude of industrial partnerships. LSI researchers collaborate with local and global industry leaders, resulting in over 80 successful technology commercializations.
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.
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 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’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 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