The LSI, in collaboration with UBC, offers cutting-edge research Core Facilities accessible to internal and external researchers. Our Scientific Facilities are designed to strengthen our research, ensuring global competitiveness. Facilities are managed by skilled staff, enabling efficient technology delivery, knowledge generation, and interdisciplinary training.
The LSI hosts several Core Services that support research and infrastructure, including an Equipment Services Workshop for laboratory equipment maintenance and repairs; a Stores facility that provides the LSI community with convenient, low-cost access to common lab supplies; grant facilitation support; and the LSI Quantitative PCR Core (qPCR).
With its modern architecture, natural lighting, and state-of-the-art technology, the Life Sciences Centre is the perfect setting for your event. We can accommodate groups of 10 to 1000 for events ranging from seminars, to poster sessions, to week-long conferences. We will work with you to find the perfect location for your event.
Additional resources offered by the LSI include discounted premium access to BioRender, the Omics and Phenotyping portal, our branding toolkit, and eLab membership access.
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
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