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Event 2010 International Gairdner Symposium October 25th, 2010

Discover health science careers and learn about leading edge research. Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to attend a symposium with two Gairdner 2010 award winners, meet health sciences experts and tour research labs at the 2010 International Gairdner Symposium

About the Event:
9:00-9:30am Registration
9:30-11:30am Presentations
11:30-12:45pm Lab tours

News Heal or Harm? The Truth About Prescription Drugs October 5th, 2010

Prescription drugs meant to make your child feel better may be putting her at risk. Now Canadian researchers, Drs. Hayden and Carleton, are figuring out why — and their work is saving kids' lives. Read more in Today's Parent

News Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Launches New Assessment on Canada’s Strategic Role in Global Health October 1st, 2010

Dr. Michael Hayden is part of the expert panel, launched by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS)to assess Canada’s strategic role in global health. Read more.

News BCIC Ripples of Hope Award for Biotechnology & Entrepreneurship September 29th, 2010

We are happy to announce Dr. Rhonda Wideman as the recipient of the 2010 BCIC Ripples of Hope Award in Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship.

The Ripples of Hope Awards were founded by Dr. Michael Hayden, Canada Health Researcher of the year (2008) in Biomedical and Clinical Research.

Event 13th Annual Hike 4 Huntingon's & YPAD Hunt for the Cure September 26th, 2010

Join the BC Chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada at the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve for a day of hiking along beautiful trails and fun family entertainment and activities! Join as an individual or in a team and enjoy a fun day while raising funds for local families.

Event Scientific Seminar with Dr. Kevin Hogeveen September 22nd, 2010

at 10am-11am (Room 3113 at CFRI)

Guest Speaker: Dr. Kevin Hogeveen

Development of molecular diagnostic tools for the evaluation of the neurotoxic risk of pesticide exposure

Refreshments will be served!

Event Scientific Seminar with Dr. Mee Sook Song September 21st, 2010

at 10am-11am (Room 3113 at CFRI)

Guest Speaker: Dr. Mee Sook Song

Studies on the involvement of astrocytes in death and rescue of neurons

Refreshments will be served!

News Mutation found in some autistic boys September 16th, 2010

A small number of autism cases are linked to a gene found on the X chromosome, a discovery that may help explain why boys are four times more likely than girls to develop the disorder. Read CBC News for more information.

News Novel link between DNA damage response and chromatin modifications September 8th, 2010

In a paper published on September 1, 2010 in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, Dr. Michael Kobor’s Laboratory reported that a key protein involved in yeast DNA damage repair is linked to the histone mark H3 K79 methylation, revealing a novel connection between the DNA damage response and chromatin modifications. Read More.

News UBC researchers unveil “toolbox of MiniPromoters” for gene research and therapy August 31st, 2010

University of British Columbia researchers have led the development of a new “toolbox of MiniPromoters” for research and future therapies on brain, spinal cord and eye function.