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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📢 Faculty Opportunity at UBC The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and the Michael Smith Laboratories invite applications for a Canada Impact Chair (Emerging Leader) in AI-based Protein Modeling and Design. 🗓️ Deadline: Nov 14 🔗Learn more: ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfac...

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Please note that today’s seminar by Dr. James Russell has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule the seminar at a later date and will circulate the new details once they are confirmed. Thank you!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📢BMBDG Seminar! Join us Sep 21, 2026 for an in-person presentation by Dr. James Russell! 📷 Sep 21, 2026, 2:30 PM, LSC 3 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🎙️ Hear Dr. Pieter Cullis discuss RNA therapeutics, medical innovation, and the future of healthcare in the debut episode of Transforming Health Insights. 🎧 Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx0I...

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The Race to Reinvent Medicine, and Why Canada is Winning ft Dr. Anna Blakney and Dr. Pieter Cullis

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Dr. Brian Kuhlman to BMB as the Eddie Goldenberg Distinguished Research Chair of Canada! We look forward to the exciting discoveries, collaborations, and impact he will bring to our research community. www.med.ubc.ca/news/ubc-med...

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UBC Medicine welcomes three world-renowned scientists appointed Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada - UBC Faculty of Medicine

International leaders in drug delivery, protein design and microbiome sciences will strengthen health discovery, training and innovation in Canada.

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

📢LSI-BMB Joint Seminar! Join us Sep 11, 2026 for an in-person presentation by Dr. Esther Verheyen. 📷 Friday Sep 11, 2026, 3:00 PM, LSC 3 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Drs. Shoukat Dedhar, Emilia Lim, and Thibault Mayor on receiving CIHR Spring 2026 Project Grant funding for their innovative research. We're proud to see their important work recognized and supported. 👏🔬 Learn more: research.ubc.ca/news/august-... #CIHR #UBC

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Leonard Foster on his appointment as Dean and Vice-Provost pro tem, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at UBC!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

📢BMBDG Seminar! Join us July 27, 2026 for an in-person presentation by Dr. Joseph Ho! 📷 July 27, 2026, 2:00 PM, LSC Room 1510 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Eric Jan on receiving a 2026 NSERC RTI Grant to support research equipment that advances discovery, innovation, and training. 🔬👏 Learn more: research.ubc.ca/news/july-7-... #NSERC #UBC

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Annie Ciernia and Dr. Sheila Teves on their promotion to Associate Professor!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Congrats to Dr. Filip Van Petegem on receiving the prestigious Humboldt Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation! 🎉 It's a prestigious honour recognizing his outstanding research achievements and supporting collaboration in Germany. 🔗 Learn more: www.humboldt-foundation.de

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Alice Mui on receiving the 2026 UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award! 👏 This award recognizes her outstanding contributions to health education, including leadership, innovation, and scholarship in education. 🔗 Learn more: www.med.ubc.ca/news/faculty...

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

📢Faculty Position in Nucleic Acid Based Nanomedicine Available! 📆Apply by September 15! ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjo...

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

📢BMBDG Seminar! Join us next week for an in-person presentation by Dr. Michael Overduin! 📷 Thursday, May 21, 2026, 11:00 AM, LSC 2 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We were delighted to co-host this year’s Michael Smith Distinguished Lecture with the Michael Smith Laboratories, featuring Dr. Sarah Teichmann from the University of Cambridge. She shared insights into single-cell research and the Human Cell Atlas project. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Join us in welcoming our new staff member, Niki Wang!⭐ We’re excited to have Niki join us as our HR Coordinator. She’ll be supporting our faculty and staff reappointments. Learn more: biochem.ubc.ca/new-staff-an... Staff roles: biochem.ubc.ca/administrati...

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

📢The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology invites applications for 2026-2027 Winter session TA Positions! Apply here by June 30 ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

🎉 Congrats to Drs. Foster and Strynadka on receiving the Canada Foundation for Innovation support for cutting‑edge research infrastructure at UBC! Learn more: www.med.ubc.ca/news/ubc-med...

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

2025-26 Michael Smith Distinguished Lecture Dr. Sarah Teichmann Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:00pm MSL Lecture Theatre (room 102) and Zoom Host: Dr. Martin Hirst Co-presented by the Michael Smith Laboratories and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

📢 [Speaker Updated] This Friday! Join us for the BMB Postdoc Symposium & LSI Joint Seminar, featuring Drs. David Burstein, Huan Zhong, Michael Rowley and Jerry Leung 📌 Symposium: Mar. 20 at 2pm in LSC 3 and on Zoom 📌 Seminar: Mar. 20 at 3pm in LSC 3 and on Zoom We hope to see you there! 🌟

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

📢LSI-BMB Joint Seminar! Join us May 1, 2026 for an in-person presentation by Dr. Hugo Bellen. 📷 May 1, 2026, 3:00 PM, LSC 3 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

📢BMBDG Seminar! Join us April 13, 2026 for an in-person presentation by Dr. David Shechner. 📷 Apirl 13, 2026, 2:30 PM, LSC 2 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

📢BMB Special Seminar! Join us February 19, 2026 for an in-person presentation by Dr. Brian Kuhlman 📷 February 19, 2026, 2:00 PM, LSC 3 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

📢LSI-BMB Joint Seminar! Join us February 20, 2026 for an in-person presentation by Dr. Peter Unrau 📷 February 20, 2026, 3:00 PM, LSC 3 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

📢Summer 2026 TA position available! Apply by April 15,2026 ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

📢BMBDG Seminar! Join us February 9, 2026 for an in-person presentation by Dr. David Burstein 📷 February 9, 2026, 2:30 PM, LSC 3 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

We’re thrilled to introduce Skye Shi as our new Program Assistant⭐. She’ll be supporting our undergraduate program and we’re excited to have her on board! Learn more: biochem.ubc.ca/new-staff-an... Staff roles: biochem.ubc.ca/administrati...

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Cancellation Notice Please note that Dr. Ahmad Abdel-Mawgoud’s seminar scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025 in MSL 102 has been cancelled. Thank you for your attention.

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

📢BMBDG Seminar! Join us December 12, 2025 for an in-person presentation by Dr. Ahmad Abdel-Mawgoud. 📷 December 12, 2025, 2:30 PM, MSL 102 Hope to see you there! This seminar is jointly presented by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Michael Smith Laboratories.

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

📢BMBDG Seminar! Join us November 27, 2025 for an in-person presentation by Dr. El Bachir Affar. 📷 November 27, 2025, 2:30 PM, LSC 3 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

📢BMBDG Seminar! Join us November 27, 2025 for an in-person presentation by Dr. El Bachir Affar. 📷 November 27, 2025, 2:30 PM, LSC 3 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

📢BMBDG Seminar! Join us November 17, 2025 for an in-person presentation by Dr. Sheila Teves. 📷 November 17, 2025, 2:30 PM, LSC 3 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We’re thrilled to introduce Hudson MacLeod as our new Graduate Program Assistant⭐. She’ll be supporting our graduate program and we’re excited to have her on board! Learn more: biochem.ubc.ca/new-staff-an... Staff roles: biochem.ubc.ca/administrati...

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

📢BMBDG Seminar! Join us October 6, 2025 for an in-person presentation by Dr. Annie Ciernia. 📷 October 6, 2025, 2:30 PM, LSC 3 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

🎉 Big congratulations to Nazreen Khan on receiving the President’s Service Award for Excellence! Her dedication and care make a huge impact in the department. Let's celebrate Naz and all she does to make our community thrive! Learn more about Naz: focusonpeople.ubc.ca/awards/2025-...

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

📢BMBDG Seminar! Join us October 6, 2025 for an in-person presentation by Dr. Annie Ciernia. 📷 October 6, 2025, 2:30 PM, LSC 3 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

🎉 Congrats to Bee Tan on receiving the 2025 Applegarth Staff Service Award! Her dedication to BMB and the undergrad program truly shines 👏

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

📢 BMB Faculty Promotion! Congratulations to Dr. Lindsay Rogers on his promotion to Associate Professor of Teaching with tenure! 👏🏻 biochem.ubc.ca/fac-research...

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UBC Cellular & Physiological Sciences @ubccps.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

📢 The 21st D. Harold Copp Lecture featuring Dr. Noboru Mizushima, Vice Dean and Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Japan! 📍June 24th at 3 PM in LSC 1 We hope to see you there!🌟 cps.med.ubc.ca/lsi-seminars...

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

🎉 Join us for BMB’s 75th Anniversary Symposium on Oct 24, 2025! A day of science, celebration, and looking ahead. 🧬✨ 📍 Talks, panels, socials 📅 Save the date—details soon!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

👏 Congratulations to @UBC on the launch of the AI & Health Network — a major step toward transforming health care through AI. We’re proud to see our faculty contributing to this important initiative. Here’s to smarter, more equitable health care for all. Learn more: aihealth.med.ubc.ca

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Delivering AI’s promise of better health care - UBC News

Jump-started by a $22.5 million gift, UBC’s new AI and Health Network is deploying powerful artificial intelligence tools to drive health system innovation and improve patient care.

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

📢BMB Research Seminar! Join us next Thursday for an in-person presentation by Dr. Ben Montpetit. 📷 June 19 2025, 3:30 PM, in LSC 3 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

📢BMBDG Seminar! Join us next Monday for an in-person presentation by Dr. Eden Fussner-Dupas and Dr. Lindsay Rogers. 📷 June 2nd 2025, 2:30 PM, in LSC 3 Hope to see you there!

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UBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology @ubcbiochemistry.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

A baby with a rare genetic disease just received personalized CRISPR therapy—thanks to lipid nanoparticle tech led by Dr. Pieter Cullis! A huge leap for genetic therapy and precision medicine 🧬👏

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A Baby Receives the First Customized CRISPR Treatment

The gene-editing treatment was designed specifically for the infant to correct his liver defect.

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UBC Cellular & Physiological Sciences @ubccps.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

📢 Next Thursday! Join us for an in-person CPS Special Seminar featuring Dr. Joan Camuñas-Soler, hosted by Dr. Jim Johnson. Talk Title: “Integrative Single-Cell Approaches in Diabetes and Cell-Free RNA Diagnostics” 📌 May 15 at 9:00 AM in LSC3 We hope to see you there! 🌟

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UBC Cellular & Physiological Sciences @ubccps.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

📢 Next Tuesday! Join us for an in-person CPS Special Seminar featuring Dr. Matthew Buechler, hosted by Dr. Michael Underhill. Talk Title: “Cross-Tissue (Re)Organization of the Fibroblast Lineage” 📍May 13 at 2:30 PM in LSC3 We hope to see you there!✨

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