Faculty of Science
Microbiology and Immunology

News

  1. Morgan Roberts

    From the bench to the bladder and back

    March 12, 2026

    Alumna Dr. Morgan Roberts reflects on her views on the marriage between basic and translational research and the importance of remaining open to the unexpected.

  3. Connor Thompson

    Viruses: Quantum probes of life

    March 2, 2026

    Congratulations to Connor Thompson for winning joint first prize for the Foundational Questions Institute's "How Quantum is Life?" essay competition!

  4. A scientist places a flask inside an oven.

    Enhancing accessibility in the lab

    February 19, 2026

    Through collaboration and knowledge exchange, the Lab Accessibility in Science Project team works to make laboratory courses accessible to all students.

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We honour xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) on whose ancestral, unceded territory UBC Vancouver is situated. UBC Science is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples so we can advance Reconciliation and ensure traditional ways of knowing enrich our teaching and research.

Learn more: Musqueam First Nation

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