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Welcome Dr. Phillip Domeier to the Department of Microbiology and Immunology
As a new assistant professor, Domeier will explore immune regulation strategies to treat autoimmune diseases and enhance the potency of vaccines.
Kronstad lab uncovering weaknesses for the fungal cause of cryptococcosis
Kronstad lab studies Cryptococcus neoformans, a deadly fungal pathogen in immunocompromised people. They've found key virulence factors and potential drug targets.
New Compound Shows Promise for Treating Tuberculosis
A new study from the Sun Lab (MBIM), co-led by PhD student Yichu Liang, presents SMIP-031, a novel compound enhancing immune response to treat tuberculosis (TB).
Lupus Research Alliance Grants Lupus Innovation Awards to Nine Intl Researchers
Congratulations Dr. Maria Tokuyama on being one of nine researchers awarded for pushing the boundaries of Lupus research.
Jefferies lab demonstrates potential of a novel cell-based immunotherapy for cancer
A new study from the Jefferies lab (MSL, MedGen, MBIM, CBR) highlights a promising, novel avenue for cancer immunotherapy using Type 2 innate lymphoid cells.
MBIM students win prestigious awards during spring term!
Congratulations to Loujain Bilal (UBC Science Excellence in Service Award), Nicholas Viegas (UBC Wesbrook Scholar, Premier Undergrad Scholarship), and Abishek Wadhwa (NanoMedicines Innovation Network Award).