Newsworthy research stories, accomplishments, and spotlights from the department
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Professor François Jean Reflects on Five Years of COVID-19
Dr. Jean reflects on his team’s progress, the state of COVID-19 research, and lessons learned that can improve pandemic preparedness and response.
Epstein-Barr Virus Infection Promotes Autoimmunity in Multiple Sclerosis
In a study led by Professor Marc Horwitz, researchers provide new evidence that latent infection with Epstein-Barr virus can prime the immune system for susceptibility to multiple sclerosis.
Exploring the Microbiome-Neuroendocrine Connection in Early Life Gut Inflammation
In a recent study, the Tropini and Ciernia labs report how gut microbiome disruption influences behaviour, sex hormones, and brain structures in a mouse model of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.
Celebrating Dr. Julian Davies (1932-2025)
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the greater UBC community honour the life of Dr. Julian Davies, who passed away on February 2, 2025.
Celebrating Dr. Julia Levy (1934-2024)
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the greater UBC community honor the life of Dr. Julia Levy, who passed away on December 5, 2024.
Decoding Sepsis with Systems Immunology
In a featured article published in Frontiers in Science, Professor Bob Hancock and coauthors describe how a bioinformatic systems immunology approach can transform the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis.