Welcome to Pathology's Bi-Weekly Bulletin | Apr 05, 2024
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PATHOLOGY PROVINCE-WIDE ROUNDS
Book off 12-1 pm for every Friday for the Pathology Province-Wide Rounds
Location: https://ubc.zoom.us (the same URL for all rounds) .
For Zoom information or any questions, please email to pathassist@pathology.ubc.ca. Rounds are recorded and available 🔗 HERE .
FRIDAY; APRIL 05, 2024 | PALS | Presented by: Dr. Steven Loken, He is a practicing anatomical pathologist working at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (Island Health). In addition, he is the Chief Medical Laboratory Officer for Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS). He has previously held roles of Medical Director, Department Head, and Executive Medical Director within Island Health
'PLMS, Partnerships, and Value in Lab Medicine: the Challenges and Opportunities in Advancing Service Coordination in BC’s Lab Environment'
Learning objectives: 1) Understand the governance structure, partnerships, and select projects of PLMS; 2) Learn the key areas of pressure facing lab systems in BC today; 3) Identify opportunities to assess value of laboratory medicine.
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UPCOMING DEPARTMENT MEETING
We are holding our Department Meeting on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, via Zoom. All department members are invited to join us for this important gathering.
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Date: Friday, April 12, 2024
Time: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Location: Zoom Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting: 🔗 Click here to join Meeting ID: 621 2736 0293 | Passcode: 715725
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This meeting is an opportunity for everyone to get updated on departmental matters, share insights, and contribute to our shared goals.
Following the meeting, we’ll be hosting a Wine and Cheese Social at 5:00 pm. It’s a wonderful occasion to connect with colleagues and enjoy some relaxation time together.
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RESEARCH FUNDING NEWS
Dr. Zu-hua Gao has been awarded $150,000 by the John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) for his project titled "Hydrogen-based adhesive artificial mucosa (HAAM): a novel versatile platform for cancer therapy and prevention." The JELF grant, a vital resource for advancing research excellence, supports institutions in attracting and retaining top-tier researchers.
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HONORING SUCCESS: RECENT POSTDOC AND GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS
We are proud to announce that Dr. Zhenwei Ma, a Postdoctoral Fellow from Gao Lab, Integrative Oncology, and Dr. Anne-Sophie Archambault, from Dr. Ramon Klein Geltink's Lab have been awarded the prestigious 2023 CIHR Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships. This award recognizes their outstanding research potential and provides significant funding to support their future endeavors in science and academia. Join us in congratulating them on their remarkable achievement.
Busra Turgu, a Postdoctoral Fellow in Dr. Sorensen's Lab, has been honored with the 2023/2024 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. This prestigious award is a testament to her exceptional contribution to teaching and learning at UBC, distinguishing her among over 2000 Teaching Assistants. Congratulations, Busra, on this remarkable achievement and your commitment to educational excellence!
Fang Fang Li from the Prystajecky and Jassem Labs, and Renying Cai from Dr. Hélène Côté's Lab, have received the Canada Graduate Scholarship Doctoral (CGS-D) from CIHR. These awards are part of Canada's investment in nurturing research talent. Congratulations to Fang and Renying for their achievements and best wishes for their research endeavors.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Thank you to Dr. Cornelia Laule for her service as an expert reviewer for the GCRC competition, which supports innovative research across disciplines at UBC.
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Poul Sorensen, Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UBC, co-authored a study that identifies how proteins in Ewing sarcoma and prostate carcinoma aid in immune system evasion. This research, detailed in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, shows these proteins reactivate dormant DNA, leading to RNA production that suppresses immunity. This insight could impact the treatment and diagnosis of these cancers.
🔗 Read the full story here.
Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu, Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UBC, contributed to a groundbreaking study on blood group conversion. The paper, published in Nature Communications , presents the successful ex-vivo conversion of blood type A kidneys to type O using enzymes from Avivo Biomedical Inc. This collaboration with the University of Cambridge and other experts demonstrates a significant advance in organ transplantation, potentially overcoming the ABO blood type barrier and enhancing organ allocation efficiency.
🔗 Read the full study here.
The Pathology Vernon Group has released a paper examining the prevalence of placental maldevelopment in fetuses with open spina bifida (SB) compared to those without congenital anomalies. The study highlights associations between placental characteristics and genetic pathways, enhancing our understanding of spina bifida's complexities.
🔗 Read the full study here.
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📣 ATTENTION GRAD AND POST-DOC TRAINEES:
Health Research BC is partnering with CANTRAIN, CAN TAP TALENT, CBITN, and StrokeCog to co-fund the 2024/25 clinical trials training platforms (CTTP) for master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral researchers. 🔗 read the full announcement. .
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YOU’RE INVITED! UBC PALM ALUMNI REUNION ON MAY 16TH
UBC Faculty of Medicine Alumni Engagement and the UBC PALM Graduate Studies Program are excited to invite you to the PALM Graduate Program Alumni Reunion! Alumni, current graduate students, faculty and staff of the PALM Graduate Program are all welcome to attend this engaging evening filled with networking, discussions, and reconnection with former colleagues and mentors.
Don't miss out on this evening of delicious food, reuniting with familiar faces, and making new connections! Register before May 9th!
Check out our website to see who will be joining us!
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR DR. JIM CULLEN
A celebration of Dr. Jim Cullen's life will be held on May 5th at Hart House, University of Toronto.
🔗 see the link for more details.
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🛠️ DHPLC EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE - FIND A NEW HOME FOR LAST ITEMS!
For a detailed view and more information on the final DHPLC items looking for a new home,🔗 please visit our webpage. Don't miss this opportunity before these items are disposed of!
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📢🎉 PATHOLOGY DAY 2024 IS COMING! 🎓🔬
Mark your calendars for June 7th! 📆💡 Check out our new website for all the exciting details: PathDay 2024. Stay tuned as we update!
Deadlines Alert!
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Thank you for submitting the abstracts and awards nominations. Registration for Pathology Day is open until May 31. 2024 🔗 Event Registration Form
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Be part of this amazing event! 🌐💼 #PathDay2024 #PathologyRocks #ScienceCommunity
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FREE Keynote Lecture: The Restorative Imperative in Health-Care
You may have heard UBC Midwifery is hosting a free keynote lecture on restorative justice, and we are extending this invitation to all our partners and colleagues. Please see our event page to learn more about the presenters and event and to register. For your sharing consideration, please distribute this email or details below, amongst your colleagues. All are welcome, but capacity is limited.
Zoom details will be delivered by email closer to the date.
Start: April 19 @ 10:00 am
End: April 19 @ 12:00 pm
Venue: Life Sciences Centre (LSC) – 1001, 2350 Health Sciences Mall
Zoom: Details released post email registration
Categories: UBC Midwifery Program, Restorative Justice
Download and share the event poster.
Event URL:
http://midwifery.ubc.ca/restorative-justice-keyote
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