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Ten projects receieving funding through Genome Canada and Genome BC in collaboration with CIHR, provincial government and project co-funding partners

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On December 29, 2017, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, announced 125 new appointments to the Order of Canada.

These appointments include six current and former UBC faculty members and two members of UBC advisory councils. Congratulations to all new appointees.

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UBC Faculty Members

Michael Anthony Church, O.C.

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BCIC Ignite provides funding to accelerate commercialization of new technologies and innovations in the natural resources and applied sciences in British Columbia.

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As a member of UBC's research community, your input into the continuing development of province-wide, harmonized ethics review processes is valued. BCEHI is very excited by its recent accomplishments. The attached Update for Researchers illustrates its success and provides you with current information.

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CUES is a one-time fund to be allocated upfront to not-for-profit community partners. A total of $150,000 is available across three streams.

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Top computer scientist and entrepreneur will join UBC from Harvard University in September.

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UBC has been invited to nominate world-leading researchers for two new Canada Excellence Research Chairs (national total of 11) in Forest Bioproducts and Precision Cancer Drug Design.

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$3-million Breakthrough Prize recognizes the work of Hinshaw’s NASA WMAP team to create what he describes as the universe’s baby picture.

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Drs. Mark Gilbert and Jean Shoveller leading two projects receiving $4m through CIHR's HIV Implementation Science – Component 2 Grants.

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UBC researchers are to receive more than $21m in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) through scholarships, fellowships and grants. 

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The following update was released by the NIH in November 2018. Visit the ORS Compliance Requirements page for information and guidance on registering clinical trials. 

NIH has broadened its definition of clinical trial, and it may impact your future applications (new, resubmission, or revision) and awards.

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Message posted on behalf of UBC IT Communications:

We are pleased to announce that we have selected Qualtrics as the replacement solution for the UBC Survey tool. Qualtrics is an easy-to-use, top-tier survey tool platform that offers a wide range of features.  This enterprise platform is used at over 8,500 brands and at some of the top globally ranked post-secondary institutions.  The UBC Qualtrics instance will be available starting mid-December 2017.  Please look for...

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When: Wednesday, November, 08 (10am-11am PST) Location: Webinar. Please register here. 

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October 24, 201711:00AM - 1:00PMIrving K. Barber Learning Centre, Dodson Room (Map)Refreshments will be provided

REGISTER HERE

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2017 laureate awarded for his innovative research into the future of the oceans and marine life

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Huawei's 3-year $3m commitment will support continued research into advanced communications and 5G projects at the Faculties of Applied Science and Science.

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UBC researchers to receive more than $67m in funding through CFI Innovation Fund.

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Date: Wednesday, October 11 ( 9am-10.30am PDT) Location: 112A, 2386 East Mall, Vancouver, BC ( Gerald McGavin Building) // Online: Register to Attend ( connection instructions will be emailed to all RSVPs) 

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Are you a student or postdoctoral fellow doing research in a CFI-funded research space lab or with CFI-funded equipment? Enter the CFI’s twitter contest and tell your research story to a national audience.

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