Three Faculty of Medicine researchers — Drs. Zachary Laksman, Bruce Verchere and Tim Kieffer — have collectively received more than $1.6M from the Stem Cell Network (SCN) to advance their work in stem cell and regenerative medicine research.
The SCN investment, which will advance research collaborations across the country, aims to translate stem cell-based therapies from bench to bedside for the benefit of all Canadians.
Dr. Zachary Laksman, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
UBC Collaborators: Dr. Glen Tibbits, Dr. Liam Brunham, Dr. Francis Lynn, Dr. Shubhayan Sanatani
Project: Pipeline Towards Stem Cell Driven Personalized Medicine for Atrial Fibrillation
Dr. Bruce Verchere, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
UBC Collaborators: Dr. Francis Lynn, Dr. Megan Levings, Tim Kieffer, Dr. Dina Panagiotopoulos, Dr. Brad Hoffman
Project: Genetic Manipulation of hES-derived Insulin-producing Cells to Improve Graft Outcomes
Dr. Tim Kieffer, Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences
UBC Collaborators: Dr. James Piret, Dr. Megan Levings
Project: A Bioprinted Insulin-Producing Device for Diabetes