SFU Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Follow for the latest news, events, and updates from the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Simon Fraser University.

[SFU Molecular Biology and Biochemistry @mbbsfu]

we’re excited to share the full lineup for our MBB Seminar Series for the Spring 2026 semester!

Please feel free to circulate this information with your contacts, if applicable.

Detailed information and a poster for each speaker will be distributed prior to their seminar.

[SFU Molecular Biology and Biochemistry @mbbsfu]

Dr. Mani Larijani from the MBB department will present on the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology at the upcoming SFU Nobel Prize Lectures.
Mar 26, SFU Nobel Prize Lectures https://t.co/7HyFigT16b

[SFU Molecular Biology and Biochemistry @mbbsfu]

In memoriam - Glen F. Tibbits https://t.co/6P0trYfdv7

[SFU Molecular Biology and Biochemistry @mbbsfu]

SFU to pioneer two groundbreaking national training programs with $3.3 million in funding https://t.co/eqmQKT7T7w

[SFU Science @SFU_Science]

SFU Science's Nobel Prize Lectures are back! Join us Thursday, March 27 at @scienceworldca for three talks from SFU professors to celebrate the achievements of this year's Nobel laureates and put their research into context. https://t.co/RpXsjVSq46..

[King Lab @DustinTKing]

The King lab is recruiting two graduate students to join our team of researchers exploring the biochemical basis of CO2 sensing in health and disease. See our website (https://t.co/1dtVxIjVjl) for details on how to apply.

[SFU Science @SFU_Science]

Congratulations to @mbbsfu researchers who have received $3 million in new funding from @CIHR_IRSC for health research. https://t.co/twpbROB58U

[Innovate BC @innovate_bc]

Ignite Awardee Spotlight 🎥 Geno10X Biosciences, @gene_medical + Michael Adachi, Peter Unrau (@SFU) awarded $300K to advance healthcare accessibility w/ POC platform combining rapid HPV testing + AI to predict cancer risks faster, cheaper 🔬

👉 Read more: https://t.co/iZFLYoch9Q

[SFU Molecular Biology and Biochemistry @mbbsfu]

We’re excited to share the full lineup for our MBB Seminar Series for the Spring 2025 semester. Please feel free to share this information with your contacts, if applicable.

Detailed information and a poster for each speaker will be distributed prior to their seminar.

[SFU Science @SFU_Science]

Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of Faculty of Science Research Awards! https://t.co/0W9GjMu9DW

[SFU Science @SFU_Science]

Congratulations to all the recipients of the Faculty of Science Excellence in Teaching Awards! https://t.co/o8bub6hMOZ

[SFU Science @SFU_Science]

Can gut microbiota help improve the success of organ transplants? Take a peek at research by @mbbsfu professor Jonathan Choy.

[SFU Science @SFU_Science]

A new discovery by @mbbsfu professor Amy Lee @minisciencegirl and colleagues at @UBC may lead to faster detection and treatment of life-threatening infections in newborn babies.

[SFU Research @SFUResearch]

Ever seen watermelon snow? Swaths of orange, green, or watermelon-red on icy landscapes are caused by algal blooms.🗻

@SFU @mbbsfu professor @LynneQuarmby uses innovative approaches to study snow algae & has made some cool new discoveries:🍉
https://t.co/XeMR6wnLLf
@SFU_Science

[SFU Science @SFU_Science]

Congratulations to #SFUBPK profs Randy McIntosh @ar0mcintosh and Alex Coates @superalex_c, and @mbbsfu prof Dheva Seitaputra @biochemDheva who have received funding from the @InnovationCA John R. Evans Leaders Fund to support health research. https://t.co/EisMSWibk0

[SFU Molecular Biology and Biochemistry @mbbsfu]

Two Molecular Biology and Biochemistry researchers receive Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar awards https://t.co/zhDZUZcjjX

[Michael Smith Health Research BC @HlthResearchBC]

📢Meet the new 2024 #HealthResearchBC Scholar and Health Professional-Investigator award recipients leading the way to better health outcomes: https://t.co/bIBlxZu4sO

[SFU Science @SFU_Science]

Congratulations to @mbbsfu professor @morinryan on receiving the @cancersociety Bernard and Francine Dorval Prize for his research that has helped advance our understanding and treatment of lymphomas.

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

Congratulations Leith Davis, David Vocadlo and Nicholas Dulvy for joining the Royal Society of Canada, the country’s highest academic honour. SFU has more than 70 incredible faculty in the RSC making a difference through innovative and impactful research: https://t.co/rywQKLFrrK