Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

'Microscopic' improvements yield big gains in SFU’s research capabilities

Imagine a microscope that could probe right into the cells and straight to the molecules forming the dynamic structures that create all living cells. learn more →
Five SFU faculty members named to Royal Society of Canada Fellowship and College

Three Simon Fraser University faculty members have been named Fellows to The Royal Society of Canada, while an additional two SFU faculty members have been named as College Members, Artists and Scientists. learn more →
Dr. Eric Hall receives Dean's Convocation Medal

For his PhD thesis Eric studied the genetic interaction and regulation of essential cellular mechanisms during development. learn more →
Undergraduate Shrum medalist leapfrogs directly to MD/Phd program

Besler is graduating with a BSc Hons with a major in molecular biology and biochemistry (MBB). And she is receiving the Shrum medal for her high scholastic standing and for demonstrating outstanding qualities of character and unselfish devotion to SFU. learn more →
Beluga genome sequenced for the first time - Dr. Steven Jones

Dr. Steve Jones, an MBB alum and current professor, is Head of Bioinformatics at Genome Science Centre. He led the research funded by Genome BC, which unveiled the beluga whale genome. (photo of Qila courtesy of CNW Group/Genome BC) learn more →
Research aids understanding of how the “blood-brain barrier” is breached in bacterial meningitis

SFU researcher Lisa Craig is part of an international team that has uncovered new details about a microbe that invades the brain, sometimes with fatal results. learn more →
Dr. Kovalyova receives the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize

The three winners of the second-annual Kobo Emerging Writer Prize have been announced in Toronto. learn more →
Mentorship helps high school student land international award

Thanks to the mentorship of two SFU researchers, 16-year-old Nicole Ticea has received major endorsement and confirmation that international supporters share her dream of improving HIV diagnosis in developing countries. learn more →