The LSI, in collaboration with UBC, offers cutting-edge research Core Facilities accessible to internal and external researchers. Our Scientific Facilities are designed to strengthen our research, ensuring global competitiveness. Facilities are managed by skilled staff, enabling efficient technology delivery, knowledge generation, and interdisciplinary training.
The LSI hosts several Core Services that support research and infrastructure, including an Equipment Services Workshop for laboratory equipment maintenance and repairs; a Stores facility that provides the LSI community with convenient, low-cost access to common lab supplies; grant facilitation support; and the LSI Quantitative PCR Core (qPCR).
With its modern architecture, natural lighting, and state-of-the-art technology, the Life Sciences Centre is the perfect setting for your event. We can accommodate groups of 10 to 1000 for events ranging from seminars, to poster sessions, to week-long conferences. We will work with you to find the perfect location for your event.
Additional resources offered by the LSI include discounted premium access to BioRender, the Omics and Phenotyping portal, our branding toolkit, and eLab membership access.
LSI PIs Sarah Hedtrich and Arun John Peter named Canada Research Chairs
March 28, 2025
Dr. Emilia Lim Named Dr. Victor Ling Terry Fox New Investigator
February 27, 2025
Unconventional secretion of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease opens the door for new extracellular biology in viral infection
February 11, 2025
LSI researchers awarded funding in Fall 2024 CIHR Project Grant competition
January 30, 2025
UBC evolutionary ecologist and LSI PI, Dr. Kayla King, awarded Arthur B. McDonald fellowship
November 21, 2024
UBC iGEM Team Wins Top Awards for Novel DNA-Based Data Storage Platform
November 13, 2024
Congratulations to LSI PIs receiving 2024 MSHRBC Scholar Awards!
October 1, 2024
LSI researchers awarded funding through Spring 2024 CIHR Project Grant competition
July 24, 2024
LSI researchers awarded over $9.3 million in CFI infrastructure funding
March 25, 2024
LSI Postdoctoral Researchers awarded the CIHR REDI Early Career Transition Award
March 12, 2024
Pioneering technology to simulate blood vessel networks in organ-on-chip models
February 29, 2024
5th Annual Canadian Metabolomics Conference: Integrating Metabolomics with Other Omics
February 28, 2024
LSI researchers awarded funding through Fall 2023 CIHR Project Grant competition
February 6, 2024
CBR/LSI Summer Studentship Program 2024
January 23, 2024
Dr. Kayla King named Canada Excellence Research Chair
November 22, 2023