Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

About the Presentation Current therapies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) rely on non-specific immunosuppression, which can cause significant side effects and limit treatment effectiveness. This presentation will explore "GlycoCaging," an innovative drug-delivery strategy developed through a collaboration between UBC researchers that harnesses the gut microbiome to activate therapeutics specifically in the lower gastrointestinal tract. By […]

About the Presentation The immune system plays a critical role in far more than fighting infection. Emerging research shows that immune cells are closely linked to metabolism, influencing how the body responds to diet, exercise and chronic disease. In this presentation, Dr. Hashim Islam will explore the growing field of immunometabolism and share new insights […]