Check out the new Biocodex article published with Dr. Gibson!
https://www.biocodexmicrobiotainstitute.com/en/gut-microbiota-still-many-things-be-discovered
Dr. Gibson was awarded the prestigious Killam Faculty Research Fellowship to support her sabbatical project in India “Characterization of differences in the gut microbiome composition and function between cohorts of South East Asians, immigrants and 1st generation Indo-Canadians.”
The Killam Research Fellowships are release time awards that provide support to scholars of exceptional ability who are engaged in research projects of broad significance and widespread interest within the disciplines of the health sciences, natural sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences, or studies linking any of these disciplines.
These prizes, which are among the most distinguished research awards in Canada, were established by the Killam Trusts by means of a bequest and gift of Mrs. Dorothy J. Killam in memory of her husband, Izaak Walton Killam, and his outstanding achievements.
Did you know 1/150 Candians lives with Crohn’s or colitis?
Dr. Gibson with her clinical research team Dr. Sunny Singh (MD, FRCPC), Dr. Kevan Jacobson (MD,FRCPC) and Natasha Haskey (RD) were awarded the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Grant-In-Aid to support their project “Dietary lipid intervention as a therapeutic against colitis.” 
The Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Grants-in-Aid of Research program is intended to support research on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Funds are dedicated for the support of research which is conducted by qualified investigators with an appointment in not-for-profit research or academic facilities located in Canada. This research program helps to advance prevention, treatments, health policy and to ultimately find cures.
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QIIME Workshop Update!
We are hosting a QIIME workshop!
Dr. Deanna Gibson (The Center for Microbiome and Inflammatory Disease Laboratory) is proud to be hosting an intensive two day QIIME workshop with QIIME master Dr. Antonio González Peña.
Dr. Antonio González Peña is an expert in Computational Biology currently working as a programmer analyst at UC San Diego. In total, Dr. Peña has over 13,788 citations and has an H-Index of 33. Not only is he a collaborator on the creation of QIIME, but also the full developer of the SitePainter and Evident softwares.
For more information, visit: https://blogs.ubc.ca/qiimeworkshop/
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Welcome, Dr. Douglas Morck!
Dr. Douglas Morck is working with the Gibson Lab as a Visiting Professor.
Dr. Morck, BSc, DVM, PhD, is a Professor from the University of Calgary, who is here on a year-long sabbatical working in Dr. Deanna Gibson’s research lab. He has a number of appointments, which are:
- Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science
- Professor, Comparative Biology & Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- University Veterinarian and Head, Animal Health Unit, Vice President Research Office
While at UBC, Dr. Morck will be working in the Gibson Lab, participating in research on microbiota 16SrRNA gene amplification, sequencing and data management, conducting microbiome analyses, and participating in workshops and seminars.
Dr. Morck’s research interests are:
- Veterinary Infectious Disease
- Antibiotic Resistance
- Inflammation
- Immuno-modulation by Antibiotics
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Welcome, Natasha Haskey!
Welcome to our new PhD student, Natasha Haskey!
Natasha Haskey is a Registered Dietitian who received both her undergraduate and Master’s degree from the University of Saskatchewan, College of Pharmacy & Nutrition in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It was through her Masters work, she developed an expertise in the field of gastrointestinal nutrition, specifically in the areas of probiotics and prebiotics. Natasha is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the College of Pharmacy & Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan and maintains a clinical nutrition practice focusing on digestive health. In January 2017, she started a PhD at UBC – Okanagan with Dr. Deanna Gibson focusing on diet, inflammatory bowel disease and the microbiome.
Natasha is passionate about translating emerging scientific information into practical recommendations for clinicians that are easy to understand and easy to follow. She has shared her expertise at many conferences both nationally and internationally.
Natasha is awarded a 2 year PhD fellowship from the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology!
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Gibsob Lab Featured on UBCOTV!
We are featured on UBCOTV! Click this link to view the video: UBCO TV: Gibson Laboratory
Congratulations to Candice Quin on CIHR award!
Congratulations to PhD student Candice Quin on being awarded the CIHR Doctoral Research Award (Priority Announcement – Infection and Immunity) for 3 years totalling $105,000!
Congratulations Nishat Tasnim on IPS PEO award!
Congratulations to MSc student Nishat Tasnim on being awarded P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship!
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Gibson Lab Featured on News
Gibson Lab featured on Five Thirty Eight!
It’s Gut Science Week at Five Thirty Eight and we are featured! Check out the link to learn about the entertaining poop science happening in our lab!
http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/gut-week-fecal-sampling-video/