Symposium Description

The annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will be held on April 27, 2026! Abstract submissions are now open!

The MBIM URS is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to share their research findings, develop communication skills, and network with UBC faculty and peers.

The symposium will include 10-minute or 3-minute oral presentations and posters featuring the work of our undergraduate students done in research laboratories (MICB 448/449/Co-op), and some of our experiential learning courses (MICB 406/421/447/475/471).

Prizes for the top presentations and posters will be awarded.

Please direct any questions about the symposium to Dr. Evelyn Sun (evelyn.sun@ubc.ca).

Undergraduate Planning Committee

  • Evelyn Mitchell (Student Co-chair)
  • Keryanne Gagnon (Student Co-chair)
  • Arian Afshari
  • Christina Xugao
  • Clara Joo
  • Esther Xu
  • Harper Rapkin
  • Kaitlyn Liu
  • Kayla Wen
  • Matthew Xiao
  • Paria Sokhanran
  • Ray Lou
  • Samantha Donato
  • Sanaz Javanbakht
  • Sina Hakimpour
  • Tianne Kussat
  • Vanessa Ho
  • Vanesse Li
  • Yoshier Hu

Faculty & Staff

  • Evelyn Sun, PhD (Faculty co-chair, lead)- Assistant Professor of Teaching
  • Andrew Santos, PhD (Faculty co-chair) – Lecturer
  • David Oliver, PhD (Faculty advising chair) – Associate Professor of Teaching
  • Michael Murphy, PhD – Microbiology & Immunology Department Head
  • Craig Kornak – Undergraduate Administrative Assistant