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Glycopolymer Modulated Complement Activators published in ACS Nano!

Glycopolymer Modulated Complement Activators published in ACS Nano!

Research Associate, Dr. Kai Yu has published his most recent efforts in ACS Nano.  In concert with fellow CBR (Centre for Blood Research) associates in the lab of Dr. Ed Conway, Dr. Yu has illustrated that glycopolymer chains on the nanoparticle (NP) surfaces act as a “molecular switch” for complement activation and amplification. Congratulations! 

Kizhakkedathu Group Published in Nature Communications!

Kizhakkedathu Group Published in Nature Communications!

  A study led by senior post doctoral fellow, Dr. Rafi Chapanian has recently been showcased in the latest issue of Nature Communications. In collaboration with fellow UBC scientists in Dr. Stephen Withers research group,this work demonstrates enhanced rates of cell surface reactions and interactions by means of macromolecular crowding. In the article, the practical utility of this […]