Michael Smith Labs

@ubcmsl

Research department at @UBC investigating human diseases, bioengineering, computational biology, plant biology & genomics (yes, very multidisciplinary) #ubcmsl

Vancouver, BC, Canada msl.ubc.ca Joined July 2013

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Latest posts 5

Michael Smith Labs @ubcmsl Sep 24

The MSL and Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology are seeking candidates for a Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader in AI-based Protein Modeling and Design.

Learn more about the role and how to apply: msl.ubc.ca/careers

Text on the screen reads: ‘We’re hiring! Seeking a Canada Impact plus Emerging Leader in AI-based Protein Modeling and Design for the MSL and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology!’. The website indicated for more information is msl.ubc.ca/careers. Also pictured is a researcher in the bioinformatics space at the MSL, looking at graphs on a computer monitor.

Michael Smith Labs @ubcmsl Sep 9

Congratulations to MSL faculty member Dr. Xin Li, who has been elected as a Fellow into the Royal Society of Canada!

Learn more: msl.ubc.ca/dr-xin-li-elec…

@ubcscience @UBCBotany

Categorized as a post about awards and recognition, the title in the image reads, “Dr. Xin Li elected as a Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada”. Below, our website at msl.ubc.ca is listed. To the right of the title, Dr. Li is pictured in the lab, holding up two plates of fungi.

Michael Smith Labs @ubcmsl Aug 20

The MSL and @UBCMicroImmuno are seeking candidates for a Professor position in Bacteriophage Biology & Evolution with an established research program in this area.

Learn more about the role and how to apply: msl.ubc.ca/careers

@ubcscience #MinoritiesInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM

Text on the screen reads: ‘We’re hiring! Seeking a professor in bacteriophage biology and evolution at the MSL!’. The website indicated for more information is msl.ubc.ca/careers. Also pictured is a close-up of a scientist holding a microtube with a blue liquid, and using a pipette to collect the liquid.

Michael Smith Labs @ubcmsl May 28

Congratulations to our spring 2026 graduates! 🥳🎓

We can't wait to see what you do next.

UBC Science @ubcscience May 25

Flowers in full bloom cover UBC’s Vancouver campus, just in time to celebrate our graduating students as they prepare to cross the Chan Centre stage. We congratulate their achievements and welcome them to our alumni community!

science.ubc.ca/news/2026-05/c…

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Michael Smith Labs @ubcmsl May 26

Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s Pathway to Independence Award, Drs. Huan Zhong (Foster lab), Rui Han (@Brumerlab) and Michelle Ng (Marra lab)!

Learn more about the award and their research projects at: msl.ubc.ca/three-msl-post…

Text on the graphic reads: Congratulations recipients of the 2026 MSL Pathway to Independence Award. The three recipients are pictured with their award certificates, which includes Dr. Huan Zhong, Dr. Rui Han, and Dr. Michelle Ng.