Michael Steffen Kobor
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Study reveals surprising link between malnutrition and rising antibiotic resistance
Researchers at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine have uncovered startling connections between micronutrient deficiencies and the composition of gut microbiomes in early life that could help explain why resistance to antibiotics has been rising across the globe.
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Dr. Paula Littlejohn, driven to succeed
Dr. Paula Littlejohn received her PhD in microbiology and immunology from the University of British Columbia (UBC) under the supervision of Dr. Brett Finlay. She is currently a postdoctoral research fellow co-supervised by Dr. Michael Kobor and Dr. Bruce Vallance at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR).
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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute celebrates 20th Anniversary of Mini Med School
In a world where medical knowledge and advancements play a vital role, empowering young minds and fostering a passion for health care is essential. Over the past two decades, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute has been bringing insight into the forefront of medical education to high school students through its remarkable Mini Med School program.
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