RESEARCH WITH AMBITION: British Columbia's leading research clusters empower researchers, academics and stakeholders across disciplines to think big.

Research clusters in British Columbia are vital for innovation and collaboration in the life sciences ecosystem. These clusters bring together researchers from different disciplines to tackle major research questions and pursue interdisciplinary collaboration. The University of British Columbia (UBC) supports research clusters through its Research Excellence Program, providing funding and support for high-achieving goals. Examples of research clusters include the B.C. Diabetes Research Network, which focuses on stem cell research for Type 1 diabetes, and the Canada Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub, which aims to develop immune-based therapeutics. The UBC School of Biomedical Engineering also has research clusters dedicated to improving health outcomes through imaging and computational biology, cellular and molecular engineering, and human interfacing devices. These research clusters foster innovation, facilitate the leveraging of resources, and contribute to the advancement of societal changes. [Extracted from the article]