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The Centre for Heart Lung Innovation is a St. Paul's Hospital and UBC Research Centre James Hogg (2013 Gairdner Wightman Award Winner) and Peter Paré.

The Centre for Heart Lung Innovation (HLI), previously known as iCAPTURE and the James Hogg Research Centre, was established as the Pulmonary Research Laboratory in 1977 by Drs. Since then it has grown dramatically in scope, size, and worldwide impact. Basic and clinician scientists work together in an exciting multidisciplinary environment to address vital issues in heart, lung, and critical care disease. Situated within Providence Health Care’s St. Paul’s Hospital, a University of British Columbia teaching hospital, the HLI is a translational research centre using our basic molecular and cellular research discoveries to develop innovative approaches to prevent and treat human disease through our complementary and connected clinical research. Our focus is on developing solutions to the biggest challenges: atherosclerosis and heart failure, emphysema and other chronic pulmonary diseases, severe infections such as COVID19 and multiple organ failure. These diseases are leading causes of morbidity, mortality and cost to society in Canada and the world. Combined, these diseases are by far the greatest killers. We seek out the underlying causes so that we can develop strategies for prevention and treatment. We link our basic discoveries to improved health care through clinical research, teaching, and by translating new knowledge into clinical practice at St. Paul’s Hospital and around the world. Since disease involves both the patient and the environment, our focus on prevention seeks to understand and prevent those patient-environment interactions that lead to disease and disability. The Centre for Heart Lung Innovation has a unique multidisciplinary milieu that takes the best attributes of a busy tertiary care hospital (St. Paul’s) and combines them with the best attributes of a leading academic institution (UBC) to generate novel insight, knowledge, and solutions. It is not uncommon within the HLI to find a mathematician, a pathologist, a surgeon, and a basic scientist, joining forces to attack otherwise intractable problems. We link basic science with clinical innovation; we link a broad knowledge of inflammation with focused investigation into heart, lung, and critical care disease; we link universities, faculties, and departments together to innovate in ways that otherwise are not possible.

08/30/2025

When Jinelle Panton got her acceptance letter to the University of British Columbia, her entire world changed. It had been a long-standing dream to obtain her PhD. But the path of pursuing tertiary education abroad would prove to be fraught with difficulties.

Read about how she persevered despite challenges, her passion for equity, diversity and inclusion, and what she learned along the way.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://www.hli.ubc.ca/2025/08/academia-who-are-you/

08/22/2025

Holding a donor lung instantly educates.

Since 1977 the James Hogg Lung Biobank (JHLB) has been collecting a growing inventory of donor lung tissue and associated clinical data.

Since Darren Sutherland is often asked, he details the journey of donor lungs and their enduring potential -- where do they come from and what happens when they arrive at the biobank.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://www.hli.ubc.ca/2025/08/legacy-of-life-the-enduring-potential-of-a-donated-lung

08/08/2025

Atherosclerosis is one of the main causes of heart disease. But experimental models of atherosclerosis don't tell the whole story.

The use of multiplex imaging could improve how we study and treat atherosclerosis.

This story, written by Eric Xiang, a PhD candidate at HLI, details how Dr. Ying Wang's lab is validating and applying this innovative technique to study atherosclerosis in human arteries.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://t.co/xPUOKCUmbJ

07/29/2025

Our 2024 Annual Report is now live! 📣

The report highlights major research breakthroughs, new community partnerships, knowledge translation, and trainee accomplishments and activities, capturing the momentum and impact of HLI’s work.

Read the report via link in bio.
Or, via this link: https://simplebooklet.com/2024-hliar

07/25/2025

"Wow… I never in my life expected that I would hold my own heart,” murmurs Asher.

His heart had once beaten inside him. Now, it’s in his hands.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁?

This story, written by Coco Ng, a heart biobank technician, takes you into the lab, following her day as she receives a freshly removed heart and prepares it for research.

🔗 Read the full story via link in bio.

07/18/2025

📣New project: 3D-printed heart tissue, guided by genes!

With support from Genome Canada and Genome BC, Dr. Zachary Laksman from HLI and BC-based Axolotl Biosciences () are developing a better lab model to speed up and improve drug testing for heart disease.

The project uses human genetic information (“genomics-informed”) and stem cells to create two new "bio-inks": special printing materials that produce realistic, functional heart tissue when 3D-printed in the lab.

These printed heart tissues will help researchers model disease and test new treatments more quickly, safely and accurately. Congratulations to Dr. Laksman and Axolotl Biosciences on receiving Genome Canada and Genome BC funding for this groundbreaking project!

➥Read more via link in bio.

07/14/2025

PAID RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY – CLOUD Study 📣
We are looking for adolescents (12–18) and adults (19+) to join the CLOUD Study: a multi-year research project investigating how va**ng impacts lung health over time.

Va**ng is increasingly popular with both adolescent and adult Canadians, but the long-term health impacts remain unknown. We believe that the tools we currently have to detect lung disease in people who v**e may be insufficient and propose new ways to find lung injuries that may impact them over the course of their lives. These include exercise testing, new imaging techniques, and new breathing tests that will demonstrate how va**ng may harm their lungs. We will use these tools in both adolescent and adult Canadians to give those who v**e important information on the consequences of va**ng.

*Please note that interacting with this post (ex, through likes and comments) can identify you with the research, impacting your privacy.

🔗 Learn more about your eligibility via link in bio.

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PARTICIPATION RÉMUNÉRÉE À UN PROJET DE RECHERCHE : ÉTUDE CLOUD (Canadian Lung Outcomes in Users of Va**ng Devices)

Le vapotage est de plus en plus populaire auprès des jeunes et des adultes canadiens, mais on ne connaît pas ses effets à long terme sur la santé. Nous craignons que les outils dont nous disposons pour détecter les maladies pulmonaires chez les personnes qui pratiquent le vapotage soient insuffisants. C’est pourquoi nous proposons de nouveaux moyens de détecter les lésions pulmonaires qui peuvent les affecter. Il s’agit notamment de tests d’exercice, de nouvelles techniques d’imagerie et de nouveaux tests respiratoires qui démontreront l’effet dommageable du vapotage sur les poumons. Nous utiliserons ces outils autant pour les adolescents que pour les adultes, afin de donner aux vapoteuses et aux vapoteurs d’importantes informations sur les conséquences du vapotage.

*Sachez que l’interaction avec cette publication (par une mention « J’aime » ou un commentaire, par exemple) peut vous identifier, ce qui a un impact sur votre vie privée.

🔗 Pour en savoir plus et voir si tu es admissible, clique sur le lien dans la bio.

07/04/2025

📢 HLI Research Day 2025

Join us on August 22, 2025 for our annual Research Day, highlighting innovative trainee research in heart, lung, critical care and more. We welcome all attendees, including those from other research centres and the general public!

★August 22 | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
★Cullen Theatre, St. Paul’s Hospital
★Free admission & food provided

The day will feature:
✓ Oral + poster presentations across disciplines
✓ Rapid-fire knowledge translation session: students present research to a lay audience in

06/27/2025

📢 Congratulations to Drs. Pat Camp and David Granville for receiving the 2025 UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards!

Each year, the UBC Faculty of Medicine honours faculty members who demonstrate excellence in research, education and service, and who advance the Faculty’s mission of transforming health for everyone.

🔗 Read more via link in bio.

05/09/2025

📢 Congratulations to Dr. Tillie Hackett, recipient of the 2025 Killam Teaching Prize!

“Receiving the Killam Teaching Prize is incredibly meaningful because it reflects the value of creating inclusive, engaging learning environments where students can thrive," said Dr. Hackett. "It reinforces my belief that education is most powerful when it is collaborative, student-centred and grounded in real-world impact.”

The award is presented annually to faculty members who demonstrate exceptional dedication to teaching. Recipients are nominated by students, colleagues and alumni across the UBC Vancouver campus, and selected within each Faculty at UBC’s Vancouver campus.

🔗 Read more via link in bio.

05/06/2025

May 6 marks 💙

This year’s theme “Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL” highlights the need for better access to lifesaving asthma care, especially for those in low- and middle-income countries where 96% of global deaths from asthma occur.

Asthma affects over 260 million people worldwide and is the most common chronic disease in children and adolescents. Most deaths are preventable with proper treatment including inhaled corticosteroids, but access to care remains out of reach for many.

Today, landmarks across Canada will light up blue to support the 4.6 million Canadians living with asthma. If you are in metro Vancouver, you can catch the lights at: BC Place, Canada Place (Sails of Light), Science World, Vancouver Convention Centre. Snap the scene and share them using and to join the movement!

04/22/2025

🎓 You’re Invited: HLI Alumni Night 2025!

Join us May 1st on Thursday, from 5–7PM (PST) at St. Paul's Hospital's Cullen Theatre for an inspiring evening of stories, insight, and connection.

Meet five incredible HLI alumni as they share their journeys across academia, industry, and innovation:
➜ Dr. Tillie Hackett, UBC Professor
➜ Dr. Dorota Stefanowicz, Genome BC
➜ Dr. Kauna Usman, UBC Air Pollution Exposure Lab
➜ Dr. Kang D**g, Olink Proteomics
➜ Dr. Joshua Dubland, UBC Clinical Asst. Prof.

💬 Got questions? Bring them to the panel, or drop them in your RSVP! Dinner will be provided, so make sure to RSVP via the QR code or our link in bio.

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Room 166/1081 Burrard Street
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Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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The Centre for Heart Lung Innovation (HLI), located at St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, Canada, is a University of British Columbia (UBC) research centre supported by the UBC Faculty of Medicine and Providence Health Care. Led by Director, Dr. Don Sin, and Associate Director, Dr. Jordan Guenette, investigators and trainees at the Center for Heart Lung Innovation are using the best available technology to address the most critical challenges in heart, lung, blood vessel, and critical care diseases. Our research centre houses a Cellular Imaging and Biophysics Core, a Genetically Engineered Models (GEM) facility, a Histology facility, a Molecular Phenotyping Core (including biobanking services and a NanoString nCounter system), and among the world’s largest heart and lung tissue registries. HLI is transforming patient care by pursuing important research questions, and provides a unique resource and training facility for our many partners in the academic and industrial sectors across Canada and North America.

Our vision is to be a world leader in understanding and eliminating heart, lung, blood vessels, and critical care disease.