Register to join UBC’s Green College on Thursday, September 25 for a public lecture by visiting scientist Dr. Emmanuelle Helloin on why preserving microbial diversity is strategic for a healthier future.
Biological Resource Centres (BRCs) play a crucial role across many scientific domains by acting as specialized libraries for living organisms and their genetic material. Their work in preservation and distribution is fundamental to research and innovation in the animal, plant, environmental, and microbial fields. This talk will focus on microbial BRCs, explaining why preserving microbial diversity is strategic for a healthier future, and for innovation across various sectors (such as fermented foods, plant production, and animal and human health). The presentation will also look at how these centres operate, including the specific functions and processes involved in collecting, preserving, and distributing microbial resources.
- Date: Thursday, September 25 from 5–6:30 pm. Reception to follow
- Location: Hybrid event
- In person: Coach House, Green College, UBC Vancouver
- Livestream option available
