What is Life Science Research Night?
LSRN is URO’s annual largest event, held in collaboration with several UBC clubs dedicated to undergraduate students specializing in life sciences. It brings together researchers, academics, and industry professionals for a series of workshops and panels that highlight the various research opportunities at UBC, as well as professional skills associated with a life science career. Following the workshops, there are opportunities to network with our speakers, industry sponsors, and our collaborators, as well as exploring research projects presented by fellow undergraduates!
This year, LSRN will be taking place in the UBC AMS Nest on Monday, November 23, 2026 from 5:00-9:00 PM.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP here!
Schedule
| 5:15 – 5:45 PM | Opening & Keynote Remark |
| 5:50 – 6:20 PM | Workshop Timeslot A |
| 6:25 – 6:55 PM | Workshop Timeslot B |
| 7:00 – 7:30 PM | Workshop Timeslot C |
| 7:45 – 9:00 PM | Boothing, Networking, and Poster Presentations |
Workshops
Evolving every year, LSRN’s workshops are the most anticipated part of the evening. We host 15+ workshops, including ‘Opportunities at BC Children’s Hospital’, ‘MD vs MD/PhD vs PhD’, and ‘How to Approach Faculty’.
This year, we are excited to introduce the following workshops:
*These workshops are hosted at 2 different timeslots. Feel free to attend just one session
Please visit here for more details about the workshops.
Networking and Boothing Session
In the mingling session, we invite all our collaborators, attendees, sponsors, and speakers to celebrate the evening. Visit our club collaborators’ booth to learn more about their initiatives!
- UBC Biochemistry Student Association
- UBC Biological Sciences Society
- Science Undergraduate Society
- UBC Biomolecular Design Competition
- UBC-BCIT Biotechnology Club
- UBC Medicine4Youth
- UBC Vaccine Literacy Club
Booth-only arrangement:
- BioInnovate UBC
Poster Presentation
UBC undergraduate researchers are invited to showcase their work through poster presentations at our event. It’s a fantastic opportunity to share your research, gain experience in scientific discourse, and connect with a supportive and curious community!
If you are interested in presenting your research poster, please RSVP here!
Sponsor
FAQ
Is there an admission fee?
Nope, LSRN is free for everyone, even to those who are not URO members!
Will the event be useful to me as a lower year undergraduate?
Absolutely! Most of our workshops are designed to help new undergraduates explore research opportunities and discover how to get involved.
Will the event be useful to me as an upper-year undergraduate?
For sure! Some of our workshops aim to highlight the diverse career paths in life science beyond university, including opportunities in medicine, academia, and industry.
Do I have to stay for the entire duration of the event?
Nope. While it would be nice to have you for the whole evening, we completely understand if you can only visit a couple workshops.
Contact Us
If you have questions or suggestions, contact us at student.uro.ubc@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!