Research Day

BPI Research Day 2026

May 1, 2026, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

LOCATION: Life Science Centre (LSC) - West Atrium at 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3 (Click the link to find the exact location of the venue)

ABOUT THE EVENT

"Connecting & Empowering Next-Gen Innovators"

Join us for our annual signature event, where we celebrate BPI researchers' innovations in sustainable bio-based materials. Open to BPI affiliates and partners, this event offers an invaluable opportunity for learning, networking, and building partnerships.

We're excited to spotlight our rising researchers through a poster competition, providing them with a platform to showcase their work and enhance their presentation skills. Aimed at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, this event strengthens our research network within and beyond the community. Come celebrate the conclusion of the academic year with colleagues and friends over complimentary lunch and drinks!

PROGRAM

  • 10:00 AM  Coffee & Mingle
  • 10:30 AM  Welcome & BPI Update
    • Dr. Charles Haynes, Head, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, UBC
    • Dr. David Kitts, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Land & Food Systems, UBC
    • Dr. Orlando Rojas, Scientific Director, BioProducts Institute, UBC
  • 11:00 AM  Poster Session #1
  • 12:00 PM   Networking Lunch
  • 12:30 PM  Poster Session #2 (Lunch continues)
  • 1:30 PM    Keynote Presentations
    • Dr. Tianxi Yang, Assistant Professor, Food Science, UBC
    • Dr. Saad Khan, INVISTA Professor, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University
  • 2:00 PM   BPI ATR Update - Dr. Titichai Navessin, Director of Operations, BioProducts Institute, UBC
  • 2:05 PM    Award Ceremony

MC: Dr. Gregory Paradis, Assistant Professor, Forest Resources Management, UBC

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POSTER COMPETITION

All BPI-affiliated undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdocs, are invited to join the poster competition. Click here to find the presentation guidelines and judging criteria. 

Abstract submission deadline is Apr 17. 

Competition Prizes
  • Best Poster Awards: The top three posters will each receive a $500 travel and education award for conference or course registration.
  • EDI.I Excellence Award: One winner will receive a $500 travel and education award.
  • PackLead Poster Award: The top poster from the UBC PackLead Program will receive a $500 travel and education award.
  • People’s Choice Awards: One audience favorite per session will receive a $100 Visa gift card.

STAMP RALLY & GIVEAWAYS

Guests can participate in a stamp rally to win a prize. Those who visit 15+ posters and collect stamps from the presenters can enter the prize draw to win a $100 gift card. 

PARKING

We suggest using one of the following parkades which are located within a 5 min walk. Their rates are $2.25 per 1/2 hour up to a daily max of $22. 

  • Health Science Parkade, 2250 Health Sciences Mall, V6T 1Z3
  • Thunderbird Parkade, 6085 Thunderbird Boulevard V6T 1Z3

For more details, view the university parkade and parking lot map.

 

Registration

Organization
Job Title
Do you want to participate in the Poster Competition?
Would you like to compete for the EDI.I Excellence Award?
Would you be interested in serving as a judge?
Judges are expected to be available from 9:40 AM to 1:30 PM for the judges’ meeting and evaluation sessions. A BPI mug will be provided as a token of appreciation.
Would you like to volunteer to assist at the event?
Volunteers will receive a $25 Amazon e-gift card.
In which area would you like to volunteer?
In the event that applications exceed available volunteer positions, priority will be given to poster competition participants and those who register for multiple shifts.
Would you like to receive emails about BPI events and programs?

Please note that it may take up to 30 seconds from hitting the Submit button below to get a confirmation message and email.  Clicking on the button again during this time will create a duplicate registration.

Bioproducts Institute

2385 East Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4
E-mail contact.bpi@ubc.ca

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver are funded through the Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters program.

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