Dr. Megan Levings and her team have recently published two papers on the very different functions and uses of regulatory T cells (Tregs). Tregs are immune cells that help to rein in immune responses to ensure that they don’t go too far and begin harming healthy tissues in their pursuit of foreign invaders.
Rita Jekabsons is Senior Research Development Coordinator of the Research & Technology Development Office.
Experience
Senior Research Development Coordinator, p/t, 2013-present
Research Grants & Contracts Officer, Human Early Learning Partnership, UBC, 2011-2014
Research Grants Facilitator / Assistant, Faculty of Education, UBC, 2009-2013
Research Grants Assistant, RTDO, 2007-2009
Education & Training
BA English, UBC
Contact
Rita Jekabsons, BA
Senior Research Development Coordinator
Research & Technology Development Office
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
950 West 28 Avenue
Vancouver, BC
Canada V5Z 4H4
Office: Room 3106
Phone: 604-875-2000 ext. 4096
Email: rjekabsons@bcchr.ca
