Dr. Janessa Laskin: Evolution of an Oncologist
Thinking back on how I came to be an oncologist at BC Cancer - Vancouver could appear to be a linear course, but to …
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Introducing November Guest Blogger Dr. Janessa Laskin
I’d like to start by saying thank you to the BC Cancer Foundation’s incredible community of supporters, who on Saturday raised a …
Personalized Onco-Genomics sets a global precedent
The Personalized Onco-Genomics (POG) Program sets a global precedent both in terms of the diversity of cancers investigated and the number of patients …
BC Cancer Foundation 2014 Inspiration Gala Provides Astounding $5 Million to Crack the Cancer Code
Vancouver, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation’s 10th annual Inspiration Gala, presented by Encana, raised a record-breaking $5 million in support of the BC …
Super Seniors: What Health and Longevity can Teach us About Cancer
Hello Readers, I mentioned in a previous blog that one of the most important tasks of a researcher is to train the next …
Philanthropy and Research: More Important Now than Ever
Hello Readers - this week I will tell you about how research labs work, how we obtain funds and how donors are increasingly important …
Studying the Genetic Factors of Lymphoid Cancer in Families
Hello again. This week I’ll tell you what it’s like to be a Principal Investigator at the BC Cancer Agency Research Centre. I have a …
The BC Cancer Agency’s Genito-Urinary tumour group and Radiotherapy Program approve and implement HDR brachytherapy “boost”
The BC Cancer Agency’s Genito-Urinary tumour group and Radiotherapy Program approve and implement HDR brachytherapy “boost” (implanted radiation in addition to standard external beam …
Dr. Angie Brooks-Wilson: Building a Career from a Lifelong Curiosity about Science
Hi, I’m Angie Brooks-Wilson, and I lead a research laboratory within the Genome Sciences Centre at the BC Cancer Agency. I’m the only scientist …
Introducing October Guest Blogger Dr. Angela Brooks-Wilson
I want to start by thanking Dr. Ross Halperin for providing a close look at his work at the BC Cancer Agency and sharing …