Philanthropy and the Future of Immunotherapy Research
As a concept, immunotherapy fascinates a lot of people: the idea that the immune system can destroy cancer cells anywhere in the …
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The Immune System and Personalized Cancer Vaccines
In my last post, I mentioned that patients who mount a strong immune response against their cancer have a much better chance …
Immunotherapy and New Cancer Knowledge
My research at the BC Cancer Agency is focused on a brand new concept in treatment: personalized cancer vaccines. We’re working hard …
A Day at the Deeley Research Centre
Hi, my name is Dr. Brad Nelson and I’m the Director of the Deeley Research Centre at the BC Cancer Agency in …
$10 Million in Philanthropic Support Transforms Cancer Centre on Vancouver Island
Victoria, B.C. – The newly-transformed BC Cancer - Victoria opens after an extensive 10,000 square foot expansion. The new space, funded by the BC …
Introducing Guest Blogger Dr. Brad Nelson
Hello everyone, I want to start with thanks to Dr. Keith Humphries for his insightful posts on the future of stem cell research …
Dr. Keith Humphries: Looking Ahead
Science tends not to be a series of “eureka” moments but rather, if one is lucky, the odd eureka interspersed with a …
The Impact of Philanthropy at the Terry Fox Laboratory
How do BC Cancer Foundation donors support my research? The answer to be complete would take pages, literally. But let me hit …
Stem Cell Research at the Terry Fox Laboratory
My role since joining the BC Cancer Agency has been that of a full time scientist in the Terry Fox Laboratory (TFL). …
Hello from Dr. Keith Humphries
Hello, my name is Dr. Keith Humphries and I have had the privilege of working at the BC Cancer Agency as a …