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Creating a Lab for Lung Cancer Research
I started in May of 2014 as a Scientist in the Department of Integrative Oncology at the BC Cancer Agency Research Centre. As opposed …
B.C.’s Conconi Family to Match Donations Dollar-for-Dollar up to $1 Million
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation and Robert L. Conconi Foundation announce an exciting opportunity that will see donations matched up to $1 …
From Student to Scientist
Back when I was a student, Dr. Wan Lam had a new group that was pioneering a cutting-edge technology to enable the first comprehensive …
Hope Couture raises $460,000 to Change the Landscape of Breast Cancer Care in British Columbia
Vancouver, BC – The BC Cancer Foundation’s 2015 Hope Couture, presented by Peterson, announced an incredible $460,000 raised to support the Breast Cancer Research …
Dr. Will Lockwood: Developing a Passion for Cancer Research
Hi, my name is Will Lockwood and I am a scientist at the BC Cancer Agency. My path to a career in cancer research …
Hello from Lou Del Gobbo and Introducing September Guest Blogger
Hello everyone, I’m Lou Del Gobbo, Interim President & CEO of the BC Cancer Foundation, and I’m very pleased to introduce our September guest …
Farewell from Douglas Nelson, President & CEO
This past weekend, 2,087 cyclists joined us on the seventh annual Ride to Conquer Cancer, raising an incredible $8.4 million for cancer …
The 7th annual Ride to Conquer Cancer presented by Silver Wheaton announces $8.4 million raised
VANCOUVER, August 29, 2015 - The Ride to Conquer Cancer presented by Silver Wheaton announced 2,087 riders helped raise $8.4 million for the …
Understanding the Experiences of Oral Cancer Patients
This year, in addition to tackling yet-to-be-solved problems through research, we commenced the Patient Support Initiative (PSI). Understanding the experiences of oral cancer patients …
BC Cancer Foundation co-funds two Terry Fox New Investigators
Vancouver, BC -Two local cancer researchers will use nearly $1-million in new research funding to explore ways to treat leukemia and diagnose …