How technology is helping genomics
As I mentioned in my last post, the amount of DNA in your body is astounding, as is the number of cells, which has …
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What is genomics?
Since genomics can seem complicated, let’s start with the basics so that you understand a bit better what my team does. Many people are aware …
Meet Dr. Marco Marra
Hello readers! My name is Marco and I’m the Director of the BC Cancer Agency’s Genome Sciences Centre. I’ll explain a bit more about …
Introducing January’s Guest Blogger
It is my pleasure to introduce January’s guest blogger Dr. Marco Marra, head of the BC Cancer Agency’s Genome Sciences Centre (GSC). If you've …
A pitch for radiation therapy
Dr. Devin Schellenberg talks about his role as a radiation oncologist. (more…)
Why do clinical trials require/deserve funding?
When thinking about what I wanted to write in today’s post, I knew I first wanted to say thank you to George and Margaret …
Southern Interior residents invited to take part in major cancer prevention study
January 5, 2011, Kelowna, BC – The BC Generations Project came to the Southern Interior this morning, and with it came a call for …
B.C.’s cancer survival rates stand out
I’m pleased to be today’s special guest blogger and to share with you our excitement about a study that highlights the quality of cancer …
B.C.’s cancer survival rates bode well in international comparison
December 21, 2010, Vancouver, BC – B.C. has encouraging survival outcomes in breast and ovarian cancer, taking top rank in a comprehensive data study …
About Clinical Trials
I wanted to start by speaking a bit about the Clinical Trials Unit at the Abbotsford Centre. “Clinical trials” is a term that encompasses …