Biobanks: Critical to Progress in Cancer Research
This week I would like to talk about biobanks and tell you a little more about how they work. Biobanks operate by coordinating a process …
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Discovering a Link Between Breast Cancer Research and Immunotherapy
As I described earlier this week, my colleagues and I had recently discovered a link between resistance to hormone therapy in breast cancer patients …
An Introduction to Pathology and Biobanking
In my previous post I described how I came to be a pathologist, scientist, and a biobanker. My colleagues have written fascinating posts about …
A Mix of Influences: Building a Career in Cancer Research and Care
Hello, I’m Dr. Peter Watson, a pathologist, scientist, and biobanker based at the BC Cancer Agency in Victoria. What influenced me to pursue all these …
Dr. Cheryl Ho: My Route to a Career in Oncology
My route to oncology was through coincidence and fortunate choices. As an undergraduate I was always interested in the sciences (the fact that my …
Continued Progress: The Future of Cancer Research in B.C.
Canadian society is made up of many immigrants. Currently, South Asians of Indian descent are the largest group of immigrants and many reside in …
Philanthropy and Research: Bringing Results to Patients
The BC Cancer Foundation’s sole mission is to support the BC Cancer Agency’s mandate to provide research and care to the population of British …
Advancing Breast Cancer Research in British Columbia
Breast cancer is responsible for 20-25% of all cancers. Working with expert medical oncologists such as the late Dr. Brian Norris and Dr. Lee …
My Career at the BC Cancer Agency
It is extremely out of fashion to work at one place for one’s entire career life nowadays. But, I admit that I am old-fashioned. …
Dr. Jonn Wu: The Impact of Research at the BC Cancer Agency
Since arriving at the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Centre in 1999, my roles and responsibilities have gradually evolved in interesting and sometimes unexpected …