Questions of medicine and science formed half way ‘round the world
My path to a career in science and medicine was convoluted, but not without direction. I grew up in east Africa on an island …
BC Oral Cancer Prevention Program
Philanthropy, Research and the Ride to Conquer Cancer
BC Cancer Foundation donors have helped me build a strong foundation for oral cancer research. The hallmark of my research is the COOLS …
Translational Research: From the Laboratory to Patient Care
My primary research focus is on translational research—from bench to bedside—applying new technologies and findings from the laboratory to patient care. This involves …
Understanding Oral Cancer
In my last post, I shared how I came from Taiwan to British Columbia to study oral cancer, but my training didn’t stop after …
Dr. Catherine Poh: How I Became an Oral Cancer Researcher
Hello, my name is Catherine Poh and I am an oral cancer researcher. I took the “long way” to get to where I …
Introducing August Guest Blogger Dr. Catherine Poh
Thank you to our July guest blogger Dr. Rasika Rajapakshe for taking us behind the scenes at the BC Cancer Agency Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins …
Introducing September Guest Blogger Dr. Ross Halperin
Before I welcome our September guest blogger, I have some exciting news to share: Over the past several years, the BC Cancer Foundation has been …
Dr. Denise Laronde: My Journey from Student to Teacher
Hello! My name is Dr. Denise Laronde and I am pleased to be wrapping up the month of blog posts from the BC OCPP …
Supporting Oral Cancer Research through Community and Philanthropy
Hello, my name is Brenda Currie and my journey to support oral cancer research through community-based philanthropy was a deliberate choice. I was …
Seeing Oral Cancer from Both Sides: Marcia Eaton’s Story
Hello, my name is Marcia Eaton and I am very pleased to be blogging this month! In grade 10, I was given an assignment to …