Clinical trials paving new path for breast cancer care in BC
One of the most exciting areas of breast cancer research is the study of genomics. Genomics is about understanding the genetic makeup of different …
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A time to recognize research and care
Hello, my name is Dr. Stephen Chia and I am a medical oncologist here at BC Cancer, as well as the chair of the …
My Path to a Career in Cancer Research (Part III)
The sequencers at the GSC were rapidly gaining improvements in read length and throughput. I spent my time working with the more interesting (and …
Love what you do and it doesn’t feel like work
My name is Intan Schrader and I am co-medical director of the Hereditary Cancer Program with Sophie Sun. I am a medical geneticist, specializing …
First “clinical trial” in Grade 6 for this doctor
I am a medical oncologist and co-medical director of the Hereditary Cancer Program, with Intan Schrader. I grew up in Toronto, and first became …
Conquering cancer on two wheels
In my previous post I mentioned the BC Cancer Agency’s OVCARE team and the great work they’ve done to position themselves as one of …
Planting seeds for future researchers
Last week I introduced some exciting, innovative work we are doing at the BC Cancer Agency – Southern Interior on permanent breast seed implant …
Contributing to Innovation in Health Care – Part 2
Yesterday, I shared how an innovative treatment for breast cancer is being offered in Kelowna, which has the promise to be implemented more widely …
Contributing to Innovation in Health Care – Part 1
Hello again. The timing of this post has landed in the midst of a very exciting week for me, as I am currently attending …
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 …