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 …
Experimental Therapeutics
Dr. Marcel Bally: A Look at the Future of Cancer Treatment
Looking into the future for me is always about looking backwards. When I first became interested in using drug delivery systems for cancer treatment over …
How Philanthropy Fuels Research Into New Cancer Treatments
It has been recognized for a long time that treatment outcomes for patients with cancer improve when drugs are used in combination. Yet my …
Drug Development: Looking for Effective Combinations
My work with reformulating the anticancer drug vincristine led to a pivotal moment in my training and development as a scientist at the BC …
Drug Development: From Laboratory Research to New Treatment Options for Cancer
If you read last week’s posts, then you’ll know I got started at the BC Cancer Agency after being terminated (without cause : ) from …
A Moment in Time: How a Background in Biology Led Me to the BC Cancer Agency
So, how did I end up with a career in cancer research? I wonder myself at times, but always attribute my career path to …
Dr. Marcel Bally: Turning Points in my Journey to a Career in Cancer Medicine
Hello, I’m Dr. Marcel Bally and I’m pleased to be blogging this month. Although I was born in Calgary and spent my first eight years …
Celebrating a Milestone and Introducing June Guest Blogger Dr. Marcel Bally
Hi everyone, Before I introduce our guest blogger for June, some exciting news: this month, the BC Cancer Agency Research Centre (CRC) celebrates its 10th …