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Mentorship
The process of becoming a scientist is certainly a complicated one, maybe lifelong. A key part of this process I’ve experienced, that is just …
Blood Cancers and my Hopes for Scientific Research
As my close family has, unfortunately, been affected by cancer, I can relate to that feeling of urgency and desire to accelerate research and …
Inspired by the BC Cancer Agency Research Centre
My search for a research laboratory focused on studying diseases immediately led me to the BC Cancer Agency Research Centre (BCCRC) and its Terry …
Victoria couple makes $100,000 Valentine’s gift to BC Cancer Foundation
Victoria, B.C. – Danny and Sandy Jadresko have spent many memorable Valentine’s Days together over their 26 years of marriage, and this year they …
My Undergraduate Career
After high school, I was accepted to the University of British Columbia (UBC). I knew I wanted to focus on cell biology and genetics, …
Origins of a scientist part II
Continuing from my previous post, what ultimately helped to navigate my academic career towards science was a fantastic science teacher I had in Grade …
Origins of a scientist part I
My name is Courteney Lai, and I am a PhD student in the Terry Fox Laboratory at the BC Cancer Agency Research Centre in …
A PhD student’s perspective
Thank you to Dr. Julian Lum for sharing your experience at the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Island Centre with us. Your immunology research is …
Radiation, Cancer, and the Immune System
Wow, January went by quickly—it is hard to believe this is my final blog post for the BC Cancer Foundation. I’d like to conclude by …
Cancer’s Sweet Tooth
Admit it. It’s true isn’t it? You love the dessert buffet line just as much as I do, or more maybe!? Well, you’re not …