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Introducing July Guest Blogger Dr. Rasika Rajapakshe
Hi everyone, Warm thanks to our June guest blogger Dr. Marcel Bally for sharing with us the incredible journey of promising new cancer …
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 …
Cancer Research in BC Celebrates a Decade of Discovery
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The BC Cancer Agency Research Centre celebrates its tenth birthday and a decade of discovery from its labs. “From humble …
$52.2 Million Raised in Support of Cancer Research and Innovations in Care
I’d like to briefly interrupt Dr. Bally’s blog with an exciting announcement: Thanks to the generous support of 100,000 donors, the BC Cancer …
BC Cancer Foundation Announces $52.2 Million for Life-saving Cancer Research in British Columbia
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation announced $52.2 million raised in support of life-saving cancer research. Through the generosity of 100,000 British Columbians …
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 …