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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Super Seniors: What Health and Longevity can Teach us About Cancer
Hello Readers, I mentioned in a previous blog that one of the most important tasks of a researcher is to train the next …
Philanthropy and Research: More Important Now than Ever
Hello Readers - this week I will tell you about how research labs work, how we obtain funds and how donors are increasingly important …
Studying the Genetic Factors of Lymphoid Cancer in Families
Hello again. This week I’ll tell you what it’s like to be a Principal Investigator at the BC Cancer Agency Research Centre. I have a …
The BC Cancer Agency’s Genito-Urinary tumour group and Radiotherapy Program approve and implement HDR brachytherapy “boost”
The BC Cancer Agency’s Genito-Urinary tumour group and Radiotherapy Program approve and implement HDR brachytherapy “boost” (implanted radiation in addition to standard external beam …
Dr. Angie Brooks-Wilson: Building a Career from a Lifelong Curiosity about Science
Hi, I’m Angie Brooks-Wilson, and I lead a research laboratory within the Genome Sciences Centre at the BC Cancer Agency. I’m the only scientist …
Introducing October Guest Blogger Dr. Angela Brooks-Wilson
I want to start by thanking Dr. Ross Halperin for providing a close look at his work at the BC Cancer Agency and sharing …
BC Cancer Foundation Donors: Helping to Elevate Care for Cancer Patients in B.C.
Working at the BC Cancer Agency is a privilege. It is gratifying to deliver the best care possible to patients, yet challenges remain. We …
A Significant Role: How BC Cancer Foundation Donors Support the BC Cancer Agency
The BC Cancer Foundation is a valuable partner to the BC Cancer Agency. By supporting the work of scientists and clinicians, BC Cancer Foundation …
Improving Options for Patients: Bringing the Best Radiotherapy Technology to B.C.
As I mentioned in my last post, I do less research now than earlier in my career. However when I do have time for …
Hope Couture raises $1.5 million to Create New Possibilities for Hard-To-Treat Cancers in BC
Vancouver, BC – Today, the BC Cancer Foundation’s inaugural Hope Couture fundraising event raised an incredible $1.5 million to support the purchase of a …