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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
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 …
History is always right
When I returned to Canada to find a suitable place to setup my laboratory, I was immediately drawn to the BC Cancer Agency Deeley …