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Why philanthropy is important to the PMP
Dr. Aly Karsan talks about why philanthropy is important to the PMP.
Virtual Marathon for Medical Research: Supporting breast cancer research
This is a brief interruption to Dr. Aly Karsan’s blogging to share an interesting fundraising opportunity that is happening right now online—it’s a virtual …
The Personalized Medicine Project (PMP)
Right now, cancer treatment is predominantly a one-size-fits-all approach. Cancer patients may undergo multiple courses of treatments until the right one for them is …
BC Cancer Foundation Inaugural Discovery Luncheon to advance prostate cancer pilot project
KELOWNA, B.C. November 16, 2011 – Funds raised today at the BC Cancer Foundation’s Inaugural Discovery Luncheon will support an innovative research project and …
A closer look at acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Eventually, I wanted to enhance the bridging of my clinical and research work, and the BC Cancer Agency was—and continues to be—a …
B.C. father wants to change the story for future pediatric cancer patients
Vancouver, B.C. - Patrick Sullivan lost his three-year-old son to a rare cancer and is committed to changing future outcomes. To aid with this, …
About me—From Queen’s to Vancouver
Hello, my name is Aly Karsan and I am the head of the Centre for Clinical Diagnostic Genomics and the Medical Director of the …
Jingle Mingle introduces exciting opportunity to support state-of-the-art research technology on Vancouver Island
Victoria, B.C. - The BC Cancer Foundation’s Jingle Mingle — Victoria’s holiday season cocktail-party of the year— introduces Equip-a-Need for 2011. “Equip-a-Need will add an …
Cancer Speak: November 4, 2011
I’m really excited about what’s to come with Dr. Aly Karsan’s posts, but I had to take this chance to talk about some timely …
Introducing Dr. Aly Karsan
Around the office at the BC Cancer Foundation we are still thrilled with the success of last week’s Inspiration Gala event. To those …