The BC Cancer Summit, held from November 21 to 23 at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver, was an opportunity for all cancer disciplines and specialty groups to engage and share the most current developments in science, translational research, clinical trials, prevention, treatment, safety, clinical and palliative care, ethics, and survivorship.
BC Cancer’s Genome Sciences Centre also celebrated its 20th anniversary. In this time, the GSC has advanced our modern understanding of cancer and has helped B.C. achieve some of the best cancer outcomes in the world. To celebrate this milestone, the GSC held a symposium where partners, collaborators and alumni shared their genome science breakthroughs which continue to improve care, advance research, and enhance our understanding of molecular biology.
The Summit further provided an opportunity for us to celebrate our remarkable work across the province. The awards highlighted outstanding ways of our researchers, staff, and students are making a difference to patients and families facing cancer. Congratulations to all the award recipients of the BC Cancer Excellence Awards, Lloyd Skarsgard Awards, Terry Fox Research Institute poster presentations and rapid fire talks, and Dr. Cyril Gilks for the Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal.
BC Cancer Excellence Awards:
- Unsung Hero:
- Craig Giles, Patient Care Aide, BC Cancer – Surrey
- Workplace Inspiration:
- Dr. Stacy Miller, Radiation Oncologist, Executive Medical Director, BC Cancer – Prince George
- Patient Care Champion (nominated by staff):
- Dr. Karen Goddard, Radiation Oncologist, BC Cancer – Vancouver
- Patient Care Champion (nominated by patients):
- Dr. Phillip Malpass, Nelson - Community Oncology Network
- Teamwork and Collaboration in Action:
- Early Palliative Integration into Cancer Care (EPICC) Team: Dr. Michael McKenzie, Sara Camano, Antony Porcino, Beth Skuggedal, Prince George Implementation Team, EPICC model of care, education and evaluation working groups
- Innovation and Discovery in Action:
- Kelowna Brachytherapy Team: Drs. Juanita Crook, François Bachand, Deidre Batchelar, and Michelle Hilts, BC Cancer – Kelowna
Lloyd Skarsgard Awards:
- Dr. Daiana Becker dos Santos (First Prize)
- Dr. Shaun Jackman (Second Prize)
- Dr. Allen W. Zhang (Third Prize)
Rapid Fire Talk Awards:
- T. Roderick Docking
- Sophie Jansen
- Dionzie Ong
Poster Winners:
Cancer Biology:
- Erin Marshall
- Veronique LeBlanc
Population Health and Health Services:
- Scott Beck
- Colleen Chambers
Informatics:
- Kevin Yang
- Alvin Qui
Patient Experience and Supportive Care:
- Maryam Soleimani
- Kendra Zadravec
Translational/Clinical Research:
- T. Roderick Docking
- Daniel C. Louie
- Kouther Noureddine
Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal:
- Dr. Blake Gilks