Personalis in Partnership with BC Cancer to Assess Clinical and Economic Benefits of ctDNA for Colorectal and Pancreatic Cancers
Personalis’ Next Personal™ liquid biopsy assay will be deployed in study collaboration
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Dr. Stephen Chia appointed Head of Department of Clinical Research
Dr. Stephen Chia was recently announced as the new head of clinical research at the BC Cancer Research Institute. In addition to this role, he retains his position as a medical oncologist at BC Cancer - Vancouver, a Professor of medicine within the Department of Medicine at UBC and the Division head for Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, UBC.
An active clinician-researcher, Dr. Chia is the current chair of the BC Cancer Breast Tumour Group and Chair of the BC Cancer Tumour Group Council. He is also the co-chair of the Breast Disease Site for the CCTG.
Precision medicine for prostate cancer: new clinical trial uses liquid biopsies for genomic testing
A new B.C.-led national clinical trial is considered a major advancement in precision medicine for prostate cancer, and is the first of its kind in the world.
Changing the outcome: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces new nuclear medicine hub in Vancouver
B.C. ranks among the best in the world for cancer outcomes and is a leader in cancer research and precision medicine.
12 BC Cancer researchers receive more than $4.6 million in grants from CIHR
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research will provide funding to support their world-leading cancer research for years to come.
BC Cancer Practice-based Research Challenge announces funding for five teams
The Practice-based Research Challenge bridges the gap between clinical practice and research by empowering point-of-care interprofessional clinical teams to identify challenging clinical issues and find evidence-based answers through research.
BC Cancer Foundation is the fundraising partner of BC Cancer, which includes BC Cancer Research. Together with our donors, we are changing cancer outcomes for British Columbians by funding innovative research and personalized treatment and care.