The seed2STEM Summer Research Program for Indigenous Youth increases Indigenous representation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by offering paid, six-week research studentships for Indigenous high school and university students across BC. Developed by ICORD, the program expanded this past summer to BC Cancer in partnership with the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative.
Building a new chapter
Pictured above is Dr. Huntsman in St. Johns Newfoundland, near the place where Terry Fox began his run.
The Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal is awarded to outstanding individuals who have a track record of making a difference in cancer care. We are proud to share that Dr. David Huntsman, distinguished scientist at the BC Cancer Research Institute and professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia, is the recipient of this year’s prestigious award.
With renewed support from a $5.5-million Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grant, leading researchers from BC Cancer and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are determined to change how we understand and treat sarcomas – rare and aggressive bone and soft tissue cancers that disproportionately affect young people.
In a national first, a team of top Canadian cancer researchers, including BC Cancer distinguished scientist Dr. Poul Sorensen, is joining forces with world-class US scientists at leading cancer institutes south of the border to tackle together the challenges of osteosarcoma (bone cancer), or what is sometimes called the Terry Fox cancer.
Congratulations to the recipients of the BC Cancer Foundation (BCCF) Rising Stars Graduate Awards competition!
This year’s awardees are:
The 2025 Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research was awarded to Dr. Poul Sorensen for his revolutionary contributions to pediatric cancer diagnostics and care. The award is a UBC Faculty of Medicine National Research Prize, which celebrates individuals who exemplify excellence in scientific research and ongoing impact in their respective fields.
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.