Dr. David Huntsman awarded Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal

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. 
 

Studying six childhood sarcomas to improve survival and life after treatment

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.

Canadian and US cancer researchers form special super team to improve treatments and outcomes for patients with osteosarcoma, the rare bone cancer that Terry Fox had

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.

Dr. Poul Sorensen honoured with Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research

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 researchers receive UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards

Each year, the UBC Faculty of Medicine (FoM) recognizes faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service, and who are dedicated to advancing both the Faculty’s values and vision of transforming health for everyone.

Two BC Cancer researchers are recipients of the 2025 UBC FoM Distinguished Achievement Awards in the following categories: 

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