Dr. David Huntsman has been awarded the 2025 Rosalind Franklin Prize for Excellence in Ovarian Cancer Research by the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), recognizing his findings that have profoundly impacted the treatment of certain ovarian cancer subtypes.
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that the Government of Canada and partners are investing over $41 million in groundbreaking cancer prevention research.
A prevention strategy developed by BC researchers reduces the risk of the most common and deadly form of ovarian cancer by nearly 80 per cent, according to a new UBC study published today in JAMA Network Open.
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.
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.