Targeting MondoA: A potential new treatment for childhood leukemia
Scientists had previously noted that the presence of a large protein called MondoA was associated with worse outcomes in several pediatric cancers, but they didn’t understand why.
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UBC and BC Cancer researchers develop new test to better diagnose different types of ovarian cancer
The new test will be able to better diagnose different types of ovarian cancer, a tool that could one day guide and improve treatment options for patients.
BC Cancer and UBC researchers have identified how hormones and aging affect breast cancer in largest study of its kind
After reviewing over 7,000 cancer tissues, the correlation between hormones and aging to developing breast cancer is now better understood.
Dr. Poul Sorensen awarded the 2020 Aubrey J. Tingle Prize
Internationally recognized pediatric cancer researcher Dr. Poul Sorensen has been named the eleventh
recipient of MSFHR’s Aubrey J. Tingle Prize.
Drs. Poul Sorensen and David Huntsman named Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada
The recognition is awarded to Canadians identified as the best in their fields and who have made remarkable contributions to arts and sciences.
Dr. Poul Sorensen receives Bloom Burton Award for innovative cancer research
The Bloom Burton Award is an annual award that recognizes the most significant contributor to Canada’s innovative health care industry.
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