Strand seq: a new way to understand our DNA
A new DNA sequencing approach is giving scientists a clearer view of the human genome and improving how we understand the genetic basis of disease.
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ISSCR honours Drs. Allen and Connie Eaves with lifetime achievement award
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has named Dr. Allen Eaves and the late Dr. Connie Eaves as recipients of the 2026 ISSCR Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing their transformative contributions to stem cell science, leukemia research, mentorship and the global biotechnology ecosystem.
Florian Kuchenbauer and Peter Stirling receive 2025 Cancer Research Society 2025 Operating Grants
Two BC Cancer researchers are recipients of 2025 Operating Grants from the Cancer Research Society.
Dr. Florian Kuchenbauer received a grant for the project, “Targeting APOBEC3B-induced replication stress in multiple myeloma with TP53 abnormalities.”
Dr. Peter Stirling received a grant for the project, “Inhibiting DNA2 nuclease for selective killing of ALT positive cancers.”
Celebration of the Year
TFL (Oncogenesis and Cell Biology) celebrated the holidays through door decoration, PI pageant, group skits and lots of more fun activities.
Thank you TFLers, for all your hard work and commitment during the past year. Wish all of you a peaceful and joyful holiday and look forward to a happy, healthy and productive 2026!
TFL at the Terry Fox run
Our researchers and staff were out in force at the Terry Fox run this year, despite the weather!
Recipients of BC Cancer Foundation 2025 Rising Stars Graduate Awards competition announced
Congratulations to the recipients of the BC Cancer Foundation (BCCF) Rising Stars Graduate Awards competition!
This year’s awardees are:
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.