BC Cancer Researchers receive more than $3.9 million in grants from CIHR
Congratulations to our outstanding BC Cancer researchers who were awarded 2021 Spring Project Grants by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
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BC Cancer Summit 2021: Registration is now open
Registration for the virtual BC Cancer Summit is now open! The Summit provides education, professional development and relationship building opportunities for oncology professionals from all specialties and disciplines.
BC Cancer Practice-based Research Challenge announces funding for five teams
The Practice-based Research Challenge is an annual program that provides training, mentorship, and funding to help clinicians develop and conduct research projects inspired by their practice and the desire to improve patient care. Five teams have been awarded funding to conduct small-scale research projects in their own clinical settings. One of the teams is led by Hilary Cochrane, a speech language pathologist from BC Cancer - Victoria:
Dr. Poul Sorensen awarded Order of British Columbia
Congratulations to Dr. Sorensen for receiving the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest form of recognition.
Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network accelerates precision medicine plan with signing of Contribution Agreement with Health Canada
Vancouver, BC -- The Government of Canada and the Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) have jointly signed a Contribution Agreement which opens the door for the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network to begin operating.
Dr. Connie Eaves elected into the prestigious Royal Society
The BC Cancer distinguished scientist joins the ranks of other esteemed scientists including Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein and Charles Darwin.
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