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BC Cancer Research has become a formal UBC-approved and Provincial Health Authority Services Authority-approved (PHSA) research institute — a move set to enhance British Columbia’s leadership position in cancer research innovation.

Congratulations to Drs. Aly Karsan and Poul Sorensen for their remarkable accomplishments. These awards are presented annually to recognize talented individuals and organizations that represent the life sciences ecosystem in B.C. which includes academia, health institutions, research and development, SMEs, government and industry.

A new coronavirus is the cause of an outbreak of respiratory infections, now known as COVID-19. B.C. has confirmed cases of coronavirus; however the risk to Canadians continues to be low.

Internationally recognized pediatric cancer researcher Dr. Poul Sorensen has been named the eleventh recipient of MSFHR’s Aubrey J. Tingle Prize.

This understanding may be applicable to other cancer types in the future.

Summer research studentships sponsored by the BC Cancer Foundation are available to support senior undergraduate university students and/or junior medical or dental students seeking hands-on training in cancer research in B.C. during the period of May 1 to August 31, 2020.