We are a provincial program that provides services, support, and advice to researchers and biobanks on accessing, collecting, and utilizing human biospecimens and associated data for health research.
Our Research Platform
Our research platform draws on a collaborative network of clinicians and health care professionals working to engage with patients and to provide biospecimens and information to support translational cancer research in BC, Canada, and globally.
The BBRS provides the following services:
For biospecimens - we provide access to our collection of banked biospecimens and provide custom contract prospective collection services for specific research projects
For Researchers - we provide advice, training, education, and contract biobanking setup services to researchers and institutions wishing to set up their own collections
The Tumour Tissue Repository (active biobank of the BBRS) was awarded the 2025 Deeley Research Centre award for outstanding contribution to cancer research on Vancouver Island.
Advancing the efficiency and impact of biomedical research and data using human biospecimens.
Providing exceptional support and education on all aspects of biobanking globally.
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.