All Terry Fox Laboratory faculty have cross-appointments in various Departments of the University of British Columbia and have built an international reputation for standards of excellence in research and training. Previous trainees now hold appointments at the Universities and biotech companies. This reflects a tradition of selecting superior students who are, themselves, equally committed to the pursuit of a career of scientific discovery and contribution to advances in patient care and the commercialization of new reagents and devices.
Training
Graduate Study
Faculty within the Terry Fox laboratory are affiliated with various academic departments at the University of British Columbia and have trained ~150 graduate students. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Science (MSc) degrees can be pursued through UBC in Medical Genetics, Interdisciplinary Oncology, Experimental Medicine, Cell & Developmental Biology, Bioinformatics, Genome Science & Technology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine as well as through the newly formed School of Biomedical Engineering. The program chosen depends on interests of the student and the UBC affiliations of their supervisor.
Postdoctoral Training
Postdoctoral training (not leading to a further degree) is available at both the post-PhD and post-MD level. Typically such training is for 2-3 years. The TFL is a highly sought research environment for postdoctoral fellows and has trained nearly 250 such fellows from around the world.
Undergraduate / Exchange Studies
A variety of training opportunities exist for individuals without a bachelor's degree or haven't enrolled into a graduate program but wishing to gain experience in the TFL research environment. These include co-op studies, summer studentships, directed studies, visiting student programs etc.
Resources for Trainees
The BCCRC Graduate Student and Post Doctoral Society (GrasPods) is a trainee-run society whose mission is to further enrich the wonderful training environment at BC Cancer by providing academic, social, and personal well-being support for their members. GrasPods events include: Academic Workshops, Sport Events, Trainee Lunches, and Jobs in Science Interview Series. More information
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