Facilitating the research of numerous nationally and internationally recognized scientists, in over sixty labs across British Columbia, to improve cancer care.

BC Cancer Research strives to improve the lives of patients through the integration of basic biomedical research, genomics, clinical trials, health services research, cancer surveillance, population health, and the development of innovative new technology, programs, and interventions. Organized through departments and programs with various themes, BC Cancer supports groundbreaking cancer research and personalized care approaches through world-class facilities and platforms including genomics, bioinformatics, imaging, drug development and tissue banking.

Our Research

At BC Cancer, collaboration is at the root of every discovery and breakthrough that impacts patient care. Our 2024 Research Report showcases the many achievements at BC Cancer that were a result of our priority to integrate research and cancer care, and continue collaborations with local, national and international partners.

Read the 2024 BC Cancer Research Report

News & Events

BC Cancer–Kelowna IND240 Clinical Trials Team recognized with IND Team Award

Congratulations to the BC Cancer – Kelowna IND240 Clinical Trials Team on receiving the IND Team Award from the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG), presented at the CCTG Spring Meeting.

The award recognizes non-MD trial team members for their outstanding contributions and dedication to the success of clinical trials within the IND Program.

New blood test breakthrough advances early detection and prevention in hereditary cancer

A groundbreaking new blood test developed by BC Cancer is changing how families identify and manage inherited cancer risk, eliminating unnecessary testing on one side of a family while bringing life-saving clarity to the other.

BC Cancer scientists have developed a world-first technology, Parent-of-Origin-Aware Genomic Analysis (POAga) which can determine, with 98% accuracy, whether a cancer-causing gene mutation was inherited from a patient's mother or father – using only a single blood sample.

New national survey study aims to improve equity in Canadian cancer clinical trials

A new Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) survey study, SC32S, has opened across Canada to collect sociodemographic data from cancer clinical trial participants and assess whether asking questions about this information feels appropriate to patients. The patient survey will ask CCTG trial participants about different parts of everyday life that can affect patient health and experience with cancer care.

Research Recovery Resources

BC Cancer Research is taking a gradual and careful approach to re-opening research activities to protect our staff, patients and communities.

Access our COVID-19 recovery resources.

Our Strategic Plan

Our Strategic Plan outlines our direction to strengthen our research capabilities and collaboration with departments and partners to improve our ability to generate knowledge, enhance the impact of our research, and support innovation in clinical care.  

Read the BC Cancer Research Strategic Plan.

Publications

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