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

The success of BC Cancer is driven by the people and their passion to reduce the impact of cancer on people and society. Our 2022 Research Report showcases how BC Cancer continues to be internationally recognized for our excellence in cancer research and its integrated model of cancer planning and care. 

Read the 2022 BC Cancer Research Report

News & Events

Registration Now Open for Inaugural GSC Collaborator Forum

Registrations are now open for the Inaugural GSC Collaborator Forum on Tuesday, October 22nd!

An exciting line-up of invited speakers will share insights into topics ranging from plant genomes to the latest advances in cancer research. Join us for a day of sharing technical expertise and networking with Vancouver’s vibrant genomic research community!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gsc-collaborator-forum-tickets-1005351151357?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

Frequent mutations of FBXO11 highlight BCL6 as a therapeutic target in Burkitt lymphoma

Blood Advances
Chiara Pighi, Taek-Chin Cheong, Mara Compagno, Enrico Patrucco, Maddalena Arigoni, Martina Olivero, Qi Wang, Cristina López, Stephan H Bernhart, Bruno M. Grande, Teresa Poggio, Fernanda Langellotto, Lisa Bonello, Riccardo Dall’Olio, Sandra Martínez-Martín, Luca Molinaro, Paola Franciadi Celle, Jonathan R Whitfield, Laura Soucek, Claudia Voena, Raffaele Calogero, Ryan D Morin, Louis M Staudt, Reiner Siebert, Alberto Zamò, Roberto Chiarle
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