On behalf of Nursing Research, Clinical Research Department, BC Cancer Research Institute (formerly BC Cancer Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation) and Professional Practice.
On behalf of Dr. François Bénard, Senior Executive Director, Research, BC Cancer
We are pleased to announce the BC Cancer 2026 Summer Research Studentship competition.
Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) are graduate-prepared nurses with expertise in both clinical care and systems improvement. They lead practice change, support interdisciplinary teams, and bring a nursing lens to health service planning and evaluation.
Two BC Cancer researchers are recipients of 2025 Operating Grants from the Cancer Research Society.
Dr. Florian Kuchenbauer received a grant for the project, “Targeting APOBEC3B-induced replication stress in multiple myeloma with TP53 abnormalities.”
Dr. Peter Stirling received a grant for the project, “Inhibiting DNA2 nuclease for selective killing of ALT positive cancers.”
The UBC-BC Cancer Academic Enhancement Fund Competition 2025 supports research projects that either:
The seed2STEM Summer Research Program for Indigenous Youth increases Indigenous representation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by offering paid, six-week research studentships for Indigenous high school and university students across BC.
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.