Dr. Yongjin Park named Canada Research Chair
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Yongjin Park has been named Canada Research Chair in Integrative Causality Inference of Cancer Mechanisms (Tier 2).
News
New study finds that cancer-causing proteins in Ewing sarcoma and prostate carcinoma prompt tumour cells to release certain RNAs to turn off the immune response
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation found that certain cancer-causing proteins can switch on parts of a person’s genetic material that were previously inactive, potentially contributing to the development and progression of Ewing sarcoma and prostate cancer. This finding helps researchers understand why the environment around a tumour may cause inflammation and suppress the immune system, which can make it challenging to successfully treat solid tumours with immunotherapy.
BC Cancer researchers awarded 2023 CFI grants
Congratulations to BC Cancer researchers who were awarded federal grants through the 2023 Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
In memoriam: Remembering Dr. Connie Eaves, a world-renowned pioneer in stem cell research
It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of Dr. Connie Eaves, distinguished scientist at BC Cancer’s Terry Fox Laboratory and professor in the Department of Medical Genetics and the School of Biomedical Engineering at UBC.
BC Cancer researchers recognized with 2023 Canadian Cancer Society Challenge Grants
Congratulations to the BC Cancer researchers who are recipients of the 2023 Canadian Cancer Society Challenge Grants Competition.
Recipients of the 2024 BC Cancer Clinician Researcher Start Up Competition Announced
We are excited to announce the recipients of round one of the inaugural BC Cancer Clinician Researcher Start Up Competition. The competition will help facilitate stand-alone research projects for clinician researchers at BC Cancer that will support future grant or investigator-initiated studies to be funded by other organizations.
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