cancer
Scientists obtain real-time look at how cancers evolve
By dcc2012 | July 2, 2021
A new study shows it may be possible for researchers to predict how breast cancer tumours will evolve over time.
Pilot project to bring access to cancer clinical trial care closer to home for patients in northwest B.C.
By Stephanie Chow | June 18, 2021
The project is part of an international clinical trial led by Dr. Robert Olson.
Childhood cancer discovery may stop tumour spread before it starts
By dcc2012 | June 1, 2021
New understanding of how Ewing sarcoma tumours travel through the body has the potential to prevent metastatic spread in a number of cancer types.
Biotechnology in B.C.—future treatments and potential cures for cancer
By jessica allen | April 22, 2021
Dr. Peter Zandstra explains how the pandemic is shaping biotechnology in B.C., and discusses some of the novel treatments and potential cures for other diseases underway at biotechnology company Notch.
UBC cancer researchers receive international team science award
By jessica allen | April 16, 2021
Dr. Poul Sorensen is the principal investigator of the Vancouver team on the St. Baldrick’s Foundation-Stand Up To Cancer (SUTC) Pediatric Cancer Dream Team.
Made-in-Canada method of producing life-saving radioisotopes receives Health Canada approval
By dcc2012 | December 18, 2020
This landmark development will usher in a new era for patients in Canada and around the world.
UBC scientists partner with Microsoft to develop next generation of cancer imaging and treatment tools
By dcc2012 | December 8, 2020
Using AI, the research team aims to transform cancer detection in B.C. and beyond.
New treatment strategy could overcome drug resistance in pancreatic cancer
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | November 25, 2020
The finding offers new hope for patients with the most common type of pancreatic cancer.
Research discovery may offer new treatment options for people diagnosed with rare form of ovarian cancer
By dcc2012 | August 26, 2020
The study involves small cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type.
HPV strains may impact cervical cancer prognosis
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | August 10, 2020
The new study represents the first comprehensive analysis of molecular characteristics of cervical cancers in an African population.