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 2025 Summer Research Studentship Awards announced

Summer research studentships, sponsored by the BC Cancer Foundation, support senior undergraduate university students and/or junior medical or dental students seeking hands-on training in cancer research in British Columbia. These studentships may address any discipline of cancer research including clinical, translational, basic, behavioral and population health. 

Congratulations to this year’s recipients and their supervisors!

BC Cancer investigators participate in CCTG VISION Leadership Program

Three BC Cancer clinical investigators are participating in the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) VISION – Investigator Leadership Training Program, a new education and mentorship initiative focused on developing leadership skills among current and emerging clinical trialists.

Drs. Leah Lambert, Jonathan Loree and Lucia Nappi are part of the inaugural VISION cohort.

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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