World-class cancer research that transforms the lives of patients in BC.
Research at BC Cancer is conducted by many nationally and internationally recognized scientists in over sixty labs at the BC Cancer Research Institute and BC Cancer sites across the province. The BC Cancer Research Institute is organized through departments and programs with various themes. These comprise activities that explore basic mechanisms and technology development relevant to all areas of cancer research, cancer control research, clinical studies and clinical trials, and population health and service research. The research portfolio also supports internationally recognized facilities and platforms in genomics, bioinformatics, imaging, drug development and tissue banking.