Our work includes:

• Laboratory research
• Translational research with patients
• Clinical trials that give& ​patients the option to try new therapies

We also study how we provide counselling, care and support to people affected by cancer.

Research programs in Vancouver

Our Research Centre in Vancouver is home to several key research programs:

• Terry Fox Laboratory
  Conducts basic and translational research to improve cancer outcomes, with a focus on cancer stem cells
• Michael Smith Genome Scie​nces Centre
  Leads genomics and bioinformatics research to better understand cancer at the genetic level
• British Columbia Pancreatic Cancer Research Net
  Works to develop better ways to diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer
• CAMEO Program (Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes)
  Studies evidence-based education and decision support for complementary and alternative medicine
• Experimental Therapeutics
  Connects pre-clinical research with clinical studies to move new treatments into patient care
• Deeley Research Centre
  Studies how the immune system responds to cancer

Partnerships and funding

We work with research institutions, non-profit organizations and industry partners around the world to speed up new discoveries.

The BC Cancer Foundation is one of our largest supporters. Our researchers also receive national and international research grants, which shows the quality and impact of our work.