Our Research Centre in Vancouver hosts several key research programs:

• ​Terry Fox Laboratory
  Improves cancer outcomes through basic and translational research, with a focus on cancer stem cells
  
• Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre
  Leads genomics and bioinformatics research to better understand cancer at the genetic level
  
• British Columbia Pancreatic Cancer Research Net
  Works to develop more effective ways to diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer
  
• CAMEO Program (Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes)
  Evaluates evidence-based education and decision support related to 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 closely 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. The success of our researchers in securing national and international research grants reflects the quality and impact of our work.