Together, Let’s outsmart cancer
Cocktail Reception in support of Cancer Research Society.
October 15th 2024
A leader in funding cancer research in Canada
Each year, the Cancer Research Society (CRS) receives a significant number of grant applications, highlighting the urgency and necessity of actively supporting research. In 2023-2024, a record number of 260 projects were supported through our annual and targeted programs representing $15 million investment across Canada.
Over the past five years, CRS has invested $7.5 million in British Columbia, funding 50 innovative cancer research projects, including 3 clinical trials. This support reflects our commitment to advancing cancer knowledge and improving prevention, detection, and treatment of this disease.
RBC has been a dedicated partner of the Cancer Research Society, championing our mission to fund groundbreaking research and advance the fight against cancer. Thanks to their support, we can continue making a real and lasting impact in advancing cancer knowledge.
Together, let’s outsmart cancer.
Speakers
Dr. Karla Williams, PhD
University of British Columbia
Research Area: Cancer Detection, Cancer Metastasis
Dr. Gregor Reid, PhD
Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program, BC Children’s Hospital
Research Area: Childhood Cancers
Guests
Dr. Morgan Roberts, PhD
Vancouver Prostate Cancer
Next Generation Scientist Grantee
Dr. Shoukat Dedhar, PHD
BC Cancer
CRS Operating Grant Recipient
Dr. Yvette Drew, MD, PHD
BC Cancer
CRS – Ovarian Cancer Canada Grant Recipient
Dr. Christopher Ong, PhD
Vancouver Prostate Centre
CRS Scientific Advisory Board
Dr. Alexandra T. Greenhill, MD
Careteam
CRS Board of Directors