Through innovative research on cancer treatment and prevention, members of the UBC Faculty of Medicine are attacking cancer on several fronts. Building from a rich tradition of discovery science, our people and partners are taking hold of new technologies and are exploring new areas of research to advance knowledge and improve care.
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Discoveries
- 2017: New subtypes of ovarian cancer discovered
- 2017: Drug created from malaria parasite stops cancer in mice
- 2016: Gene linked to aggressive prostate cancer found
- 2016: Genetic mutations of rare gastric cancer found
- 2016: Human clinical trials start for new prostate cancer drug
- 2015: Scientists grow breast cancer from a single cancer cell
Spotlight
The pursuit of new ideas in cancer research
UBC researcher Connie Eaves talks about her interest in cancer research, what she hopes to accomplish in 10 years and her reaction to being awarded the 2016 Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize.
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