ABOVE: Research at the BC Cancer Research Centre ranges from basic
molecular and genetic studies to epidemiological and clinical research on prevention, early diagnosis, molecular characteristics of the cancer process and new treatments with drugs and radiotherapy
ABOVE AND RIGHT: The new
Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre
of engineering physics, UBC, won the Innovation & Achievement Award; Paul Geyer, chief executive officer of LightIntegra Technology Inc., received the Leadership Award; StarFish Medical was named Medical Device Company of the Year; and Judith Hall, professor emerita in the departments of medical genetics and pediatrics, UBC, won the Dr. Don Rix Award for Lifetime Achievement. March 23, 2011: Scientists target enzyme
to halt spread of breast cancer
BC Cancer Agency scientists revealed a significant connection between a natural enzyme (CA9) and the spread of breast
cancer. The research proved CA9 to be a major biomarker in tumour survival, growth and metastasis in over 50 per cent of the deadliest forms of breast cancer and in 16 per cent of all breast cancers.
Vancouver to learn how to implement the process, called HIV V3 genotyping, in their own countries.
March 30, 2011: Made-in-B.C.
Sirona Biochem Corp., which specializes in therapeutics for diabetes and obesity, acquired French company TFChem S.A.S. for approximately 1.9 million.
acquires TFChem HIV test used worldwide
Vancouver HIV/AIDS experts developed a new lab test, now being used around the world, to eliminate trial and error in medication, thereby saving lives and costs. The test involves genetic sequencing of the virus in HIV patients, which helps predict which drugs will work best. Experts in lab medicine came to
Photos: (top) Cameron Heryet, BC Cancer Agency; (bottom) Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd.
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March 31, 2011: Sirona Biochem
April 4, 2011: Centre for Brain Health
receives gift of $15 million
A Vancouver philanthropist donated 15 million for a new facility integrating brain research and patient care. In honour of his BIV Magazines
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