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Canada Gairdner Public Lecture Series: Discovering the Secrets of Cancer
November 27, 2019 - 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Science World has partnered with the Gairdner Foundation and LifeSciences BC to present the 2019 Canada Gairdner Public Lecture Series: Vancouver presented by TELUS Health.
Join us for a public lecture with distinguished scientist Dr Connie Jean Eaves, 2019 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award Laureate. Dr Eaves has been awarded for her pioneering work and leadership in the study of hematopoietic, mammary and cancer stem cells and her dedicated advocacy for early- career investigators and women in science. Dr Eaves’ research has focused on leukemia and breast cancer, where she has applied cutting-edge technology and elegant experimental design to the most pertinent problems in stem cell biology and cancer research, constantly contributing to the ongoing pursuit of cures.
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Lecture: 7:00pm (Doors open 6:30pm)
Reception and light refreshments to follow
Location:
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
Tickets are free but registration is required.
