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Celebrate Research Public Lecture: A Closer Look at Cancer Research

March 5, 2019 - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

BC Children's Hospital

Join us for an informative evening talk to learn about cutting-edge research on prostate, colorectal and childhood cancers.

A Closer Look at Cancer Research

When: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 | 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Where: Chan Centre for Family Health Education, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
(938 West 28th Ave, Vancouver | Map)

Presented by:

  • Dr. Rod Rassekh, Investigator, Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program, BC Children’s Hospital; Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia. Topic: Childhood Cancers
  • Dr. Alexander Wyatt, Senior Research Scientist, Vancouver Prostate Centre; Assistant Professor, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia. Topic: Prostate Cancer
  • Dr. Jennifer Telford, Medical Director, BC Colon Screening Program; Clinical Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia. Topic: Colorectal Cancer

Moderated by:

  • Dr. Christopher Maxwell, Investigator, Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program, BC Children’s Hospital; Co-Lead, Childhood Cancer & Blood Research Group, BC Children’s Hospital; Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia

Participate

Attendance is FREE but space is limited. Registration is open to high school students (no student nominations required) and members of the public.

To register, please complete the Registration Form. 

Venue

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
950 West 28th Avenue
Vancouver,
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Organizer

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
Phone
604-875-3885
Email
comm@bcchr.ca
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