News & Events

Piano Concert for Pancreatic Cancer

Mario Jardon performed classical piano works at the BC Cancer Research Centre on July 3rd and 4th to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research. Admission was by donation and more than $2500 was raised! All funds collected were made to the BC Cancer Foundation to support research in pancreatic cancer at Pancreas Centre BC.

Pancreas Centre IDEAS Grants

Pancreas Centre BC is holding a funding competition for investigators focused on pancreatic cancer research. Applications for IDEAS Grants up to a total of $80,000 CAD for a maximum period of 2 years are invited for basic science, translational and clinical pancreatic cancer projects in British Columbia. The submission deadline for full applications is October 15, 2014 at 4:00pm PST. Please click here for details.

Pancreatic Cancer Webinar

Drs. Charles Scudamore, David Schaeffer and Daniel Renouf presented a webinar “Pancreatic Cancer: New Hope and Insights into Pancreas Centre’ for the Family Practice Oncology Network in November. The Family Practice Oncology Network exists to provide more comprehensive support for family physicians caring for cancer patients including the development of useful resources and tools. These tools include Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities such as this webinar on pancreatic cancer. Over 70 participants took part in the live webinar which allowed questions and discussion.

Report in the UK Urges Professional Bodies to Raise Awareness of Pancreatic Cancer Among Clinicians and the Public

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) in the UK released a report in November 2013 stating that greater focus and resources are needed to tackle pancreatic cancer.

Announcement of the recipients of the 2013 IDEAS Grants

The Pancreas Centre BC is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 IDEAS Grants program competition. This research funding program was made possible by the generous donations from private donors. The centre received 14 applications and the research advisory committee was impressed with the high quality of science in the submitted proposals. Six proposals were recommended for funding based on high scientific merit, innovative approach and significance.

Pancreas Centre BC Surgeon Receives Order of British Columbia

On July 31st 2013 Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon, Chancellor of the Order, appointed Dr. Charles Scudamore and 12 other British Columbians to the Order of British Columbia.

Pancreatic Cancer Study wins BCCA Translational Research Award

To create new opportunities for linkages in translational research, BCCA Clinicians and Researchers established three $20,000 BCCA translational research awards in May 2013.

$3 million donation to Pancreas Centre BC

On July 9 2013, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation celebrated the dedication of the Jack and Darlene Poole Surgical Centre for Pancreatic Cancer. The Jack & Darlene Poole Foundation donated $3 million to help tackle this major and most under-funded of our health care challenges. This significant gift is helping to establish Pancreas Centre BC at VGH, in partnership with the BC Cancer Agency and the University of British Columbia. The Centre will work to improve early detection and treatment, increase survival rates and provide realistic hope for both patients and their families.

Jack Poole’s dream of a cure lives on

The Jack & Darlene Poole Foundation gives $3 million to VGH for pancreatic cancer care and research.

2013 Cypress Challenge Registration is Live!

We look forward to hosting the Cypress Challenge every year. We welcome riders of all abilities from across the Lower Mainland to challenge themselves to reach their personal best, while helping defeat a particularly dangerous form of cancer.

Are you ready to join us to ride up Cypress Mountain? Is this your first hill climb? Or will you help by pushing yourself to a personal best on the climb? The choice is yours. All you need is the determination to pedal to the top for the Cypress Mountain Challenge.

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