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.

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. 

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.

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