Melissa Evans is developing imaging tools for tracking personalized cancer fighting cells.
1. Who are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Melissa Evans, and I’m a first-year Masters’s student in Medical Biophysics at the Robarts Research Institute under the supervision of Dr. John Ronald. I previously got my Bachelor of Science at the University of Waterloo in Honours Biotechnology/ Economics co-op. During which, I also […]
Translational Breast Cancer Research Unit gets continued support and a new name
“We are delighted to announce the renewal of our funding commitment and the continuation of our support of the outstanding team of breast researchers at London Health Sciences Centre, BCSC is proud to have supported LHSC and to have shared in their breast cancer research accomplishments for almost 25 years. We look forward to the advancements […]
Liam Ratushny is researching the effectiveness of Cdk4/6 inhibitors for breast cancer
1. Who are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Liam Ratushny. I am an MSc candidate in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Western University. I’m currently working in the lab of Dr. Fred Dick at the London Regional Cancer Program. Before beginning my graduate studies, I completed my BSc at […]
Britney Messam is predicting how cancer responds to drug therapies.
1. Who are you? Tell us about yourself. Hi, my name is Britney Messam. I am an MSc candidate in the Department of Biochemistry, working under the supervision of Dr. Eva Turley. Before starting my MSc, I completed a Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Western University. 2. Why is […]
Kierstin Melo is developing a new imaging method called magnetic particle imaging.
1. Who are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Kierstin Melo. I am a second-year master’s student at Western University in the Robarts Research Institute, supervised by Dr. Paula Foster. 2. Why is the TBCRU Studentship Award important to you? I am incredibly thankful for the support from the TBCRU studentship award. The […]
Introducing The 2020-21 Breast Cancer Research Trainee Scholarships
Supported by your generous donations the Breast Cancer Society of Canada has been able to continue our commitment to the Translational Breast Cancer Research Unit at the London Health Sciences Centre. The program provides funding to translational research focused on the understanding, prevention, tracking and treatment of breast cancer. BCSC would like to extend our […]
Stepping Up to the One Billion Steps Challenge
Although Mother’s Day is over, the Breast Cancer Society of Canada’s annual Mother’s Day Walk powered by Cleo is just getting started! During May, fundraising participants and supporters are taking on the One Billion Steps Challenge by doing a virtual version of the annual event. My name is Natasha Knier, and I am an MSc […]
Veronica Dubois is investigating how to adapt CAR-T cell therapies
1. Welcome back to the TBCRU, can you remind our readers who you are and tell us a little about yourself. My name is Veronica Dubois, I am a second-year master’s student. Working under the supervision of Dr. John Ronald and co-supervision of Dr. Paula Foster at Western University in the Robarts Research Institute. 2. […]
Natasha Knier is researching how breast cancer metastasizes to the brain
1. Welcome back to the TBCRU, can you remind our readers who you are and tell us a little about yourself? My name is Natasha Knier. I am in the second year of my M.Sc. in Medical Biophysics at Western University, working under the supervision of Dr. Paula Foster at the Robarts Research Institute. Previously, […]
Nathan Orlando is developing an alternative form of radiation therapy
1. Welcome back to the TBCRU, can you remind our readers who are you and tell us a little bit about yourself. Thank you very much! My name is Nathan Orlando. I’m a third-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Medical Biophysics at Western University, working under the supervision of Dr. Aaron Fenster. Before starting […]
