Julia Gevaert is developing a new imaging technique, Magnetic Particle Imaging
1. Welcome back to the TBCRU. Can you remind our readers who you are and tell us a little bit about yourself? Hi! My name is Julia Gevaert. Last year I was fortunate enough to receive a TBCRU studentship for my first year in the Medical Biophysics M.Sc. program, working under the supervision of Dr. […]
Tasnim Reza is developing anti-metastatic therapies.
1. Who are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Tasnim Reza, and I am a second-year Ph.D. candidate in Biochemistry at Western University working under Dr. Michael Boffa’s supervision. I previously received my Bachelor of Science at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Honours Biology (Life Science), followed by a Master’s […]
Sierra Pellizzari is testing a new targeted breast cancer drug.
1. Who are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Sierra Pellizzari. I am a Master of Science (MSc) student in the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology at Western University. I work under the supervision of Dr. Armen Parsyan and Dr. Alison Allan, and this is my first year in the Translational Breast […]
Sawyer Badiuk wants to reduce side effects and improve patient outcomes.
1. Who are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Sawyer Badiuk. I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Medical Biophysics at Western University, working under Dr. Eugene Wong and Dr. Jeff Chen’s supervision. Before starting my graduate studies at Western, I completed a Master of Science in Medical Physics at the University […]
Sean McRae is developing imaging to better study the spread of breast cancer.
1. Who are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Sean McRae, and I am a first-year master’s student in the Department of Medical Biophysics at Western University. I am undertaking my graduate training under Profs’ co-supervision: Timothy Scholl and John Ronald at the Robarts Research Institute. 2. Why is the TBCRU Studentship Award […]
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 […]
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. […]
