VPC News

The M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences has been officially launched, representing a major boost to clinical care and research programs dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of urologic disorders. The Institute is named in honor of Mr. Mohammad H. Mohseni, who generously...

Drs. Syam Somasekharan, Joshua Scurll, Sofie Tolmeijer, and PhD Candidate Kerim Yavuz have received the UBC Science Co-op Supervisor Recognition Award for 2024. This award recognizes their significant impact on experiential learning, their exceptional guidance and mentorship during the work term...

Congratulations to Dr. Xuesen Dong on his recent promotion to Professor in the Department of Urologic Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Dr. Dong's research focuses on the mechanisms of RNA splicing that alter prostate cancer cell characteristics, shifting them from a luminal...

Each year, the Foundation provides funds to students and postdoctoral researchers to advance their contributions to prostate cancer research. The Grant-In-Aid Committee receives a multitude of applications annually, making the selection process highly competitive. Awarded recipients are closely...

Michael Smith Health Research BC is providing funding to 44 emerging researchers throughout British Columbia as part of the 2024 Research Trainee competition. These awards are designed to assist skilled postdoctoral and health professional researchers in advancing their careers within the province...

Dr. Alex Wyatt, a senior research scientist at the Vancouver Prostate Centre, has taken on the role of scientific director for the Clinical Cancer Genomics Program at BC Cancer. In this capacity, he will guide the scientific strategy of the Clinical Cancer Genomics Laboratory and lead the...

Congratulations to Dr. Amina Zoubeidi for being honored with the 2024 Faculty of Medicine Award for Excellence in Mentoring Early Career Faculty. This prestigious award acknowledges exceptional faculty and staff who embody our core values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity...

Congratulations to both Dr Syam Somasekharan and Dr Govid Kaigala for being awarded the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) grant, which will support advanced research infrastructure aimed at fostering new discoveries and health innovations. This funding, allocated through the CFI’s John R. Evans...

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Peter Black as Director of the Vancouver Prostate Centre (VPC), effective to June 30, 2029. Dr. Black is a professor and vice chair in the Department of Urologic Sciences, a senior research scientist and the Associate Director of Clinical Research...

A new photothermal therapy device demonstrates the potential as a non-invasive method for targeting cancer cells and improving immunotherapy outcomes. Developed by Dr. Mads Daugaard and his research team, this pulsed laser therapy represents a promising initial strategy for destroying cancer cells...