VPC News

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This publication outlines the utilization of long-pulsed laser light to treat tumors that have been pre-treated with light-absorbing nano-particles in the far-red spectrum. By exposing the nano-particles to the laser light, the energy is converted to heat, effectively destroying the tumor cells...
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Dr. Syam Somasekharan has been honored with the Idea Development Award - Established Investigator Award in Urologic Sciences by the US Department of Defense (DOD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) for his exceptional work in identifying biomarkers and therapeutic targets for...
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Dr Artem Cherkasov's success in winning the worldwide drug discovery challenge is praiseworthy. The competition in Conscience's CACHE Challenge series, showcases the triumph of open science and collaborative efforts, which differ from the traditional patent-focused approach where scientists operate...
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De novo metastatic prostate cancer is a highly lethal form of cancer that affects men. It is characterized by the sudden onset and severity of aggressive cancer lesions in various parts of the body. Approximately 5 to 10 percent of prostate cancer patients are diagnosed with this condition initially...
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Dr Syam Somasekharan has been honored with the UBC Science Co-op Supervisor Recognition Award for 2023, marking his second time receiving this prestigious accolade (previously in 2020 and now in 2023). Click here to see more: https://sciencecoop.ubc.ca/employers/award
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The Vancouver Prostate Centre has been chosen as the recipient of the 2023 UBC Science Co-op Employer Recognition Award. This award is a testament to our longstanding commitment to employing UBC co-op students and the exceptional mentorship provided by our faculty and postdocs. We are proud to be...
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The Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal is presented to exceptional individuals who have demonstrated a significant impact in the field of cancer care. We are delighted to announce that Dr. Martin Gleave has been honored with this esteemed award for his remarkable achievements. Dr. Gleave's exceptional...
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Several research teams are investigating new genome sequencing research headquartered in Vancouver to supercharge the discovery of tailored treatments. The Vancouver Prostate Centre is currently spearheading a clinical trial that aims to develop more precise treatments for prostate cancer patients...
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Vancouver, BC - Sustained Therapeutics (the “Company”) announced today regulatory clearance for a pivotal Phase II/III human trial of its second product, a novel medication for the treatment of a rare form of cancer. Upper Tract Urethral Carcinoma (“UTUC”) is an orphan disease, a malignancy of the...
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Four VPC trainees received Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada research grants: Cassandra Cui (trainee in Dr Zoubeidi lab) was awarded for their research project "Interplay between ASCL1 and SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex in prostate cancer lineage plasticity" Adam Classen (trainee in Dr Wang...