Other Research Projects

  • Targeting the androgen receptor for knockout using siRNA/RNA interference strategies
  • Inhibiting androgen signaling using small molecules that bind to the androgen receptor
  • Determining mechanisms of ERG-mediated prostatic carcinogenesis
  • Identification of changes in the genomes and transcriptomes of tumors mechanistically linked to the emergence of metastasis and drug resistance 
  • Developing novel tumour targeting technologies based on malarial protein VAR2
  • Determining the role of Semaphorin 3C in treatment resistance of prostate cancer
  • Targeting BRN2 in neuroendocrine prostate cancer
  • Developing biomarker assays using circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA)
  • Evaluating new probes for PET imaging of prostate cancer

 

Updated January 30, 2020

A World Class Centre

The Vancouver Prostate Centre (VPC) has a track record of success that has earned it a reputation as one of the world’s most respected cancer facilities. It is a National Centre of Excellence and a designated Centre of Excellence for Commercialization and Research.

Events

Terry Fox Run fundraiser: September 19th, 2023

The 43nd Annual Terry Fox Run is taking place on Sunday September 19, 2023. If you are able, please consider joining and/or donating to our team (tax receipts issued), raising funds for the Terry Fox Foundation's ground-breaking cancer research

Pars for Prostate fundraiser: September 21, 2023

The Second Annual Pars for Prostate golf fundraiser in support of Prostate Cancer Foundation BC takes place September 21, 2022 at Westwood Plateau Golf Course. Join today to take part in this best ball, shotgun style tournament. Skilled holes, putting contest, draw prizes and more. For information and to register please click here.

Employment

Work at the Vancouver Prostate Centre

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Recruitment ongoing for new therapy to address painful male problem

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Dr. Martin Gleave awarded with the Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal