Land Acknowledgment

BHCRI is located in the ancestral, unceded and traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet), Passamaquoddy, Beothuk, Inuit, and Innu peoples. These lands are now known as New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. 

These lands enable us to build meaningful connections across institutions and communities in Atlantic Canada, in pursuit of a stronger, more unified cancer research network. We are all Treaty people.

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About Us

The Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute (BHCRI) was established in 2009 to foster a collaborative, productive, and capacity-building cancer research effort in Atlantic Canada. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, BHCRI brings together a diverse and growing community of cancer researchers united by a common vision: to support and conduct world-class cancer research across the Atlantic provinces—Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador.

Named in grateful memory of Mrs. Beatrice Hunter, whose generous 1999 bequest to the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation laid the groundwork for regional cancer research, BHCRI evolved from the Dalhousie Cancer Research Program into a pan-Atlantic initiative that champions innovation, collaboration and training.

BHCRI’s work spans several key areas to drive cancer research forward in Atlantic Canada:

• Administering competitive research funding to support innovative projects

• Providing training and mentorship for students and early-career investigators

• Facilitating regional collaborations among researchers, clinicians, and institutions

Our membership includes over 200 passionate individuals — from faculty and clinicians to trainees and research staff — representing universities, hospitals, and research centres throughout the Atlantic provinces.

Governance & Leadership

BHCRI’s governance and leadership reflect our commitment to transparency, regional collaboration, and strategic impact. The Institute is guided by an Executive Council and leadership groups, with representation from across Atlantic Canada.

• Learn more about our Governance & Leadership

Research & Impact 

BHCRI drives excellence in cancer research through a vibrant community of members, strong partnerships, and valuable funding opportunities. From groundbreaking studies and publications to annual conferences, workshops, and awards, we support the people and projects shaping the future of cancer research in Atlantic Canada.

* New Membership Structure 

A new BHCRI membership structure will take effect in January 2026—click here to learn more on our membership page.