admin Turning Off the Cancer Switch By Charmaine Gaudet, APR, BHCRI Communications Advisor Imagine being able to turn cancer off with a switch. If this sounds far-fetched, consider that within our genome, which is the entire set of DNA instructions found in a cell, there are genes … Read more
A multi-pronged approach to myeloma research Myeloma, or multiple myeloma is a cancer that starts in white blood cells (plasma cells). These cells are mainly found in bone marrow. When plasma cells change or no longer behave normally, myeloma can occur. Stock Image Multiple myeloma is when … Read more
BHCRI Launches New Five-year Strategic Plan BHCRI is pleased to release its new five-year strategic plan to our members, funding partners, volunteers and all those supporting the mission of the Institute. The plan is the result of a comprehensive planning and consultative process undertaken over the last year and a half. … Read more
UPEI graduate student receives funding for breast cancer research Charlottetown, PEI (February 8, 2023)—Miranda Steeves, a Master of Science student at the University of Prince Edward Island, is working on breast cancer research, with assistance from the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute (BHCRI). Steeves is a trainee in … Read more
The Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute fall Cancer Research Training Program Pilot Program and Awards Competition is now open. Twice each year the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute holds a competition that provides funding to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and clinical research fellows undertaking cancer research at recognized institutions in Atlantic Canada. A limited number of … Read more
BHCRI is very pleased to announce the 2023 summer studentship competition with up to 5 awards offered in the amount of $5000 each for a 14-week term during the summer of 2023. NEW: Supervisors are required to provide a top up of $2500 (min) to ensure trainees receive funding above their provincial minimum … Read more
BHCRI New Scientific Director BHCRI is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jeanette Boudreau as the Institute’s next Scientific Director. Dr. Boudreau’s term will officially begin January 1, 2023, taking over from outgoing Scientific Director Dr. Gerry Johnston. Dr. Boudreau is an Associate Professor in the … Read more
“The simple answer is, every child matters.” By Charmaine Gaudet, APR, BHCRI Communications Advisor Childhood cancer is one of the leading causes of death in children, with more than 800 children under the age of 15 diagnosed in Canada each year. Fortunately, the incidence of childhood cancer is relatively rare, and … Read more
The DNA of Ovarian Cancer Research An estimated 3,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2022. An estimated 1,950 will die from it.1 The signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer are vague and often the cancer progresses to a late stage before it’s diagnosed. It’s a devastating disease that impacts people … Read more
Memorial University researcher aims to improve prostate cancer outcomes By: Kathleen Varty, CRTP Trainee and MSc Student, University of New Brunswick Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men in Canada and North America. Despite being the third leading cause of death for men with cancer, prostate cancer has an … Read more