Institute empowers next generation of Dal researchers training to tackle cancer Please follow the link: Institute empowers next generation of Dal researchers training to tackle cancer – Dal News – Dalhousie University
The Spring 2022 Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute Cancer Research Training Program funding 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 traineeship … Read more
We are very pleased to announce the 2022 summer studentship competition with up to 4 awards offered in the amount of $5000 each for a 14-week term during the summer of 2022. The following awards are available: Jeremy Ingham Cancer Research Studentship – Applications for research into pediatric cancers are encouraged. Jeremy’s … Read more
Training the next generation of cancer researchers – With the generous support of our partner organizations, the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute is pleased to introduce the newest recipients of Cancer Research Training Program (CRTP) awards. The CRTP annually supports approximately 40 trainees pursing cancer research within Atlantic Canada. The program brings together a … Read more
The Impact of Early Career Support – #4 in a series celebrating the 10th anniversary of BHCRI Through the generosity of donor dollars to support cancer research, in the last five years the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute (BHCRI) has invested over $400,000 to support 13 new cancer research investigators and their research … Read more
To all BHCRI faculty and trainees: On Friday (March 20th), Dalhousie University determined that, with the notable exception of those researchers investigating Covid-19, all ‘non-essential’ research programs will cease activity. We recognize that this decision is directed only to Dalhousie University but other institutions within Atlantic Canada may also adopt this policy. As … Read more
To: All members of the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute As we are all confronted with the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, BHCRI needs to ensure the safety of our members and ensure that our programs and supports do not jeopardize anyone’s health and well being. You will already know that the … Read more
The Story of Jeremy Ingham Third in a series celebrating the 10th Anniversary of BHCRI Jeremy Ingham was a remarkable young man. At age 17, Jeremy was diagnosed with an aggressive bone cancer. After several initially successful surgeries and rounds of chemotherapy, Jeremy was again able to participate in all the … Read more
In 2012, what had been a mini cancer course evolved into the cancer research workshop format of the past several years. This annual workshop is organized by trainees with advice provided by a faculty advisor. Trainees on the organizing committee gain skills in leadership, the art of delegating and organizing events. With presentations from research … Read more
The Impact of Poor Sleep in Men with Prostate Cancer – Cancer Colleagues join forces from across the globe. BHCRI Senior Scientist Dr. Sheila Garland and CRTP Alumni Dr. Erik Wibowo are collaborating on a project studying the impact of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) on sleep and other symptoms in men with prostate cancer. … Read more