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Call for Abstracts: GCI Trainee Research Day 2022
The Gynecologic Cancer Initiative (GCI) is now accepting abstracts for their annual trainee research day. ...Read More
GCI Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Hamid Raziee – Radiation Oncologist
Q: Can you tell us about yourself and your academic background? I am one of ...Read More
International Women’s Day 2022: Women for Women’s Health
Happy International Women's Day! Although we appreciate all the women in the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative ...Read More
GCI Launches Opportunistic Salpingectomy Video for Beyond the Stories Video Series
Last week, the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative launched our “Opportunistic Salpingectomy as a Strategy for Ovarian ...Read More
B.C.-developed strategy reduces ovarian cancer risk: new study
Vancouver – B.C. scientists published their research findings today in JAMA Network Open, that suggests ...Read More
In Her Mother’s Name – Shiraz Italia’ Story
The following story is from BC Cancer Foundation's website. Shiraz Italia was 12 when her ...Read More
The Gynecologic Cancer Initiative is “Thinking Big, Thinking Differently”
On November 26, 2021, the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, along with the support of the Maneck ...Read More
2021 GCI-Clinical Trials Group Accelerating Grants Recipients
Congratulations to Dr. Amy Jamieson, Dr. Gillian Hanley, and Dr. Yvette Drew for being the ...Read More
GCI Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Gillian Hanley – Assistant Professor
Q: What is your academic background? I did a combined Bachelor of Science (BSc) and ...Read More
New Year, New Research Rounds!
Our Winter 2022 Research Rounds will start again on Friday, January 28, 2022. We have ...Read More
GCI Trainee Spotlight: Dr. Amy Jamieson – Gynecologic Oncologist, Miller Mindell Fellow
Q: Can you share a bit about your academic journey and your current research? (ask about current ...Read More
Access to Health Research for All – The Gynecologic Cancer Initiative Launches a New Video Series
On December 2nd, 2021, the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative launched the first video of their Beyond the ...Read More
Applications for Division of Gynecologic Oncology Research Awards 2021-2022 Open!
The deadline for submission is Tuesday January 11th, 2022 5 pm PST. What is this ...Read More
GCI Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Yvette Drew — Medical Oncologist
Q: Can you share a bit about your academic journey and how it led you OVCARE? ...Read More
Celebrating a Community – Reflections from Press Play on Patient Perspectives
On September 24th, 2021 the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative hosted an event called Press Play on Patient Perspectives for the launch ...Read More
The GCI Congratulates the 2021 Recipients of the MSFHR C2 Program!
About the MSFHR C2 Grant Michael Smith Health Research BC hosts a funding competition through ...Read More
Wrapping up Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month 2021
This past September was Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM). The GCI’s mission is to accelerate transformative ...Read More
GCI Trainee Education Committee Launches New Professional Development Opportunity
As part of the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, we aim to provide an excellent and supportive ...Read More
GCI Staff Spotlight: Dr. Jenny Ko—Medical Oncologist
Dr. Jenny Ko is a medical oncologist and Director of the Clinical Trials Unit at ...Read More
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Change Begins within our Research Clusters
The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Health Cluster Alliance is comprised of 8 UBC ...Read More