Breast Cancer Canada Translational Research Unit
The goal of the BCC Translational Research Unit, formally the Pamela Greenaway-Kohlmeier Translational Cancer Research Unit at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is to foster translational, patient-centred breast cancer research in multiple disciplines, throughout London, Ontario. Under Dr. Alison Allan's leadership, the unit supports research specificially focused on the understanding, prevention, tracking and/or treatment of metastasis, the deadliest aspect of breast cancer.
A partnership that began in 1998, between the BCC and LRCP was born in honour of Pamela Greenway-Kohlmeier who passed away from breast cancer at 38 years old. The unit provides world-class research and has led the way in translational research to benefit patients as well as provide training to the next generation of translational researchers.
The BCSC provides valuable support for three major programs through the TBCRU
- A. Translational Breast Cancer Research Traineeship Program
- B. Senior Breast Cancer Research Scientist Program
- C. Translational Breast Cancer Research Catalyst Grant Program
Breast Cancer Canada TRU Opportunities
The Breast Cancer Canada Translational Research Unit at the London Regional Cancer Centre (LRCP), is pleased to announce its 2023-2024 call for applicants for Trainee Studentship/Fellowships.
This program is made possible by a major donation from the Breast Cancer Canada (BCC), as well as donations from other groups interested in supporting translational breast cancer research in London. The BCC has strategically moved to a national "Centres of Excellence" model for the research units that they support across Canada. London's area of research excellence has been identified as advanced cancer/metastasis. Additionally, BCC has a particular interest in precision oncology approaches to breast cancer research and treatment. In support of this, the purpose of the 2023-2024 The Translational Breast Cancer Research Traineeship Program is to provide studentship/fellowship funding for graduate students, postdoctorial fellows, and clinical fellows engaged in translational research projects focused on the understanding, prevention, tracking and/or treatment of metastatic breast cancer.
Trainees carrying out research under the supervision of any Western faculty member who is actively engaged in breast cancer research and/or clinical care are encouraged to apply. Projects must be translational in nature, and involve both basic science and clinical investigators (i.e. as co-supervisors, advisory/mentorship committee members, research collaborators, etc.).
Further details and the Application Form are attached and can also be found on the TBCRU website. Completed appplications should be submitted electronically as a single PDF file (including scanned signature page) to Dr. Alison Allan (alison.allan@lhsc.on.ca), TBCRU Director by Monday June 26, 2023 at 5pm EDT.
- Translational Breast Cancer Research Unit - Studentship/Fellowship Application 2023-2024
- Results - 2023-2024 Studentship/Fellowship Scholarships
2022-2023 Breast Cancer Society of Canada Graduate Student Scholarship Recipients and their Research Projects.
In September of 2022, the TBCRU announced 10 new BCSC graduate student scholarship recipients for the 2022-2023 academic year. Four MSc students, four PhD students and two postdoctoral fellow were selected for awards this year. These trainees are enrolled in three different departments/programs at Western University (Anatomy & Cell Biology, Medical Biophysics and Pathology & Laboratory Medicine). The trainees are working in research laboratories located across the city of London; at the London Regional Cancer Program, St. Joseph's Health Care London, Robarts Research Institute, and Western University. Their translational research projects are broadly focused on the understanding, prevention, tracking and/or treatment of metastatic breast cancer, the deadliest aspect of breast cancer.
To view the lastest work being done by these students, visit the TBCRU.
For more information and for the history of the unit, click here LHSC
Dr. Allan can be reached via email
