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October 2, 2002
The BC Cancer Agency and Simon Fraser University celebrated the formal launch of an important partnership to combat cancer. The two organizations signed a research and intellectual property affiliation agreement to foster ongoing collaboration and innovation.
"Research is our most important ally in the fight against cancer and no organization can do it alone," explains Dr. Simon Sutcliffe, Executive Director, BC Cancer Agency. "SFU’s considerable expertise in technology development, for example, will complement our bioinformatics research, and it will promote even greater intellectual development."
Through the agreement, the BC Cancer Agency will be able to draw on SFU’s strengths in kinesiology, software development and electrical engineering, while SFU will have greater opportunities for training in medical and oncology disciplines.
The complementary expertise within the organizations will culminate in more advanced research into what causes cancer, how to improve cancer treatments and how to develop better ways to control and cure the disease for people in BC and around the world.
"This marks an important step in furthering health research at SFU. It builds on existing research connections and holds the promise of greater collaborations between our researchers and those at the BC Cancer Agency and its partners," notes Dr. Bruce Clayman, Vice President, Research at SFU.
"Generating new knowledge is crucial to curing cancer," adds Dr. Victor Ling, Vice President of Research at the BC Cancer Agency. "We look forward to expanding on what has already been a fruitful and innovative relationship between the two institutions."
The BC Cancer Agency, a part of the Provincial Health Services Authority, is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. It provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia by working with community partners to deliver a range of oncology services, including prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. The BC Cancer Research Centre conducts research into the causes and cures for cancer.
Simon Fraser University is one of Canada's leading universities with an international reputation for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as for its innovative interdisciplinary and professional programs. The university offers programs at the graduate and undergraduate level, all committed to close integration of leading-edge research and teaching. Its record is one of risks successfully taken, innovations embraced and challenges overcome in the commitment to discovery, diversity and dialogue.
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electronic photo available
Contact:
Pam Whitworth
BC Cancer Agency,
Communications & Public Affairs
604.877.6107
pwhitwor@bccancer.bc.ca
Kathryn Aberle
Simon Fraser University
Media & Public Relations
604.291.3929
aberle@sfu.ca
"Research is our most important ally in the fight against cancer and no organization can do it alone," explains Dr. Simon Sutcliffe, Executive Director, BC Cancer Agency. "SFU’s considerable expertise in technology development, for example, will complement our bioinformatics research, and it will promote even greater intellectual development."
Through the agreement, the BC Cancer Agency will be able to draw on SFU’s strengths in kinesiology, software development and electrical engineering, while SFU will have greater opportunities for training in medical and oncology disciplines.
The complementary expertise within the organizations will culminate in more advanced research into what causes cancer, how to improve cancer treatments and how to develop better ways to control and cure the disease for people in BC and around the world.
"This marks an important step in furthering health research at SFU. It builds on existing research connections and holds the promise of greater collaborations between our researchers and those at the BC Cancer Agency and its partners," notes Dr. Bruce Clayman, Vice President, Research at SFU.
"Generating new knowledge is crucial to curing cancer," adds Dr. Victor Ling, Vice President of Research at the BC Cancer Agency. "We look forward to expanding on what has already been a fruitful and innovative relationship between the two institutions."
The BC Cancer Agency, a part of the Provincial Health Services Authority, is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. It provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia by working with community partners to deliver a range of oncology services, including prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. The BC Cancer Research Centre conducts research into the causes and cures for cancer.
Simon Fraser University is one of Canada's leading universities with an international reputation for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as for its innovative interdisciplinary and professional programs. The university offers programs at the graduate and undergraduate level, all committed to close integration of leading-edge research and teaching. Its record is one of risks successfully taken, innovations embraced and challenges overcome in the commitment to discovery, diversity and dialogue.
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electronic photo available
Contact:
Pam Whitworth
BC Cancer Agency,
Communications & Public Affairs
604.877.6107
pwhitwor@bccancer.bc.ca
Kathryn Aberle
Simon Fraser University
Media & Public Relations
604.291.3929
aberle@sfu.ca