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Latest News

Stay up-to-date on our latest research developments and breakthroughs by checking our news feed frequently.

1 / New Lab Member & Awards (September 2025)

Jenny was awarded a CGS-Master's Award, from Canada's Tri-Agencyand a Rising Stars Graduate Fellowship, by the BC Cancer Foundation. Well-deserved recognitions for an incredible talented young researcher!

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Nicole Tam is joining our Teamto conduct an Honours Thesis under Leandro & Lizzy's supervision. Looking forward to working and doing exciting science together!

2 / Trainee Presentations & Awards (Dec 2024)

Waqas and Mackenzie showcased their research at the BC Cancer Summit, and were both distinguished with Oral Presentation Awards. Congratulations! 

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Jenny and Mackenzie presented posters at the same event, and received Poster Presentation Awards. Bravo!

3 / Invited talks & Fellowship (September 2024)

Mackenzie was awarded a Rising Stars Graduate Fellowship Award, by the BC Cancer Foundation. Way to go Mac!

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Leandro presented a guest Seminar at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal, and met with local investigators and trainees. Exciting new collaborations on the horizon!

4 / New Lab Members (May 2024)

Lizzy Pijpers, PhD, and Jenny Zhao, BSc, are joining our Team as a postdoctoral fellow and a graduate research assistant, respectively. Welcome Lizzy and Jenny!

5 / New Lab Member & Fellowship (Jan 2024)

Waqas was awarded a Rising Stars Post-Doctoral Fellowship Award, by the BC Cancer Foundation. Congratulations Waqas! 

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Jing Tang, MSc, is joining our Team as a graduate research assistant. We are excited to welcome Jing, and look forward to the new ideas and insights she will bring to our work!

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