BC Cancer Research Centre

The BC Cancer Research Centre (pronounced: B-C Cancer Research Centre) is a leading cancer research institution located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is a part of the larger BC Cancer Agency, which is a world leader in cancer care, providing treatment to the people of British Columbia and conducting research into the causes and cures for cancer.

Etymology

The name "BC Cancer Research Centre" is derived from its location in British Columbia, Canada, and its primary focus on cancer research. The term "cancer" comes from the Latin cancer meaning "crab", due to the crab-like spread of an invasive tumor.

History

The BC Cancer Research Centre was established in 1938 as part of the BC Cancer Agency. It has since grown to become one of the leading cancer research centres in the world, with a focus on translational research that aims to improve the prevention, early detection, treatment, and cure of cancer.

Research

The BC Cancer Research Centre conducts research in a variety of areas related to cancer, including genomics, molecular biology, epidemiology, radiation therapy, and pharmacology. The centre's research is aimed at improving the understanding of cancer and developing new treatments and therapies.

Related Terms

Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should.
Genomics: The study of the genomes of organisms.
Molecular Biology: The branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of the macromolecules essential to life.
Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
Radiation Therapy: The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
Pharmacology: The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.

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