Join GrasPods for a casual run along False Creek every Wednesday!
The run will start at 5:30 PM at the entrance of the BC Cancer Institute. All paces and distances are welcome! Our usual route is a 5 km loop along the waterfront.
Our evening runs will be recurring at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays if there is enough interest. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join GrasPods for a casual run along False Creek every Wednesday!
The run will start at 5:30 PM at the entrance of the BC Cancer Institute. All paces and distances are welcome! Our usual route is a 5 km loop along the waterfront.
Our evening runs will be recurring at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays if there is enough interest. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join GrasPods for a casual run along False Creek every Wednesday!
The run will start at 5:30 PM at the entrance of the BC Cancer Institute. All paces and distances are welcome! Our usual route is a 5 km loop along the waterfront.
Our evening runs will be recurring at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays if there is enough interest. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join GrasPods for a casual run along False Creek every Wednesday!
The run will start at 5:30 PM at the entrance of the BC Cancer Institute. All paces and distances are welcome! Our usual route is a 5 km loop along the waterfront.
Our evening runs will be recurring at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays if there is enough interest. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join GrasPods for a casual run along False Creek every Wednesday!
The run will start at 5:30 PM at the entrance of the BC Cancer Institute. All paces and distances are welcome! Our usual route is a 5 km loop along the waterfront.
Our evening runs will be recurring at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays if there is enough interest. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us for an Air Dry Clay Art Night!! Air dry clay, snacks and drinks will be provided!
Time: March 27th, 4-6pm
Location: BCCRC Main Floor Lunchroom
Join GrasPods for a casual run along False Creek every Wednesday!
The run will start at 5:30 PM at the entrance of the BC Cancer Institute. All paces and distances are welcome! Our usual route is a 5 km loop along the waterfront.
Our evening runs will be recurring at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays if there is enough interest. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join GrasPods for a casual run along False Creek every Wednesday!
The run will start at 5:30 PM at the entrance of the BC Cancer Institute. All paces and distances are welcome! Our usual route is a 5 km loop along the waterfront.
Our evening runs will be recurring at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays if there is enough interest. We look forward to seeing you there!
We warmly invite you to the inaugural Lectureship in honour of Nelly Auersperg.
This lectureship will serve as a platform to highlight innovative research and advancements in ovarian cancer, fostering collaboration and dialogue among leading experts in the field. Reflecting Dr. Nelly Auersperg’s values of intellectual rigor and curiosity, it will encourage exploration of diverse topics in ovarian cancer research, with a focus on unravelling its origins and biology. By celebrating the achievements of researchers who embody Dr. Auersperg’s spirit of discovery and excellence, the lectureship will inspire ongoing progress in the fight against ovarian cancer while ensuring her legacy continues to influence and elevate the global research community. The inaugural event will establish it as an annual lecture hosted by UBC's Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
This year, we welcome Dr. Jurgen Piek (MD, PhD) who will be presenting “The history, current and future perspectives on high grade serous carcinoma.” Dr. Piek was the first to describe STIC (Serous Tubal Intraepithelial Carcinoma) lesions, shifting the understanding of ovarian cancer pathogenesis and reshaping prevention strategies. His work has been pivotal in highlighting the fallopian tube as the primary site of origin for many high-grade serous ovarian cancers.
Event details:
March 14, 2025
12:00-1:00 PM
BC Cancer Research Centre (BCCRC): Lecture Theatre
Virtual meeting details:
https://ubc.zoom.us/j/68252336487?pwd=nb3DTuU6KJdiZEgrZFWXEIHAaa2Oo3.1
Meeting ID: 682 5233 6487
Passcode: 710760
Join our one-time event this season for free skiing with GrasPods - available to all graduate students and post-docs at BC Cancer. Every Thursday Mt. Seymour has a 'ride share' ticket option allowing a car full of people pay a flat rate ticket price! GrasPods will be hosting a ski event on March 13th, 2025 in which they will provide 4 ride share tickets for interested graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Please note this does not include rental fees - you will be required to cover this yourself.
Spots are at a first come first serve basis (up to 20 people). 4 drivers are needed who can fit minimum 5 total people in their car - drivers will be priority in making the list until 4 are found.
We will aim to leave the BC Cancer Research Centre at 4:00PM - for any questions please email jlong@bccrc.ca.
PLEASE NOTE: signing up for this form does not ensure you will secure a spot - the form will stay open until a minimum of 20 people sign up AND 4 drivers are found*
Join GrasPods for a casual run along False Creek every Wednesday!
The run will start at 5:30 PM at the entrance of the BC Cancer Institute. All paces and distances are welcome! Our usual route is a 5 km loop along the waterfront.
Our evening runs will be recurring at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays if there is enough interest. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join GrasPods for a casual run along False Creek every Wednesday!
The run will start at 5:30 PM at the entrance of the BC Cancer Institute. All paces and distances are welcome! Our usual route is a 5 km loop along the waterfront.
Our evening runs will be recurring at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays if there is enough interest. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us for a night of art and creativity! Painting supplies, snacks and drinks will be provided.
Sign up here!!
Time: Tuesday February 11th at 4:00 PM
Location: Main floor lunch room of BCCRC
Join us for an exciting week of Career Development Events, BCCRI Special Seminars and Trainee Lunch!!
Monday, Feb 3rd:
10:00AM at the Diamond Family Theater
BC Cancer Research Institute Special Seminar with Dr. Parinaz Mehdipour
Scientist, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research; Assistant Professor, University of Oxford, UK
Exploring Epigenetic and Epitranscriptomic Mechanisms for Cancer Detection and Therapeutic Strategies
12:00PM at the Diamond Family Theater
BC Cancer Research Institute Seminar Series with Dr. Davide Ruggero
Professor, Department of Urology, University of California, San Francisco
Nutrition, Cancer and RNA Structure: A Journey into New Modes of Gene Regulation
1:00PM at the 15th floor lunchroom
Trainee Lunch and Learn with Dr. Davide Ruggero
To register: fill in our form here or scan the QR code on the flyer below
Tuesday, Feb 4th:
12:00 - 1:30PM at the 15th floor lunchroom
Trainee Lunch and Learn with Dr. Parinaz Mehdipour
To register: E-mail Arlene (agidda@bcgsc.ca)
Wednesday, Feb 5th:
10:00AM at the Diamond Family Theater
BC Cancer Research Institute Special Seminar with Dr. David Knapp
Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal
Cellular interactions in differentiation, development, and oncogenesis
12:00 - 1:30PM at the 15th floor lunchroom
Trainee Lunch and Learn with Dr. David Knapp
To register: fill in our form here or scan the QR code on the flyer below
Thursday, February 6th:
Career Development Day
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Keynote Address by Dr. Montserrat Cols
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Break
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM: Panel Discussion
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Networking
To register: visit the S2BN website or scan the QR code on the flyer below and register using the "Register Now" button
The holidays are coming, and we're celebrating with a gingerbread house decorating party! Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Sign up here!
Time: Friday December 13th at 4:00 PM
Location: Main floor lunch room of BCCRC
We are recruiting new members to GRASPODs for 2025!
Click here to read the details for each position and apply to the election for the upcoming year.
Deadline to apply is 6th December 2024
Ready to unwind with some board games, classic Nintendo, and refreshments? Come on down to the main floor lunchroom of the BCCRC next Tuesday!
Time: Tuesday November 26th 4-6 PM
Location: Main floor lunch room, BC Cancer Research Centre
Sign up here!
The leaves are falling, the pumpkins are ripening, and an aura of spookiness pervades the land. We invite you to give your gourd a rest from science and paint one instead on Wednesday, October 23rd, 4-6 PM in the BCCRC main floor lunch room. Drinks and snacks will be provided!
Sign up here to reserve a pumpkin for its makeover.
Last event of GrasPod's Welcome Month: join us in Rogue (602 W Broadway) on Friday, 27th September @ 5 pm to celebrate with drinks and food!
The run will start at 5:30 PM at the entrance of the BC Cancer Institute. All paces and distances are welcome! Our usual route is a 5 km loop along the waterfront.
Our evening runs will be recurring at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays throughout welcome month and beyond if there is enough interest. If you would like to join our group for the Terry Fox Run on September 15th, let us know at the running group or by email.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Come join us in the main floor lunch room of BCCRC on Tuesday, September 24th @ 4 PM for some video and board games!
Register at this link!
Come join us for an evening of climbing at The Hive bouldering gym! Whether you're new to climbing or can flash a V11 on-sight, we would love to see you there. No equipment is required, just bring your enthusiasm. Spots are limited, so sign up soon.
Register at this link!
Registration deadline: September 13th
Time: Sunday September 22nd @ 4:00 PM
Location: The Hive Bouldering Gym, 520 Industrial Avenue
This year’s research day will take place on September 20th, in the Medical Student Alumni Centre (MSAC) located at 2750 Heather St. For more details and updates, check out this page
The run will start at 5:30 PM at the entrance of the BC Cancer Institute. All paces and distances are welcome! Our usual route is a 5 km loop along the waterfront.
Our evening runs will be recurring at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays throughout welcome month and beyond if there is enough interest. If you would like to join our group for the Terry Fox Run on September 15th, let us know at the running group or by email.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Come along to the main floor lunch room at the BCCRC for art night next Monday! Paint some potted succulents and enjoy some snacks and drinks!
Sign up here!
Time: Monday September 16th @ 4 PM
Location: Main floor lunchroom at BC Cancer Research Centre (675 W 10th Ave)
Join the Terry Fox Run this Sunday, September 15th! This run is a true Canadian tradition with a long history of raising funds for cancer research. The location is beautiful Stanley Park, and the options for distances are 3 km or 10 km.
GRASPODS will also be hosting a picnic after the run!
Register for the picnic here!
You can learn about the Terry Fox Run and register as an individual or form a group through this link.
If you are looking to run as part of a group and don't have one associated with your lab, you can register for this one:
https://run.terryfox.ca/team/stirlinglab
Join the GRASPODs strava group here!
Sign up for the Terry Fox Run via strava here!
Terry Fox Run information:
Time: Registration opens 8:00 AM, run begins at 10:00 AM
Location: Ceperley Park, 8701 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver, BC, V6G 3E2
Picnic information:
Time: Begins at 10:30 AM
Location: Ceperley Park, 8701 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver, BC, V6G 3E2
Do you have books, clothes, or other paraphernalia that you would like to pass on? Bring them along to the Swap & Share Fair for a thrifting-style trading event. Refresh your wardrobe and bookshelf while getting to know other students and their preferences in fashion and literature!
Location: 15th floor of the BC Cancer Research Centre (675 W 10th Avenue)
The run will start at 5:30 PM at the entrance of the BC Cancer Institute. All paces and distances are welcome! Our usual route is a 5 km loop along the waterfront.
Our evening runs will be recurring at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays throughout welcome month and beyond if there is enough interest. If you would like to join our group for the Terry Fox Run on September 15th, let us know at the running group or by email.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us for a night of trivia and Irish pub fare! Does your factual knowledge extend beyond lab procedures? Pit your wits and recall of useless information against other students!
Sign up here!
Location: The King’s Head Public House, 1618 Yew St.
To all incoming students who will be based out of BC Cancer or VPC, a warm welcome from your Graduate Student and Post Doctoral Society, GrasPods! Join us on September 3rd at 3:30 pm, BCCRI (ground floor, Diamond Lecture Theatre) to learn more about who we are, what we do and to ask questions to our panelists about the graduate school experience. Our panel will have MSc students and PhD candidates from multiple graduate programs. There will be free pizza and beverages too!
Register here: https://forms.gle/1KaUzD7SZREufuuk6
Come to the main floor BCCRC lunch room at 4 pm on Tuesday, August 13th for art night!
Register here
This year's edition of the Bennett Distinguished Lecture will feature Dr. Olivera Finn from the University of Pittsburgh as she discusses her pivotal role in developing one of the first and most impactful cancer vaccines to date. All audiences welcome!
Olivera (Olja) J. Finn is the University of Pittsburgh Distinguished Professor of Immunology and Surgery and Founding Chair of the Department of Immunology, the position she held from 2001 to 2013. She was Program Leader of the Cancer Immunology Program at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute from 1991 to 2014.
After receiving her PhD in Immunology at Stanford University in 1980, and completing her postdoctoral training there in 1982, Dr. Finn moved to Duke University and in 1991 to the University of Pittsburgh. She gained prominence through her original focus on transplantation biology and later through her basic and applied research focused on tumor antigens and the development of cancer vaccines. She has an extensive track record of research accomplishments reported in over 200 peer-reviewed papers and numerous reviews and book chapters. She is the discoverer of the MUC1 tumor antigen and has published extensively and continuously for the last 25 years on her basic and preclinical work on the development and evaluation of MUC1 cancer vaccines. She has been a co-investigator on a dozen clinical trials of various MUC1 vaccines in pancreatic, colon, breast, prostate and lung cancer. Dr. Finn and her team also identified cyclin B1 as a tumor antigen and published several papers on its excellent potential as a cancer vaccine. Her current efforts are on the development of preventative cancer vaccines.
Dr. Finn is an active member of the American Association of Immunologists where she served seven years as Council member and one year as President. She also served two terms as Councilor of the International Union of Immunology Societies (IUIS) and is currently Chair of the IUIS Committee on Gender Equality and Career Development. She is also member of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and Past Chair of the Steering Committee of the AACR Cancer Immunology (CIMM) Working Group. She is also a member of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC). She has served on NCI study sections and was a member of the NCI Board of Councilors. She has trained 25 PhD and MD/PhD students in her laboratory and over 60 postdoctoral fellows, many of whom hold important positions in academic institutions or biomedical companies. She received twice the Mentor of the Year Award from the University of Pittsburgh. In 2016, Dr. Finn was the recipient of the AAI Life Time Achievement Award as well as NCI Outstanding Investigator Award. In 2017 she was honored with the AACR CIR Lloyd Old Cancer Immunology Prize. In 2019, Finn was awarded the SITC Richard V. Smalley Memorial Award, a prestigious award for clinicians and scientists who have an enormous impact on cancer immunotherapy research. Also in 2019, she was inducted into the inaugural class of AAI Distinguished Fellows and in 2022 into Fellows of the SITC Immuno-Oncology Academy.
A Graspods x North Vancouver Community Players event
