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Gairdner Foundation

Gairdner Symposium

Date: Monday, October 27, 4– 6pm Location: LSC2, Life Sciences Centre, UBC, 2350 Health Sciences Mall Two dynamic and high profile researchers spoke at the 2014 Gairdner Vancouver Symposium: James P. Allison PhD The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Recipient of the Canada Gairdner International Award, 2014 “For his discovery of immune checkpoint […]

A Gift that Stands the Test of Time

A Gift that Stands the Test of Time

Common illnesses touched the lives of Clarence and Velma Clark, as they do most families. Clarence’s mother lived with early-onset diabetes and relied on insulin injections, and cancer took his sister’s life. Their family received excellent health care at the time, but Clarence and Velma knew the solutions of the future— leading to even better […]