BC Cancer Research Institute & Advancing Health Sign MOU to Improve Provincial Clinical Trials Capacity

​The BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI) and the Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the two organizations work closely and collaboratively to support clinician–scientists across BC in their clinical trials research.

“The goal of this partnership is to improve our provincial capacity to support academic clinical trialists,” said Dr. Aslam Anis, Director of Advancing Health. “Clinician–scientists in BC currently face a profound administrative burden when embarking on trials. We aim to streamline the launch and operation of trials by building and leveraging the existing capacity of the expert staff at our organizations, sharing and establishing best practices, and coordinating our research services.”

“Collaboration and united purpose are central to the success of the research community at BC Cancer,” said Dr. François Bénard, Senior Executive Director of Research, BC Cancer. “Our partnership with Advancing Health will allow us to expand capacity to support clinical trial participation, a key priority in B.C.’s 10-year cancer action plan, by providing greater support for investigator-initiated clinical trials across the province.”