Cancer Careers Ep 17 - Dr. Laura Dawson

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today we're joined by Dr. Tina Zhang, a Radiation Oncologist at BC Cancer in Vancouver who specializes in genitourinary and skin cancer, and has a strong interest on stereotactic radiotherapy for metastatic disease and the integration of immunotherapy with radiotherapy in cancer treatment.

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today, we’re joined by Dr. Sharlene Gill, a Professor of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Medical Oncologist at BC Cancer, specializing in gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Gill’s work spans clinical trials, mentorship, patient advocacy, and health system leadership, and she previously served as President of the Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists.

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today we're joined by Dr. Laura Dawson, a staff Radiation Oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto. She takes us through her responsibilities as Chair, introduces the Palliative Radiotherapy and Oligometastases Program (PROP) at Princess Margaret, and explains the differences between various academic positions.

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today we're joined by Dr. Hannah Carolan, a Radiation Oncologist at BC Cancer in Vancouver who specializes in lung and breast cancers, and has a strong focus on inclusive and supportive learning environments.

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today, we’re joined by Dr. Natalie Levasseur, a Medical Oncologist at BC Cancer and Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Medical Oncology at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Levasseur specializes in breast cancer oncology and is the current chair of the Provincial Breast Tumor Group in BC, the co-lead of the Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Unit in Vancouver, and serves on the BC Personalized Oncogenomics Steering Committee.

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today we’re joined by Dr. Shaun Loewen, a Radiation Oncologist at the Arthur JE Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre and a clinical associate professor with the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine. He takes us through the applications of Radiation Oncology in neurological and gastrointestinal cancers, the workplace dynamic at the Arthur JE Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, and workforce projections in Radiation Oncology. 

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today we're joined by Dr. Justin Oh, a Radiation Oncologist at BC Cancer in Vancouver who specializes in CNS and pediatric cancers, and has a strong research interest in population-based outcomes.

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today, we’re joined by Dr. Renata Peixoto, an oncology specialist based in Vancouver and Brazil, with expertise in gastrointestinal cancers, and a strong focus on advancing patient-centered care and research.

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today we’re joined by Dr. Derek Tsang, a Radiation Oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Program Director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program at the University of Toronto. He takes us through the differences in treating children and adults with brain tumours, how he maintains emotional resilience, and upcoming innovations in Radiation Oncology. 

In collaboration with ROESCG, we introduce a new series, Cancer Careers! Today, we’re joined by Dr. Chloe Lim, a 5th-year Medical Oncology Co-Lead Resident at the University of British Columbia. She takes us through how she co-founded the Learn Oncology podcast (the one you’re listening to right now!), as well as her journey to Medical Oncology.