Background & Purpose
Dr. Julian Lum, a distinguished scientist at the Deeley Cancer Centre in Victoria, is leading a team to study how tumors affect the immune system by altering their surrounding environment. Specifically, they are using a new imaging technology to map the chemical and nutritional changes inside tumors to see how they impact immune cells.
This research could help uncover new ways to overcome the tumor- dictated nutrient environment and restore the immune system’s ability to access essential nutrients to fight cancer. The project has been underway for nearly two years, and the team is hosting a retreat. The retreat will involve scientific presentations and discussions around planning the next steps of this project.
The team is inviting one patient or a family partner to:
- Provide input on patient-centered research priorities and areas of focus for the next phase of the project.
- Contribute to discussions on future funding renewal applications by highlighting patient needs and gaps in research.
The team will pair the partner with a trainee to provide support and assist in interpreting scientific discussions. While participation in these discussions is not expected, partners are welcome to engage according to their comfort level.
Level of influence
Consult: Partners provide feedback ad-hoc.
Eligibility
- You have experiences with pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, and/or sarcoma.
- You are comfortable participating in a group discussion and some public-speaking activities throughout the retreat.
- Optional but preferred: You are a resident of Victoria.
Location: In-person
Address: Sngequ House, Conference Room A, University of Victoria, Victoria BC, V8P 5C2
Dates: April 24 - April 25, 2025
Time Commitment: 15 hours over 2 days
Honorarium: $25/hour
Travel reimburesement will be provided. Hotel accommodations will be reimbursed if you are not a resident of Victoria.
Closing date: 24 March, 2025
