Dr. Gillian Vandekerkhove Awarded 2026 Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grant
The Department of Urologic Sciences is pleased to congratulate Dr. Gillian Vandekerkhove on receiving a 2026 Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grant. Dr. Gillian Vandekerkhove The five-year grant, totalling $550,000 CAD, will support Dr. Vandekerkhove’s research project titled: “Urinary DNA for enhanced detection and characterization of localized urothelial cancer.” The Canadian Cancer Society Emerging […]
Congratulations to This Year’s Faculty Teaching Award Recipients
The Department of Urologic Sciences is pleased to recognize this year’s faculty teaching award recipients for their outstanding contributions to teaching and mentorship. Dr. Vu TruongUndergraduate Teacher Award Dr. Ercole LeonePostgraduate Teacher Award Dr. Yuzhuo WangBasic Scientist Teaching Award These awards recognize the important role of faculty members in supporting learners, mentoring trainees, and strengthening […]
New Cancer Discovery Paper Identifies Germline CDK12 Variants in Aggressive Prostate Cancer
The Department of Urologic Sciences is pleased to share a new publication in Cancer Discovery titled, “Germline CDK12 variants in aggressive prostate cancer.” Dr. Sofie Tolmeijer and Dr. Alexander Wyatt The study identifies rare inherited CDK12 variants in patients with aggressive metastatic prostate cancer. These findings challenge the previous assumption that CDK12 alterations in prostate […]
