OUR RESEARCH FOCUS
Through our research, we aim to deepen our understanding of genome/chromosome biology and contribute to the next generation of cancer therapies.
Our team uses state-of-the-art genetic tools like CRISPR/Cas9 and advanced microscopy techniques to explore how human cells maintain genome and chromosome stability. By pinpointing the essential genes, proteins, and pathways that protect our genetic material, we are building a detailed "molecular parts-list" that sheds light on how cancer begins and progresses. These discoveries will help us identify new therapeutic strategies and develop innovative treatment strategies, like synthetic lethal approaches, to improve the lives and outcomes of those living with cancer.
FEATURED NEWS
August 2025 - Great presentations by Demi, Quinn, Sumeet and Fran at the CCMB Summer Student Research Day. Congrats to Quinn for receiving a presentation award!
July 2025 - We are grateful to CIHR for awarding our collaborative research team a 5-year project grant titled, "Exploring and targeting reduced SKP2 expression in tubo-ovarian, high-grade serous carcinoma".
June 2025 - Congratulations go out to Nicole Gerber & Emerson Brazil for receiving prestigious CancerCare Manitoba/Research Manitoba MSc Studentships!
June 2025 - We thank CancerCare Manitoba for awarding us a two-year grant titled, "Determining the impact reduced FBXO44 has in colorectal cancer development and therapeutic targeting".
June 2025 - We thank the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation for awarding our team with a 2-year operating grant for our work on Colorectal Cancer.
May 2025 - Congratulations to Emerson Brazil for receiving a Poster Presentation Award from the BMG Research Day.
May 2025 - We are excited to welcome back Dr. Lucile Jeusset as a Post-Doctoral Fellow.
May 2025 - We welcome and wish good luck to our four new summer students - David, Fran, Quinn, and Sumeet!
May 2025 - Ezri officially starts her MSc program with us. We wish her all the best for a successful graduate program.
TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Land and territory acknowledgements are small, yet critical parts of cultivating strong relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities. They are an opportunity to create awareness and understanding with respect to our commitment to reconciliation.