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
October 2025 - Congrats to Sumeet, Fran, David, and Quinn on their great poster presentations at the Undergraduate Researsch Showcase! They were all fantastic and Quinn and David received first and second place, respectively, within the Health Sciences Research category. Very proud of all of you!!
September 2025 - Together with the Drogemoller lab, we're looking for a new MSc student on a CIHR funded project! Please see the attached advertisement.
August 2025 - We thank Sumeet, Quinn, Fran, and David for their dedication throughout the summer and wish them each all the best in their upcoming academic year!
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.
LAB ASMR VIDEO
Well, I guess the summer students found some freetime and had a lot of fun this year. Here's the ASMR video they created about lab-related activities (Sepember 2025). Credit to David, Quinn, Sumeet & Fran!
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.