
Robson DNA Science Centre
The researchers of Robson DNA Science Centre (RDSC) contribute to cancer prevention by studying how cells protect and repair DNA.
Background
The Robson DNA Science Centre was made possible by a $10-million gift from Dave Robson through the Dave and Val Robson Fund at the Calgary Foundation-to the Southern Alberta Cancer Research Institute (SACRI) at the Cumming School of Medicine. Dave Robson, an award-winning Calgary businessman, made the gift in honour of his late wife, Val, who passed away in May 2014 from myelodysplastic syndrome – a rare cancer that affects bone marrow. The Robson DNA Science Centre will advance the understanding of DNA stability and repair, translating this knowledge into innovative cancer prevention strategies.
“Val and I wanted to do something meaningful, something that would make a difference to people who had been diagnosed with cancer, just like she had,” says Robson. “The importance of research can’t be understated – the scientists in the Robson DNA Science Centre are doing life-saving research that will help improve the lives of Canadians in years to come.”
Robson DNA Science Centre Priorities
The Centre has has multiple core research priorities including:
Our Researchers

Dr. Beattie, Tara
BSc, PhD
Associate Professor

Dr. Billon, Pierre
PhD
Assistant Professor

Dr. Brenner, Darren
PhD
Associate Professor

Dr. Cobb, Jennifer
PhD
Adjunct Professor

Dr. Corcoran, Jennifer
PhD
Assistant Professor

Dr. Doll, Corinne M.
MD
Associate Professor

Dr. Goodarzi, Aaron
PhD
Associate Professor

Dr. Kimura-Hara, Susana
PhD
Assistant Professor

Dr. Kurz, Ebba
PhD
Associate Professor

Dr. Lees-Miller, Susan
PhD
Professor

Dr. Riabowol, Karl
PhD
Professor

Dr. Schriemer, David C
PhD
Professor

Dr. Williams, Gareth
PhD
Assistant Professor