
Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders Research Program
We are working to understand the distinct biology of childhood cancers, find new therapeutic approaches, reduce toxicity of current therapies, and improve patient experience.
Background
Established in 2009, the Childhood Cancer Research Program is the research arm of the Centre for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders – a partnership between Alberta Health Services, Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, and two of the University of Calgary's research institutes, the Charbonneau Cancer Institute and the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute.
Our mission to bring paediatric cancer care to the next level by engaging in research aimed at several main areas in the continuum of childhood cancer care: understanding the unique biology of childhood cancer, finding new therapies, decreasing toxicity of current therapies, and improving life with and after childhood cancer. To tackle those problems, we integrate the approaches of discovery research, translational research, clinical research, and health services delivery research.
We are supported by the above institutions as well as by major philanthropic organizations and donors
Our Researchers

Dr. Beaudry, Paul
MD, MSc, FRCPS(C)
Assistant Professor

Dr. Chan, Jennifer
MD
Associate Professor

Dr. Culos-Reed, Nicole
PhD
Professor

Dr. Derksen, Darren
PhD
Assistant Professor

Dr. Gallo , Marco
PhD
Assistant Professor

Dr. Guilcher, Greg
BSc, MD, FRCPC, FAAP
Associate Professor

Dr. Khan, Faisal M.
PhD
Associate Professor

Dr. Lafay-Cousin, Lucie
MD
Associate Professor

Dr. Laing, Catherine
PhD
Assistant Professor

Dr. Mahoney, Douglas
PhD
Assistant Professor

Dr. Monument, Michael
MD, FRCSC
Assistant Professor

Dr. Sorana Morrissy
PhD
Assistant Professor

Dr. Moules, Nancy
PhD
Professor

Dr. Narendran, Aru
MD, PhD
Professor

Dr. Robbins, Stephen
PhD
Professor

Dr. Senger, Donna
PhD
Research Associate Professor

Dr. Strother, Douglas
MD, FRCPC
Associate Professor

Dr. Truong, Tony
MD, MPH, FRCPC
Associate Professor