If you are interested in cancer research, I recommend Harold Varmus's "The Art and Politics of Science".
No, I am not really doing a book review — although you can read what the New York Times said about Varmus’s book here.
Reading the book certainly served to remind me how incredibly important the Canadian Cancer Society’s role in funding cancer research has been in the past, continues to be presently, and will be even more so in the future.
You probably already know that we are the largest charitable funder of cancer research in the country (and that includes the incredibly important area of pediatric cancer research). And our main focus is providing investigators with multi-year grants to actually do their research, as compared to funding infrastructure.
Recently, we did an analysis of Canadian Cancer Society grants that are active in BC, and this list totaled some $32 million – most of which was allocated to researchers at the BC Cancer Agency and the University of British Columbia.
Our mission in the Canadian Cancer Society is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer. Research is a critical cornerstone towards our realization of this lofty aim.
Once again, we are extremely grateful to our donors who allow us the opportunity to make a real and positive difference. In BC we continue to have the lowest overall incidence and mortality rates when it comes to cancer. With your continued support, we hope to continue this tradition for the decades to come.
Remember, your donation to the Canadian Cancer Society not only funds research, it also helps us continue to provide information and support to people living with cancer. Click here to donate.