VANCOUVER - Breast Cancer Researcher Dr. Karen Gelmon Honoured with IMRIC Award at Gala Celebration – April 22, 2012

Researcher and oncologist Dr. Karen Gelmon was honoured by CFHU on April 22, 2012 at a gala celebration held by the Vancouver chapter supporting breast cancer research. Dr. Gelmon was presented with the IMRIC award in recognition for her outstanding scientific contributions in screening and early detection of breast cancer. Dr. Gelmon is leading a new partnership with scientists at IMRIC to collaborate on genetic sequencing, epigenetics, immunology, stem cell research and cancer imaging.