For young researchers beginning their careers, research opportunities in the form of studentships at post-secondary institutions like the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary can be an integral stepping stone to future work that will improve the lives of individuals living with cancer.
Congratulations to all the 2024 award recipients! The Alberta Cancer Foundation is grateful to everyone who generously gives back to make these awards possible and support young Albertans’ careers and important research.
Summer studentship award recipients
Saron Gebremariam: Betty K. Brown Studentship
Host: University of Alberta
Hannah Dean: Cathy Compton McNabb Studentship
Host: University of Alberta
Arya Khosravany: David C. Stokes Summer Studentship in Brain Tumour Research
Host: University of Calgary
Jessica Zhang: Ed and Barbara Prodor Studentship
Host: University of Alberta
Camri Imlach: Linda Singleton Summer Studentship in Cancer Research
Host: University of Calgary
Mandy Yip: Lynda Doiron Studentship
Host: University of Alberta
Jill Allmendinger: Richard Singleton Summer Studentship in Cancer Research
Host: University of Calgary
Rahim Valji: Sartore Multidisciplinary Summer Studentship
Host: University of Alberta
Dev Patel: Victor-Osten Studentship
Host: University of Alberta
Graduate studentship award recipients
Kayleigh Morris, Seth Peyton, Alec Swallow, Lauren Smart, Yimiao Zhao: Antoine Noujaim Cancer Research Graduate Studentship
Host: University of Alberta
Mona Al-Onazi: Dr. Cyril Kay Graduate Studentship
Host: University of Alberta
Justin Knechtel: William Herbert Young Cancer Research Graduate Studentship
Host: University of Alberta
Graduate award recipients
Angie Chen, Fatima Muzaffar, Dan Fan: Dr. Herbert Meltzer Memorial Award in Oncology
Host: University of Alberta
