Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Pictured from top left to right are Shea English (Data Coordinator), Mike Tew (Clinical Trials Pharmacist), Shane Brown (Clinical Trials Nurse Coordinator), and Debbie Opitz (Clinical Trials Nurse Coordinator).CCTG is pleased to recognize the BC Cancer–Kelowna IND240 Clinical Trials Team with the IND Team Award which was presented to the recipients this weekend at the CCTG Spring Meeting. The award is presented to Non-MD trial team members from member centres for their efforts and dedication to the success of clinical trials in the IND Program."The team is sincerely grateful for this recognition, which underscores the significant collaboration, expertise, and dedication required to successfully conduct an IND clinical trial. We extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Susan Ellard, Principal Investigator, for her exemplary leadership and steadfast commitment to excellence in patient care. The successful execution of this trial would not have been possible without the strong partnerships and specialized expertise of our collaborators in Imaging, Laboratory and Pathology services at Kelowna General Hospital, Valley Medical Laboratories/Dynacare, and UBC Okanagan.""We are also grateful to acknowledge the important contributions of additional team members, Kate Witham (Research Project Assistant) and Manon Overhorst (Clinical Trials Clerk), whose support was integral throughout the trial. Finally, we thank the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) for their continued collaboration and shared commitment to advancing clinical trials and improving outcomes for cancer patients across British Columbia."
