Clinical Research Fellowship in Advanced Systemic Therapies, Gynecologic Cancers

Clinical Research Fellowship in Advanced Systemic Therapies, Gynecologic Cancers
University of British Columbia and BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC
**Location**: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
**Term**: 1-2 years (Start date: September 2025, negotiable)
**Fellowship supervisory team**: Drs Anna Tinker and Yvette Drew
The Division of Medical Oncology at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a leader in cancer research, teaching, and clinical care focused on the nature, causes, and treatment of cancer in adults. UBC's Department of Medicine is the largest in the Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,200 faculty and staff.
The Division of Gynecologic Oncology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UBC is renowned for its innovative clinical and research contributions to gynecologic cancer care. The Division works, in close collaboration with BC Cancer Gynecological Medical Oncology and other partner institutions. This collaboration ensures that the fellowship offers a unique combination of both medical oncology and gynecologic oncology perspectives.
**About the Fellowship**:
The University of British Columbia and BC Cancer -Vancouver are offering a one
- or two-year Clinical Research Fellowship Program in Advanced Systemic Therapies, focusing on gynecologic cancers. This training program provides a unique opportunity for medical oncology or gynecologic oncology fellows to undertake advanced clinical training and research at BC Cancer's world-class facilities in Vancouver, British Columbia. Under the mentorship of experts in Gynecological Cancer Medical Oncology and Translational Medicine, fellows will gain practical and in-depth experience in the use of systemic therapies including antibody drug conjugates, complex immunotherapies and novel targeted therapies through experimental medicines early phase clinical trials.
The fellowship is designed to provide fellows with advanced clinical training and education in the diagnosis, management and systemic treatment of gynecologic cancers. Fellows will spend time in medical oncology clinical settings, directly managing patients undergoing systemic therapies for gynecologic cancers. They will have the opportunity to engage in experimental medicines through phase 1/2 clinical trials, working with novel drugs and exploring emerging treatment options for gynecologic malignancies. The fellowship provides opportunities to learn about advanced immunotherapies including bispecific antibodies and cellular therapies.
Fellows gain experience in the setup, coordination, and delivery of early phase clinical trials, and gain exposure to the complexities of trial design and implementation, including patient recruitment, toxicity management, safety calls with study teams and regulatory processes.
Fellows at our site will have the unique opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary and specialized team within the Provincial Gynecologic Tumour Group. This multidisciplinary approach brings together experts in medical oncology, gynecologic oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, survivorship, psychology, hereditary cancer testing, nursing and research, creating an integrated environment for comprehensive patient care and cutting-edge research.
Gynecologic oncology fellows will also have the opportunity to enrich their learning through elective blocks in gynecologic oncology surgery, gaining further hands-on experience and exposure to a variety of surgical procedures through close collaboration with the surgical oncology team.
A minimum of fifty percent of the fellow's time is protected for clinical research, providing ample opportunities to engage in research projects in clinical trials, real
- world outcomes, quality improvement, and translational sciences. The program aims to prepare fellows to become leaders in the field of gynecologic oncology and advanced systemic therapies/precision cancer medicine, equipping them with the clinical expertise and research experience necessary to advance the treatment and understanding of gynecologic cancers.
**Opportunities in the Training Program**:
The fellowship offers several unique opportunities for professional and academic growth, including:
Multidisciplinary Care Exposure - Immersion into a dedicated Gynecological Cancer Medical Oncology Team, including a variety of allied healthcare professionals (pharmacists, nurse practitioners, etc.), enhancing comprehensive patient care.
Experimental Medicines Clinical Trials Research - Gain experience in managing patients in early phase clinical trials as part of the BC Cancer provincial phase 1 team. Exposure to first in human studies of novel cancer drugs. Opportunities to learn about advanced immunotherapies including bispecific antibodies and cellular therapies.
Outcomes Research - Access the Gynecologic Cancer Outcomes Database and tissue bank to participate in impactful research.
Genome Sciences Centre - Engage with projects like the Personalized Oncogenomics Program (POG), expand