Undergraduate Cancer Research Conference

A New Era of Cancer Research: Where Science Meets Human Experience
The Undergraduate Cancer Research Conference (UCRC) is the UBC Cancer Association's newest flagship initiative: a one-day, interdisciplinary event that brings undergraduate researchers, healthcare professionals, faculty, and community organization together under one roof. We're showcasing the full arc of cancer care, from the lab bench, to the bedside, to the human experience after diagnosis. Whether you're a researcher, a pre-health student, or simply curious about oncology, UCRC is your chance to explore the field and meet the people shaping it.
Interested in cancer research, healthcare, or biotech? The cancer ecosystem is coming to you, right here at UBC.

What to Expect
🔬 Research Showcase: Explore cancer research through poster and oral presentations from undergraduate researchers
🛠️ Hands-On Workshops: Build skills you can use in research and your career
🎤 Expert Talks: Healthcare professionals, researchers, and cancer survivors share their perspectives
🤝 Company & Organization Booths: Meet organizations making an impact and discover how you can get involved
🍽️ Lunch & Networking: Connect with professionals and discover career opportunities in oncology

What's In It for You
✅ Walk away with conference experience you can put on your resume✅ Meet professionals who are actively looking for young talent✅ Get inspired to pursue research and advocacy in oncology✅ Discover where cancer research is headed next

Want to Present?
Submit your abstract to share your research with students, faculty, and professionals, here.
URL: https://form.jotform.com/ubccancerassociationclub/ucrc-abstract-submission

Details
📋 Full program and schedule on our UCRC Website

Media
Photos and videos may be taken throughout the event and shared on the UBC Cancer Association's social media channels. By registering, you consent to being photographed or filmed and to the use of this content for promotional purposes.