Vancouver ‘Blood Cancer Connect & Learn’

Dr. Ly Vu is an Assistant Professor at Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of British Columbia (UBC) and a Scientist at the Terry Fox Laboratory, BC Cancer. Dr. Vu is originally from Vietnam with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Vietnam National University. She completed both her PhD and post-doctoral training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NYC, US. At BC Cancer, Dr. Vu’s laboratory aims to understand molecular mechanisms underlying control of stem cells and pathogenesis of hematological malignancies, with a focus on RNA modifications and RNA biology. Her ultimate goal is to develop innovative therapeutic approaches for treatment of leukemia and other cancers.

Dr. David Sanford joined the Leukemia/BMT Program of BC in September 2015. He previously completed training in Hematology at the University of Western Ontario, and undertook a Leukemia Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He has interests in clinical research in acute myeloid leukemia, including the development of molecularly targeted therapies and the role of minimal residual disease in guiding treatment.

Nikki Stiver holds a Master’s degree in Social Work, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion, and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Family and Child Studies. She has worked as a Registered Social Worker with the Leukemia and Bone Marrow Transplant Program of BC since 2020, where she supports patients and their families practically and emotionally as they navigate treatment. She holds special interest in clinical counselling, promoting holistic wellbeing and patient empowerment, and raising awareness about support services especially those living with a chronic illness.