The L. J. Blackmore Cancer Research Centre , formerly the BC Cancer Research Centre ( BCCRC ) and BCCA Cancer Research Centre , is located in Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada. Scientists and researchers perform basic, epidemiological, and clinical research on cancer prevention , early diagnosis of cancer, the molecular and genetic characteristics of the cancer process, and basic research related to new treatments for cancer. With direct links to the cancer centres across the province, discoveries at the Research Centre are quickly translated into clinical applications.
4-625: In 2005 the Canada Green Building Council certified the building had met LEED ( Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ) Gold standards for its sustainable design , making it the first health-care facility in Canada to attain that distinction. The Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre , named for Nobel laureate Michael Smith , is located nearby the L. J. Blackmore Cancer Research Centre. This oncology article
8-672: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Canada Green Building Council The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) was created in 2003 to further the expansion of green building in Canada . Prior to the formation of the Council, Canada had participated in the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) through British Columbia's membership in the USGBC's Cascadia Chapter. The CaGBC
12-722: The LEED rating system , Investor Confidence Project and Investor Ready Energy Efficiency certification, TRUE zero waste certification, SITES, and the WELL Building Standard. The CaGBC Awards recognize individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to Canada's green building industry. These awards include the CaGBC Leadership Awards, the Andy Kesteloo Memorial Student Project Award, and
16-684: Was founded by Kevin Hydes of Integral Group, Joe Van Belleghem, Jon Hobbs, formerly of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and Peter Busby of Perkins+Will Canada. It is a member of the World Green Building Council . The CaGBC's mission is to lead and accelerate the transformation to high-performing, healthy green buildings, homes and communities throughout Canada. The CaGBC promotes its Zero Carbon Building Standard, and through GBCI Canada, promotes
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