Cancer Care Nova Scotia established the Peggy Davison Cancer Research Scientist Award in 2004 to help build an expert team in cancer health services research – ultimately improving outcomes for cancer patients.
The Award, worth $600,000 over six years, is currently providing funding to Dr. Eva Grunfeld, a professor of medicine and national leader in cancer health services research. Dr. Grunfeld and her team are studying the organization of cancer services in communities throughout Nova Scotia – ensuring they are more accessible, more efficient and of the highest possible quality.
The Peggy Davison Cancer Research Scientist Award was named in recognition of Peggy Davison, inaugural board chair of Cancer Care Nova Scotia. The award is a reflection of her commitment to the value of research to enhance and improve cancer care for Nova Scotians.
Cancer Care Nova Scotia funds the Norah Stephen Oncology Scholar Awards, student research awards designed to foster an interest in the field of oncology. Each year, 12 awards of $5000 each are presented to students to pursue cancer-related research or clinical training and experience projects. To date, 80 students have received the award and 24 have continued on or have plans to continue on in the field of cancer.
Interested candidates and their supervisors are invited to complete an application outlining the project or practical experience directly related to the study of cancer. They must submit it to Cancer Care Nova Scotia, along with their academic transcripts, a copy of their resume and the supervisor’s resume by February 14, 2009. For more information, please contact Brian Taylor at ccns.nshealth.ca or 902.473.5106.
The Norah Stephen Oncology Scholar Awards are named in honour of retired board member Norah Stephen. A cancer survivor and advocate, Norah was a dedicated volunteer with the Nova Scotia cancer system for almost 35 years. Norah passed away in 2008 at the age of 94, but her inspiration lives on through the Norah Stephen Oncology Scholar Awards.