MANDATE
The CGL is mandated to provide molecular genetic diagnostics and paraffin FISH testing for all cancer patients in British Columbia. We also provide the complete spectrum of cytogenetic and FISH testing for PHSA, Northern and Interior Health Authorities.
CARECONNECT
Cancer Genetics reports are viewable in CAIS, Cerner and CareConnect. For information on where to find the report in CareConnect or how to request access to CareConnect, click here
UPDATE ON TAT for NGS panels (updated Sept 2024)
Dating back to beginning of August 2024, there have been some run quality failures that are currently under investigation, leading to delays in some patient reports. Cancer Genetics and Genomics Laboratory is committed to reporting quality results and will issue patient results as soon as the data becomes available. Please see our Updates page for additional details.
Faculty
Dr. Stephen Yip, MD, PhD, FRCPC (Medical Director)
Dr. Sean Young, PhD, DABMGG FCCMG FACMG (Molecular Geneticist)
Dr. Tracy Tucker, PhD, FCCMG (Molecular Geneticist and Cytogeneticist)
Dr. Ian Bosdet, PhD, FCCMG (Molecular Geneticist)
Dr. Deepu Alex, MD, PhD (Molecular Pathologist)
Dr. Bahareh Mojarad, PhD, DABMGG, FACMG (Molecular Geneticist and Cytogeneticist)
Dr. Curtis Hughesman, PhD, P.Eng (Research & Development Scientist)
Team Lead
Kristy Dastur, BSc, RT
- Our laboratory is accredited by the Diagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP) of BC.
- Molecular Geneticists and Cytogeneticists are Fellows of the Canadian College of Medical Genetics (CCMG)
- Technologists are Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) trained in clinical genetics and are certified by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).