The Pam and Rolando Del Maestro Family Undergraduate Student Research Competition Awards

In 2017, The Pam And Rolando Del Maestro Family Undergraduate Student Research Competition Awards were established to promote scientific innovation among Canadian undergraduate students.

35 years ago, Pam and Rolando Del Maestro co-founded Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada and over the years have fostered students in the field of brain tumour research by providing them with varied opportunities to present their ideas and engage with physicians and researchers in the field of neuro-oncology and neuroscience.

Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada thanks our co-founders Pam and Rolando Del Maestro for establishing this visionary opportunity. 
 

2018 Student Research Awards

To be held in London, Ontario, although teams from across Canada can compete via live streaming. The top 3 presentations will be invited to the Brain Tumour National Conference in Toronto in October to vie for the winning prize. 

Please learn more about the qualification process and associated deadlines. Note the first deadline is a Letter of Intent which is due by Friday, August 3, 2018 following the format outlined in this document.

From the winners of the 2017 competition:

“As an individual passionate about brain tumours, this Student Research Competition allowed me to network with like-minded students and gain a broader perspective on the multitude of novel strategies that can be employed to tackle this devastating disease. Having come first place in the competition, we were given the opportunity to present at the Join the Movement to End Brain Tumours National Conference, where we interacted with children and adults suffering or affected by brain tumours; ultimately propelling motivation and giving our work meaning. 

I encourage students interested in brain cancer research to attend and compete in this worthwhile learning opportunity!"
 

2017 Student Research Awards

The Pam And Rolando Del Maestro Family Undergraduate Student Research Competition Awards were an integral part of the Research Symposium at the Brain Tumour National Conference in October 2017. 

Congratulations to the winners!

#1: McMaster - Team Adile - $1,000 - “Novel agents targeting therapy-resistant GBM stem cells”

#2: McGill - Team An - $750 - “The combination of nanoparticles and RNAi technology to combat glioblastoma with patient specificity”

#3: Waterloo/Laurier - Team Roble - $500 - “Palliative Care Communication Strategies to Improve outcomes for Glioblastoma patients and their families”

Thanks also to the runners up:

Assessing a VR Training Curriculum for Surgical Skills Towards Safer Neurosurgery 

Presented by: Vanier - Team Khan
Presented on: Friday, October 20, 2017 

Please note: Undergraduate students wishing to compete in this competition were encouraged to apply from anywhere in Canada. If selected to compete and not able to attend in person, teams were streamed in.

To speak to someone about the Student Research Award, please contact:

Susan Ruypers
Research Program Specialist
sruypers@braintumour.ca
1-800-265-5106 ext. 240