PALLIATIVE CARE RESEARCH

Research that provides evidence based integration of Early Palliative Care

Enhancing quality of life for patients

experiencing advanced cancer and their families

WHAT'S NEW?

Advancing early-intervention Palliative Care for people with pancreatic cancer -Collaborative Centre for Genomic Cancer Medicine News

Check our Palliative Nexus Research Highlights 2025

New web-based pathways, clinical guidance and patient tools for timely pain management and early palliative care in pancreatic cancer Now live on the Pancare website →

Release Celebrating 20 Years of WCMICS including Prof Jennifer Philip's instrumental contribution in advancing culturally safe cancer care. See the recording here →

Care Plus Program

Voices

RUN-PC Triage Tool

First Nations Cancer Coordinator

Core Areas of Research

SERVICE MODELS

Designing and evaluating comprehensive service frameworks like Care Plus for early palliative intervention in advanced cancer and expanding these models to support patients with conditions beyond cancer.

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INNOVATION IN PC

Developing and testing novel approaches to personalize care delivery, including digital health tools, telehealth solutions, and integrated care models that respond to individual patient needs and preferences.

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CLINICAL TRIALS

Expanding access to clinical trials in palliative care settings, with special focus on symptom management, quality of life measurement, and interdisciplinary approaches to comprehensive care.

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EVOLVING COMMUNITIES

Engaging diverse community voices in our research, developing culturally responsive approaches, and partnering with First Nations communities to ensure inclusive and equitable palliative care delivery.

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