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Oncology: Dr. Gary Pansegrau
Dr. Gary Pansegrau: Breast Cancer Leadership in British Columbia
Dr. Gary Pansegrau is a distinguished medical oncologist and provincial leader at BC Cancer, with a distinguished career in breast cancer care delivery and policy. He has overseen program expansion, improved treatment access timelines, and championed regional cancer equity.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dr. Gary Pansegrau |
| Born | (Not publicly disclosed) |
| Alma Mater | MD from University of Toronto; Residency in Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology at UBC (rebootcommunications.com, bccancerfoundation.com) |
| Notable Roles | Senior Executive Director, Clinical Programs & Policy, BC Cancer (since 2018) Former Executive Medical Director, Vancouver Centre; First Regional Medical Director, Surrey Centre (rebootcommunications.com)Chair, Priority & Evaluation Committee (PEC), BC Cancer, 2013–2020 (rebootcommunications.com) |
| Notable Publications / Contributions | Key leadership in launching the Locally Advanced Breast Cancer Clinic at Fraser Valley Centre (2016), reducing time to treatment from 44 to 13 days |
| Awards & Fellowships | Member of cancer care team awarded BC Healthcare Award of Merit (2010) for improvements in breast cancer care |
| Philanthropy | Advocates for integrated cancer care in underserved communities; actively supports fundraising and expansion of treatment centres in BC (including the Surrey & Fraser Valley team) |