
What does AAPS offer online? AAPS Online learning is comprised of certificate courses and diploma programs that are filled with practical training. Our curriculums are designed to challenge you to apply what you’ve learned to the real world. Self-Paced Learning: With AAPS Online learning, students can enjoy a web-based, interactive learning experience that allows you to access study materials online anytime. It’s the ideal choice for students who prefer a more engaging, computer-based learning environment and who cannot attend traditional classes. NEW! Live, Virtual, Instructor Led Learning: AAPS Online learning now offers live, instructor-led classes via Zoom. For more information,.. READ MORE »
This year, approximately 24,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in Canada. For nearly 80 per cent of them, surgery and radiation will be enough to wipe out the cancer. However, for the remaining 20 per cent, there’s little that can be done to cure them—until now. On December 2nd, Dr. Marianne Sadar from the BC Cancer Agency announced that a new breakthrough drug has been approved for clinical trials. That drug, known as EPI-506, has the potential to shrink tumours that resist current treatments. Here’s a look at how this new drug could be a game changer, and.. READ MORE »
The Calistoga story Seattle-based Calistoga Pharmaceuticals began as a passion project. The small biotech start-up was the brain child of Roger Ulrich, a Big Pharma veteran with a 20 year track record in the industry. When Ulrich lost his job, he partnered with two colleagues to found Calistoga, despite warnings of risk and potential loss. Focused on clinical research for cancer treatment, Calistoga soon began testing a new drug for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The trial was so incredibly successful, that it was halted midway so participants in the control group could choose to switch over and begin receiving the treatment… READ MORE »