YARON S BUTTERFIELD
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Yaron Butterfield

Writer / Artist / Scientist

Painting by my aunt - Barbara Conder

Who am I?

I'm from North Vancouver, BC, Canada. I graduated from Simon Fraser University (SFU) with a degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, a Minor in Cultural Anthropology, and a Certificate in Liberal Arts.

In 2000, I started at
Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre
as a Cancer Genomics Researcher.
I’m first author on 2 publications in scientific journals and co-author on 54 other refereed articles including 5 on brain cancer.

I love to hike, play ice hockey and practice taekwondo, mindful meditation and yoga. I am an acrylic painter of portraits, landscape and surreal scenes. And a father to an amazing beautiful girl who brings more joy and energy to my life than I could ever have imagined.

In 2016, I graduated from SFU's 2016 Writer's Studio with a
Certificate in Creative Writing.

I am also a long-term survivor of a devastating form of brain cancer. I volunteer in a number of capacities in health care and the brain cancer community.

I am writing my memoir of my incredible experience.
MY STORY
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Jasper, Alberta, Canada

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​Yaron S Butterfield
Cancer Genomics Researcher
BC Cancer - Genome Sciences Centre

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  • Home
    • My Story
  • About Me...
    • Media... >
      • Stories after diagnosis
      • Cracking the SARS genome
      • Vancouver's First 24hr Internet Cafe
    • Research
    • Art
    • Writing
    • Speaking Engagements
    • Catching the Light
    • Contact
  • Activities...
    • A Fresh Chapter >
      • Peru 2019
      • Kenya 2024
    • The Human Library
    • Brainiacs
    • Brain Tumour Walk/Run
    • The Marathon
    • Sasquatch Hockey Club
    • Talks & Lectures
    • Random Stuff
  • Your Story...
    • Brain Tumour Information Day
    • Ourbraincancerstory
    • Patient/Caregiver
    • Healing
    • Links of interest
    • Your Supplements
    • Book Reviews
  • Merchandise