David Dawe, MD, BASc, MSC, FRCPC

Research summary

Dr. Dawe's research is focused on improving outcomes, quality, and reducing disparities in care for frail and older patients with cancer. He uses clinical and administrative databases to examine treatment patterns and outcomes, with a particular focus on lung cancer and frailty. He leads a team investigating biomarkers of frailty in patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). His research is helping to identify opportunities for system improvement, and his work has the potential to improve the lives of countless patients. He is a member of the Canadian Network on Aging and Cancer (CNAC) and Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC).

    • Research affiliations

      • Affiliate Scientist, CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute (CCMR)

      Research groups

      • Canadian Network on Aging and Cancer (CNAC)
      • Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC)

    • Keywords

      • Cancer epidemiology
      • Geriatric assessment
      • Health services research
      • Lung cancer
      • Outcomes research
      • Frailty
      • Geriatric oncology
      • Systemic therapy decision-making
      • Treatment disparities
      • Older adults with cancer

    Biography

    Dr. David Dawe is an assistant professor of internal medicine at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. He completed residencies in both internal medicine and medical oncology at the University of Manitoba, as well as a geriatric thoracic oncology fellowship at McMaster University. He holds a Master of Science in community health sciences and has received research funding from CancerCare Manitoba Foundation and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. He has held the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation John Henson Clinical Research Professorship in Population Health and has received several awards for his research and education efforts.

    • Education

      Master of Science (Community Health Sciences) University of Manitoba (2018)

      Fellowship in Lung Cancer, McMaster University (2017)

      Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) in Medical Oncology, University of Manitoba (2016)

      Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) in Internal Medicine, University of Manitoba (2013)

      Doctor of Medicine, Queen’s University School of Medicine (2010)

      Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (Honours) McMaster University (2006)

    • Awards

      John Henson Clinical Research Professorship in Population Health Award, Manitoba Medical Service Foundation (2018)

      Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology Research Award, CancerCare Manitoba (2018)

      Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology Education Award, CancerCare Manitoba (2017)

      Richard Hoeschen Memorial Award, Manitoba Medical Service Foundation / SBRC (2015)

    Contact us

    Internal Medicine
    Room GC430, Health Sciences Centre
    820 Sherbrook Street
    University of Manitoba
    Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9 Canada

    intmed@umanitoba.ca
    204-787-7772
    204-787-4826