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The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) brings together a community of scientists, clinicians, patients and innovators to take on the biggest challenges in cancer.
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Our province is at the forefront of cancer research and life sciences thanks to groundbreaking work by OICR and our network of collaborators. Together we are delivering innovations that transform how cancer is treated across Ontario, and launching homegrown companies that power the province’s life sciences economy. And the people of Ontario are reaping the benefits.
Dr. Aaron Schimmer officially steps into his role as President and Scientific Director of the OICR, marking a new chapter for cancer research in the province.
Through cutting-edge research, collaborative networks and strategic investments, we are improving health, building a stronger economy and making a global impact.
46,000+ patients accessed new cancer innovations through these OICR-supported clinical trials.
OICR and FACIT support more than 1,500 highly-skilled jobs in STEM fields on an annual basis, more than half of which are at start-ups across Ontario.
OICR supports cancer research at 20 communities across Ontario, including 10 universities, 25 hospitals and 10 institutes.
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We’re accelerating and supporting cancer research across the province.
We deliver real-world solutions that are finding cancer earlier, treating it more effectively and improving outcomes in Ontario and around the world.
We drive the development and adoption of life-changing innovations.
We bolster Ontario’s global leadership in cancer research.
We invest in cancer research innovations to build economic value for Ontario.
Working with our commercialization partner FACIT, we support Ontario innovations to create local jobs and new companies, attract investment to the province and bring new discoveries to patients worldwide.
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React-to-Me brings a chatbot interface to Reactome, an expert-curated, open-access database of biological processes Helia Mohammadi was just beginning her master’s studies at the
Researchers used samples from the Ontario Health Study to make a discovery that could enable a whole new approach to screening for common cancers.
OICR Investigator Dr. Antastasia Tikhonova led an important discovery about what happens to the bone marrow during a well-known precancerous condition. A first-ever discovery
Research co-led by OICR is helping advance understanding of the biology behind prostate cancer spreading. Why do some prostate cancers grow slowly for years,
- Hon. Nolan Quinn
Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
We support a thriving community of programs, networks and initiatives advancing cancer research in Ontario and beyond.
