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OICR Impact Report 2024-25

In the two decades since the Government of Ontario first launched the province’s very own cancer research institute, OICR has become a pillar of Ontario’s research and life sciences communities.

Our new report 20 Years of Changing Lives is a snapshot of OICR’s impact over the years, the difference it is making today and the future of cancer research in Ontario.
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CATALYST Funding Opportunity

OICR is inviting applications for CATALYST, a new funding stream supporting research that leverages existing clinical samples to accelerate research into biomarkers, molecular signatures, and other cancer discoveries.
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InterConnections

There’s a story behind every scan, every slide and every line of code. It starts with a person. To spotlight the complexity and humanity of research data, OICR is hosting InterConnections, a unique art competition of images generated as part of cancer research projects.
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Canadian Cancer Research Conference (CCRC)

The Canadian cancer research community will come together in Calgary from November 2-4 for an exciting agenda highlighting the latest developments in Canadian cancer research.
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OICR is Ontario’s cancer research institute, advancing Ontario-made innovations to help people living with cancer today and build a better future for everyone.

Through cutting-edge research, collaborative networks and strategic investments, we are improving health, building a stronger economy and making a global impact.

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OICR-supported clinical trials

46,000+ patients accessed new cancer innovations through these OICR-supported clinical trials.

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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.

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OICR supports cancer research at 20 communities across Ontario, including 10 universities, 25 hospitals and 10 institutes.

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Our Impact

We deliver real-world solutions that are finding cancer earlier, treating it more effectively and improving outcomes in Ontario and around the world.

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Better Health

We drive the development and adoption of life-changing innovations.

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Research Excellence

We bolster Ontario’s global leadership in cancer research.

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Stronger Economy

We invest in cancer research innovations to build economic value for Ontario.

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Commercialization

Investing in local innovators to build a stronger 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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The investments attracted to Ontario’s life sciences sector by FACIT’s portfolio of start-ups reached $1.8 billion in 2025.

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OICR and FACIT have supported the establishment of 38 start-ups (since inception)

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OICR News

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"Over the past two decades, OICR has played an integral role in accelerating cancer discoveries to turn them into real-world treatments that improve the lives of people across Ontario and the globe"

- Hon. Nolan Quinn

Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security

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The OICR Community

We support a thriving community of programs, networks and initiatives advancing cancer research in Ontario and beyond.

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