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Jun 01, 2022
![New ICGC DACO website offers improved access to cancer data](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ICGC-DACO-logo-1-e1654093893530.png)
New ICGC DACO website offers improved access to cancer data
Jun 09, 2021
![New OICR Investigator aims to improve cancer treatment in Ontario and worldwide](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/portal.jpg)
New OICR Investigator aims to improve cancer treatment in Ontario and worldwide
Jun 09, 2021
![Dr. Geoffrey Fong receives prestigious O. Harold Warwick Prize from the Canadian Cancer Society](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fong-680.jpg)
Dr. Geoffrey Fong receives prestigious O. Harold Warwick Prize from the Canadian Cancer Society
May 20, 2021
![Ontario experts chart vision to advance machine learning for cancer care](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AdobeStock_245601545.jpg)
Ontario experts chart vision to advance machine learning for cancer care
May 20, 2021
![Dr. Harriet Feilotter appointed as Director of the Ontario Molecular Pathology Research Network](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/harriet-panel.jpg)
Dr. Harriet Feilotter appointed as Director of the Ontario Molecular Pathology Research Network
May 07, 2021
![With astonishing speed, OICR team creates national COVID-19 genomic data portal](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/virusseq.jpg)
With astonishing speed, OICR team creates national COVID-19 genomic data portal
May 06, 2021
![Canadian Remote Access Framework for Clinical Trials brings new opportunities for cancer patients residing in rural and remote communities](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/3CTN-e1624912387463.png)
Canadian Remote Access Framework for Clinical Trials brings new opportunities for cancer patients residing in rural and remote communities
May 03, 2021
![Remembering Joe Lebovic](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/joe-fellows.jpg)
Remembering Joe Lebovic
Apr 26, 2021
![OICR Genomics achieves CAP laboratory accreditation](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/12988be8-c1fd-42c5-a395-7bbe2ea6a9c2.jpeg)
OICR Genomics achieves CAP laboratory accreditation
Apr 15, 2021
![Ban on menthol cigarettes in Canada leads to more smokers quitting](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/quit_smoking.jpg)
Ban on menthol cigarettes in Canada leads to more smokers quitting
Apr 08, 2021
![OICR to contribute to new Canadian COVID-19 data portal](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/data-potral.jpg)
OICR to contribute to new Canadian COVID-19 data portal
Apr 07, 2021
![OICR congratulates Dr. Elizabeth Eisenhauer on receiving the Canada Gairdner Wightman Award](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Eisenhauer.jpg)
OICR congratulates Dr. Elizabeth Eisenhauer on receiving the Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
Mar 30, 2021
![Patient reflections from the 2021 OICR Translational Research Conference](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/antonia_palmer_cropped.jpg)
Patient reflections from the 2021 OICR Translational Research Conference
Mar 24, 2021
![OICR, Intensity Therapeutics and The Ottawa Hospital to conduct Window of Opportunity clinical trial in early-stage breast cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Arnaout_Bartlett.jpg)
OICR, Intensity Therapeutics and The Ottawa Hospital to conduct Window of Opportunity clinical trial in early-stage breast cancer
Mar 09, 2021
![OICR-affiliated researchers awarded $6.6 million in funding from CIHR](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/group-seven.jpg)
OICR-affiliated researchers awarded $6.6 million in funding from CIHR
Mar 09, 2021
![OICR research team awarded $2.4 million to facilitate precision medicine for early-stage breast cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/equipment.jpg)
OICR research team awarded $2.4 million to facilitate precision medicine for early-stage breast cancer
Mar 04, 2021
![New national research platform to accelerate the development of new cell therapies for cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ExCELLirate.jpg)
New national research platform to accelerate the development of new cell therapies for cancer
Feb 26, 2021
![Drug combination results in longer survival for patients with recurrent and advanced ovarian cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lheureux_Oza.jpg)
Drug combination results in longer survival for patients with recurrent and advanced ovarian cancer
Feb 23, 2021
![Premier Doug Ford visits OICR](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/doug-ford-panel.jpg)
Premier Doug Ford visits OICR
Feb 19, 2021
![OICR-supported collaboration discovers new method to stunt the growth of brain cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/brain_network.jpg)
OICR-supported collaboration discovers new method to stunt the growth of brain cancers
Feb 17, 2021
![OICR’s Dr. John Bartlett named one of the top-cited authors in the Journal of Clinical Oncology](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/bartlett.jpg)
OICR’s Dr. John Bartlett named one of the top-cited authors in the Journal of Clinical Oncology
Feb 04, 2021
![OICR-supported clinical trial leads to practice-changing results for men with prostate cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/precise-header-2.jpg)
OICR-supported clinical trial leads to practice-changing results for men with prostate cancer
Feb 04, 2021
![Clinical trial: Using MRI for prostate cancer diagnosis equals or beats current standard](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/PRECISE.jpg)
Clinical trial: Using MRI for prostate cancer diagnosis equals or beats current standard
Feb 03, 2021
![Standards redefined: What lab accreditation means to OICR Genomics](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/newsletter-panel.jpg)
Standards redefined: What lab accreditation means to OICR Genomics
Feb 03, 2021
![Imagining the next 20 years and planning for the next five](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/foresight.jpg)
Imagining the next 20 years and planning for the next five
Feb 03, 2021
![What we learned at the recent OICR-JLABS cell therapy symposium](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/new-title-block.jpg)
What we learned at the recent OICR-JLABS cell therapy symposium
Jan 27, 2021
![OICR-led research well represented in Nature Communications' editor’s selections](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/nature-comms.jpg)
OICR-led research well represented in Nature Communications' editor’s selections
Jan 08, 2021
![Q&A with new OICR Investigator Dr. Shraddha Pai on uncovering the hidden differences between cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Pai.jpg)
Q&A with new OICR Investigator Dr. Shraddha Pai on uncovering the hidden differences between cancers
Dec 17, 2020
![nanoNOMe: New dual-purpose tool added to the Swiss Army knife of DNA sequencing](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Swiss_army-2.jpg)
nanoNOMe: New dual-purpose tool added to the Swiss Army knife of DNA sequencing
Dec 03, 2020
![Happy holidays from OICR](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/holidays.jpg)
Happy holidays from OICR
Dec 02, 2020
![Study uncovers new approach to mobilize the immune system against hard-to-treat breast cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Sam-Workenhe.jpg)
Study uncovers new approach to mobilize the immune system against hard-to-treat breast cancers
Dec 01, 2020
![Consortium secures $5.1 million to expand genomics platform for COVID research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ccc-cloud.jpg)
Consortium secures $5.1 million to expand genomics platform for COVID research
Nov 30, 2020
![Researchers find 3-D structure of the genome is behind the self-renewing capabilities of blood stem cells](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/split-panel.jpg)
Researchers find 3-D structure of the genome is behind the self-renewing capabilities of blood stem cells
Nov 24, 2020
![Simplifying confusing medical documents one form at a time](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/doctor_patient.png)
Simplifying confusing medical documents one form at a time
Nov 18, 2020
![Three OICR researchers named to this year’s Highly Cited Researchers list](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Untitled-1.png)
Three OICR researchers named to this year’s Highly Cited Researchers list
Nov 17, 2020
![Towards healthier lives for childhood leukemia survivors](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/child_writing.png)
Towards healthier lives for childhood leukemia survivors
Nov 13, 2020
![How an optimization algorithm can help Ontario detect opportunities for better cancer care](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Face-group.jpg)
How an optimization algorithm can help Ontario detect opportunities for better cancer care
Nov 05, 2020
![Study finds that every month delay in cancer treatment can raise risk of death by around 10 per cent](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/hannawide-pt-nobar.jpg)
Study finds that every month delay in cancer treatment can raise risk of death by around 10 per cent
Nov 04, 2020
![Trove of patient-reported data offers path to improve cancer symptom management](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/blur.jpg)
Trove of patient-reported data offers path to improve cancer symptom management
Oct 29, 2020
![OICR Senior Investigator Dr. Trevor Pugh named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/trevor-pugh.jpg)
OICR Senior Investigator Dr. Trevor Pugh named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40
Oct 23, 2020
![Advancing academic cancer clinical trials: Presenting 3CTN’s 2019-2020 Annual Report](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/3ctn.jpg)
Advancing academic cancer clinical trials: Presenting 3CTN’s 2019-2020 Annual Report
Oct 15, 2020
![OICR team awarded $300,000 to expand cancer research software tools for more researchers, new disease applications and greater impact](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Overture-complex.jpg)
OICR team awarded $300,000 to expand cancer research software tools for more researchers, new disease applications and greater impact
Sep 24, 2020
![Clinical study simplifies precision medicine for pancreatic cancer patients](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PDAC.jpg)
Clinical study simplifies precision medicine for pancreatic cancer patients
Sep 21, 2020
![Q&A with new OICR Investigator Dr. Anastasia Tikhonova on tackling cancer cell cross-talk and adapting in a rapidly evolving field](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/for-news.jpg)
Q&A with new OICR Investigator Dr. Anastasia Tikhonova on tackling cancer cell cross-talk and adapting in a rapidly evolving field
Sep 16, 2020
![Scientists discover mechanism of bone loss caused by acute lymphocytic leukemia, identify targeted therapy for children](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ALL_bone.jpg)
Scientists discover mechanism of bone loss caused by acute lymphocytic leukemia, identify targeted therapy for children
Sep 16, 2020
![CanPath adds Saskatchewan cohort, all 10 provinces now represented](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CanPath_Sask.jpg)
CanPath adds Saskatchewan cohort, all 10 provinces now represented
Sep 10, 2020
![Deploying liquid biopsies to improve cancer screening and care during COVID-19](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/harriet-panel.jpg)
Deploying liquid biopsies to improve cancer screening and care during COVID-19
Sep 03, 2020
![Analyzing SARS-CoV-2: A cancer researcher trainee’s perspective](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/49565158953_6fb79f1c01_c.jpg)
Analyzing SARS-CoV-2: A cancer researcher trainee’s perspective
Aug 31, 2020
![Research from home: Kelly McDonald](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/kelly-panel.jpg)
Research from home: Kelly McDonald
Jul 21, 2020
![OICR Drug Discovery awarded for COVID-19 research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/gena-covid-19.jpg)
OICR Drug Discovery awarded for COVID-19 research
Jun 29, 2020
![New radiotherapy method improves long-term survival](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Varian-TruBean.jpg)
New radiotherapy method improves long-term survival
Jun 24, 2020
![Philanthropic donation moves The Alex U. Soyka Pancreatic Cancer Research Project: An International Partnership into Phase II](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/oicr-cfhu-logo-block.jpg)
Philanthropic donation moves The Alex U. Soyka Pancreatic Cancer Research Project: An International Partnership into Phase II
Jun 23, 2020
![FACIT backs made-in-Ontario data science and medtech innovations through Prospects Oncology Fund](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/prospects-fund-news-release.jpg)
FACIT backs made-in-Ontario data science and medtech innovations through Prospects Oncology Fund
Jun 17, 2020
![Inside OICR’s Drug Discovery Lab: A graduate student’s unique collaborative experience](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Deeba-Ensan.jpg)
Inside OICR’s Drug Discovery Lab: A graduate student’s unique collaborative experience
Jun 09, 2020
![New findings pave the way for future brain cancer research and drug development](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/brain-cancer-lead.jpg)
New findings pave the way for future brain cancer research and drug development
Jun 02, 2020
![Q&A with new OICR investigator Dr. Hartland Jackson on the latest in mass cytometry, single-cell imaging and his return to Canada](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Hartland.png)
Q&A with new OICR investigator Dr. Hartland Jackson on the latest in mass cytometry, single-cell imaging and his return to Canada
May 25, 2020
![Mapping the roots of brain cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/news-pic.jpg)
Mapping the roots of brain cancer
May 21, 2020
![Q&A with Monique Albert: Ontario’s international leader in biobanking](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/albert.jpg)
Q&A with Monique Albert: Ontario’s international leader in biobanking
May 20, 2020
![Study points to common protein duo as a new therapeutic target for several cancer types](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/RUVBL1.jpg)
Study points to common protein duo as a new therapeutic target for several cancer types
May 13, 2020
![Unexpected mitochondria activity in leukemia cells gives opening for new treatments](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mitochondria_NIH.jpg)
Unexpected mitochondria activity in leukemia cells gives opening for new treatments
May 06, 2020
![New treatment for recurrent pediatric brain cancer enters clinical testing](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/taylor.jpg)
New treatment for recurrent pediatric brain cancer enters clinical testing
Apr 29, 2020
![Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board welcomes Natascha Kozlowski as new Executive Director](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ocreb-panel.jpg)
Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board welcomes Natascha Kozlowski as new Executive Director
Apr 08, 2020
![Accelerating the development of new cancer drugs in Ontario](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2021-11-26-at-10.51.23-AM.png)
Accelerating the development of new cancer drugs in Ontario
Apr 01, 2020
![Measure up: Taking strides to automate cancer pathology practices](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tamara2_v2.jpg)
Measure up: Taking strides to automate cancer pathology practices
Mar 24, 2020
![Teaming up to decode DNA damage repair](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/better.jpg)
Teaming up to decode DNA damage repair
Mar 24, 2020
![The donations behind the discoveries: The Ontarians who made the Pan-Cancer Project possible](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OTB-hands.jpg)
The donations behind the discoveries: The Ontarians who made the Pan-Cancer Project possible
Feb 26, 2020
![How HER CODE CAMP aims to fix the diversity gap in computer science](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hcc-featured.jpg)
How HER CODE CAMP aims to fix the diversity gap in computer science
Feb 25, 2020
![Study shows common cell protein could be targeted to treat childhood brain cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Michelle-Francisco-first-author-and-Dr.-Xi-Huang-senior-author-1.jpg)
Study shows common cell protein could be targeted to treat childhood brain cancers
Feb 18, 2020
![Tackling brain cancer from all angles](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/new-juri.jpg)
Tackling brain cancer from all angles
Feb 05, 2020
![Unprecedented exploration generates most comprehensive map of cancer genomes charted to date](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/pan-cancer-group.jpg)
Unprecedented exploration generates most comprehensive map of cancer genomes charted to date
Feb 05, 2020
![New clues to cancer in the genome’s other 99 per cent](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cirrus.jpg)
New clues to cancer in the genome’s other 99 per cent
Feb 05, 2020
![AI algorithm classifies cancer types better than experts](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ai-algo.jpg)
AI algorithm classifies cancer types better than experts
Feb 05, 2020
![Whole-genome analysis generates new insights into viruses involved in cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ivan-desaturated.jpg)
Whole-genome analysis generates new insights into viruses involved in cancer
Feb 05, 2020
![Dr. Lincoln Stein talks about the Pan-Cancer Project](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/lincoln-header.jpg)
Dr. Lincoln Stein talks about the Pan-Cancer Project
Feb 05, 2020
![Finding the roots of cancer, ‘It’s a needle in a haystack’](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shimin.jpg)
Finding the roots of cancer, ‘It’s a needle in a haystack’
Feb 05, 2020
![Backgrounder: Pan-Cancer Project](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/genomics-panel.jpg)
Backgrounder: Pan-Cancer Project
Feb 05, 2020
![TrackSig: Unlocking the history of cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/yulia.jpg)
TrackSig: Unlocking the history of cancer
Feb 05, 2020
![Unraveling the story behind the cancers we can’t explain](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/philip.jpg)
Unraveling the story behind the cancers we can’t explain
Feb 05, 2020
![Discovering cancer’s vulnerabilities: The whole may be greater than the sum of its parts](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mapping-cancer.jpg)
Discovering cancer’s vulnerabilities: The whole may be greater than the sum of its parts
Jan 20, 2020
![New tumour-driving mutations discovered in the under-explored regions of the cancer genome](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Reimand.jpg)
New tumour-driving mutations discovered in the under-explored regions of the cancer genome
Jan 13, 2020
![Unique Toronto-based clinical trial reveals new subtypes of advanced pancreatic cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Notta_Gallinger.jpg)
Unique Toronto-based clinical trial reveals new subtypes of advanced pancreatic cancer
Jan 10, 2020
![New open-source software judges accuracy of algorithms that predict tumour evolution](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/news-panel.jpg)
New open-source software judges accuracy of algorithms that predict tumour evolution
Dec 19, 2019
![New immune-boosting approach could halt the spread of cancer cells to nearby organs](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/680-350.jpg)
New immune-boosting approach could halt the spread of cancer cells to nearby organs
Dec 06, 2019
![Pin-pointing prostate cancer: Bringing MRI-guided biopsies to men across Ontario](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/klotz.jpg)
Pin-pointing prostate cancer: Bringing MRI-guided biopsies to men across Ontario
Dec 03, 2019
![OICR’s Dr. Trevor Pugh receives $1 million grant from The TD Ready Challenge](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Pugh_TD.jpg)
OICR’s Dr. Trevor Pugh receives $1 million grant from The TD Ready Challenge
Nov 26, 2019
![Three internationally-recognized cancer researchers join OICR’s Investigator Awards Program](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/three-ia-2.jpg)
Three internationally-recognized cancer researchers join OICR’s Investigator Awards Program
Nov 21, 2019
![Researchers teach hand-held DNA sequencing devices to read a new language](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/paul-philip.jpg)
Researchers teach hand-held DNA sequencing devices to read a new language
Nov 20, 2019
![Study of Ontario health data offers new directions in sarcoma research and treatment](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bozzo_Ghert.jpg)
Study of Ontario health data offers new directions in sarcoma research and treatment
Nov 18, 2019
![Potential new approach to T-cell therapy shows early promise in the lab](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/walsh2.jpg)
Potential new approach to T-cell therapy shows early promise in the lab
Nov 13, 2019
![Winning presentation points to more personalized medicine at OMPRN Pathology Matters meeting](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Pathology_Matters.jpg)
Winning presentation points to more personalized medicine at OMPRN Pathology Matters meeting
Nov 11, 2019
![Solving Big Data problems](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Overture-complex.jpg)
Solving Big Data problems
Nov 06, 2019
![FACIT launches assessment of venture philanthropy models to scale Canadian commercialization of cancer research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/facit-headshots.png)
FACIT launches assessment of venture philanthropy models to scale Canadian commercialization of cancer research
Nov 01, 2019
![Dr. Rima Al-awar promoted to Head of Therapeutic Innovation and Drug Discovery at OICR](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rima-banner-e1624976334424.jpg)
Dr. Rima Al-awar promoted to Head of Therapeutic Innovation and Drug Discovery at OICR
Oct 30, 2019
![FACIT and University of Toronto launch precision medicine company: Cellular Analytics](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cellular-logo.jpg)
FACIT and University of Toronto launch precision medicine company: Cellular Analytics
Oct 21, 2019
![Internationally-recognized computational biologist, Dr. Anna Panchenko joins OICR as Senior Investigator](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/anna-panchenko.jpg)
Internationally-recognized computational biologist, Dr. Anna Panchenko joins OICR as Senior Investigator
Oct 15, 2019
![‘I’m here to help address important and challenging questions in health’](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/osvaldo.png)
‘I’m here to help address important and challenging questions in health’
Oct 09, 2019
![Researchers discover a new cancer-driving mutation in the “dark matter” of the cancer genome](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/oicr-logo-hyphen-inspired.jpg)
Researchers discover a new cancer-driving mutation in the “dark matter” of the cancer genome
Oct 08, 2019
![OICR welcomes new Clinician-Scientist, Dr. Tricia Cottrell](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Tricia-scaled-e1624976945689.jpg)
OICR welcomes new Clinician-Scientist, Dr. Tricia Cottrell
Oct 07, 2019
![Inherited DNA provides blueprint for new advancements in prostate cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/news-680-Katie.jpg)
Inherited DNA provides blueprint for new advancements in prostate cancer
Oct 04, 2019
![Meet our new Lebovic Fellows](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/fellows-2.jpg)
Meet our new Lebovic Fellows
Sep 30, 2019
![OICR Annual Report 2018/19](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/header.jpg)
OICR Annual Report 2018/19
Sep 30, 2019
![Hamilton study discovers new approach to target cells at the root of leukemia](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/K_Hope.jpg)
Hamilton study discovers new approach to target cells at the root of leukemia
Sep 26, 2019
![FACIT's Prospects Oncology Fund invests in Ontario-developed medical device and novel therapeutic platform technologies](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/OICR_FACIT.jpg)
FACIT's Prospects Oncology Fund invests in Ontario-developed medical device and novel therapeutic platform technologies
Sep 20, 2019
![Harnessing the time before a patient’s surgery to accelerate cancer research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WOO_Arnaout.jpg)
Harnessing the time before a patient’s surgery to accelerate cancer research
Sep 18, 2019
![When the tools you need don’t exist, create them](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ina-news-banner.jpg)
When the tools you need don’t exist, create them
Sep 03, 2019
![OICR welcomes new investigator, Dr. Parisa Shooshtari](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Parisa.jpg)
OICR welcomes new investigator, Dr. Parisa Shooshtari
Aug 29, 2019
![Meet OICR's summer students](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/students.jpg)
Meet OICR's summer students
Aug 29, 2019
![Addressing high priority issues in cancer care](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/HSRN_cover.jpg)
Addressing high priority issues in cancer care
Aug 13, 2019
![How do cancer patients help future cancer patients? This is Ron’s story](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/navigation.jpg)
How do cancer patients help future cancer patients? This is Ron’s story
Aug 12, 2019
![Dr. Rola Saleeb on her path to becoming a pathologist](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/rola.jpg)
Dr. Rola Saleeb on her path to becoming a pathologist
Jul 30, 2019
![Canadian Government-Sponsored Collaboration Targets Standardized Cancer Testing](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/dan-dion.jpg)
Canadian Government-Sponsored Collaboration Targets Standardized Cancer Testing
Jul 24, 2019
![OICR funding for Ontario drug discovery projects will accelerate development of new cancer therapies](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CTIP.jpg)
OICR funding for Ontario drug discovery projects will accelerate development of new cancer therapies
Jul 22, 2019
![OICR Genomics: What's next?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/genomics-cover.jpg)
OICR Genomics: What's next?
Jul 17, 2019
![Ten years, 330,000+ Canadians: CPTP connects participants from coast to coast with shared goal of a healthier future](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cptp-10-header.jpg)
Ten years, 330,000+ Canadians: CPTP connects participants from coast to coast with shared goal of a healthier future
Jul 03, 2019
![Five fellows, four labs, three years, two countries, and a generous donation](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/joe-fellows.jpg)
Five fellows, four labs, three years, two countries, and a generous donation
Jul 03, 2019
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Bridges built between Israel and Canada thanks to philanthropic donation from Joseph and Wolf Lebovic
Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 18, 2019
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Jun 10, 2019
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Jun 04, 2019
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May 31, 2019
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Q&A with Dr. Trevor Pugh, OICR’s new Director of Genomics
May 30, 2019
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May 27, 2019
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May 17, 2019
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May 10, 2019
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May 01, 2019
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Apr 24, 2019
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Apr 23, 2019
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Advancement in nanopore sequencing opens new areas of cancer biology to exploration
Apr 18, 2019
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OICR welcomes new Principal Investigator, Dr. Sagi Abelson
Apr 17, 2019
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Apr 11, 2019
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Researchers work to save lives by improving follow-up of colorectal cancer screening tests
Apr 09, 2019
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Mar 27, 2019
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Mar 26, 2019
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Mar 19, 2019
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Mar 15, 2019
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Mar 13, 2019
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Mar 12, 2019
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Feb 26, 2019
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Feb 21, 2019
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OICR supports cancer drug discovery in Ontario with new funding for four promising early-stage projects
Feb 12, 2019
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Feb 12, 2019
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Jan 29, 2019
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Jan 25, 2019
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Jan 23, 2019
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Jan 22, 2019
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OICR’s Dr. Ann Meyer receives Community Engagement Fellowship from AAAS to advance Canada’s bioinformatics community
Jan 21, 2019
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An inside look at OICR’s Tissue Portal
Jan 14, 2019
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Researchers discover common markers of tumour hypoxia across 19 cancer types
Jan 10, 2019
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FACIT makes follow-on investment in AI-based genomics company, DNAstack
Jan 09, 2019
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Dec 17, 2018
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Dec 14, 2018
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Dec 13, 2018
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Dec 11, 2018
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Dec 10, 2018
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Nov 22, 2018
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Research examines healthcare experience for cancer patients who also have diabetes
Nov 21, 2018
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The buzz about Beacon: A look into the Global Alliance's newest standards for the Beacon API
Nov 14, 2018
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Nov 08, 2018
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Nov 08, 2018
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Meet the researchers: Lawrence Heisler
Nov 06, 2018
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Oct 24, 2018
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Oct 24, 2018
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Researchers find a new way to address the challenge of brain tumour “stiffness”
Oct 23, 2018
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Updates and highlights from Global Alliance’s 6th Plenary Meeting
Oct 16, 2018
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Bringing cutting-edge imaging techniques to clinical trials
Oct 11, 2018
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FACIT Welcomes Har Grover and Ken Lawless to the Board
Oct 02, 2018
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Understanding how cancer differs between sexes
Sep 25, 2018
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Breast cancer radiotherapy in a single visit provides more convenient option to patients, reduces burden of therapy
Sep 24, 2018
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Breaking down barriers to translation: A case of standardization in digital pathology
Sep 20, 2018
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Dr. Paul Boutros receives prestigious award from the Canadian Cancer Society
Sep 14, 2018
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Great Canadian Hair "Do" 2018
Sep 13, 2018
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Using imaging to better detect, characterize and monitor prostate cancers
Sep 10, 2018
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Researchers find unexpected cells at the centre of recurrent leukemia
Sep 06, 2018
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Q&A with Dr. Christina Yung, OICR’s new Director of Genome Informatics
Aug 22, 2018
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Heliotrope: Personalizing cancer treatment decisions
Aug 22, 2018
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Meet the researchers: Ratheesh Subramaniam
Aug 21, 2018
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Leader in data access and CEO of DNAstack, Dr. Marc Fiume, joins OICR as its newest Associate
Aug 03, 2018
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Open source in open science: Accelerating cancer research (Part 2)
Aug 01, 2018
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Open source in open science: Accelerating cancer research (Part 1)
Jul 31, 2018
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Meet the researchers: Cheryl Crozier
Jul 31, 2018
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Can an open drug discovery model find a solution for rare brain cancers in children?
Jul 11, 2018
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New funding for the Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Network will help more cancer patients access clinical trials
Jul 10, 2018
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Researchers find early indicators of leukemia in genomes up to 10 years before symptoms surfaced
Jul 09, 2018
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New institute to make chronic disease prevention across Canada BETTER
Jun 14, 2018
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New OICR President and Scientific Director comments on breakthrough in breast cancer T-cell immunotherapy
Jun 13, 2018
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FACIT Appoints Biotech Veteran Dr. David O'Neill as President
Jun 04, 2018
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New guidelines for HER2 testing in breast cancer
May 17, 2018
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OICR scientist recognized by AACR for early career contributions to prostate cancer research
May 17, 2018
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Combination of erectile dysfunction drugs and flu vaccine may help kill remaining cancer after surgery
May 10, 2018
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Symposium offers preview of findings from the Pan-Cancer Analysis of Whole Genomes project
Apr 09, 2018
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Biostatistics Training Initiative boosts Ontario's cancer research community
Mar 29, 2018
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Q and A with Dr. Philip Awadalla, Scientific Director of the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project
Mar 28, 2018
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OICR names Dr. Laszlo Radvanyi as new President and Scientific Director
Mar 08, 2018
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Collaborating to bring new treatment options to children with brain cancer
Mar 06, 2018
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Canadian pancreatic cancer research team provides personalized medicine, new hope to patients
Mar 06, 2018
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Study shows that environmental exposures such as air pollution are more determinant of respiratory health than inherited genetics
Feb 21, 2018
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FACIT invests $450k in promising Ontario breakthrough technologies
Feb 14, 2018
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What can we do to better support women in science?
Feb 09, 2018
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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health launches 2018 Strategic Roadmap
Jan 29, 2018
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Breakthrough leads to sequencing of a human genome using a pocket-sized device
Jan 25, 2018
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The Canadian Data Integration Centre receives new funding to help cancer researchers translate findings to patients
Jan 24, 2018
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Ontario Health Study calls on participants to complete follow-up questionnaire before March 31
Jan 19, 2018
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Scientists create method to sensitize triple-negative breast cancer to common immunotherapy
Jan 12, 2018
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Large-scale study provides clearer picture of recurrence risk for ER-positive breast cancer
Jan 04, 2018
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Study shows virus-boosted immunotherapy can be effective against aggressive breast cancer
Dec 13, 2017
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Happy holidays from OICR
Dec 11, 2017
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Strict e-cigarette policies are meant to keep non-smokers from smoking. But they may also be preventing many smokers from quitting
Dec 07, 2017
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Finding new ways to prevent virus-induced stomach cancers
Dec 04, 2017
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OICR launches groundbreaking Cancer Therapeutics Innovation Pipeline to drive cutting-edge therapies to the clinic
Nov 22, 2017
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FACIT Welcomes Kevin Empey, Cynthia Goh and Shana Kelley to the Board of Trustees
Nov 16, 2017
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CCRC brings Canadian cancer researchers together
Nov 02, 2017
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Novel approach yields four robust biomarkers for breast cancer drug response
Oct 24, 2017
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Researchers discover genes behind the spread of lung cancer to the brain
Oct 23, 2017
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Pathology Matters 2017 unites and informs Ontario's pathology community
Oct 23, 2017
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Boost your bioinformatics knowledge at TorBUG
Oct 20, 2017
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Old drug, new trick: study finds common diabetes drug could help fight leukemia
Oct 17, 2017
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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health charts path to the future of genomic data sharing
Oct 11, 2017
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Ontario start-up makes major deal to develop cancer-fighting viruses
Oct 04, 2017
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New software uses machine learning to identify mutations in tumours without reference tissue samples
Sep 29, 2017
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OICR 2016/17 Annual Report
Sep 25, 2017
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New study uncovers the role of mitochondrial DNA in prostate cancer
Sep 15, 2017
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Some braided it, some shaved it: the 2017 Terry Fox Great Canadian Hair Do!
Sep 06, 2017
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OICR launches Tissue Portal to support tissue-based research projects
Sep 06, 2017
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Ontario Tumour Bank collaborating to improve biobanking globally
Sep 06, 2017
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Large-scale genomic study helps set new course for paediatric brain cancer research
Aug 17, 2017
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New genes discovered regulating brain metastases in lung cancer
Aug 09, 2017
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Mutation in prostate tumours shown to change epigenetic identity, the make-up of DNA
Aug 09, 2017
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CIMTEC appoints Justin Leushner as new CEO
Aug 09, 2017
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Importance of large database of genetic variants reinforced in a new study
Jul 12, 2017
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Ovarian cancer research team working to exploit disease's vulnerabilities
Jul 11, 2017
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How OICR is helping to boost the body’s ability to fight cancer
Jul 11, 2017
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New research group aims to exploit genomic differences within brain cancer to develop new treatments
Jul 11, 2017
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New multi-disciplinary team taking a stem cell-based approach to target acute leukemia
Jul 11, 2017
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Oncologist and OICR researcher pens step-by-step guide to getting high-quality cancer care
Jun 28, 2017
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Ontario researchers identify rare therapy-resistant stem cells linked to AML patient relapse
Jun 07, 2017
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EAGLE will help cancer research soar
Jun 07, 2017
![New grant program boosts molecular pathology research in Ontario](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/lab_techs.jpg)
New grant program boosts molecular pathology research in Ontario
Jun 05, 2017
![OICR donates sequencer to Fleming College for high-tech training](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Fleming_OICR.jpg)
OICR donates sequencer to Fleming College for high-tech training
Jun 05, 2017
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Ontarians come together to help Ontario Health Study collect 41,000 blood samples
May 31, 2017
![Study highlights effectiveness of worldwide tobacco control treaty](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/WNTD.jpg)
Study highlights effectiveness of worldwide tobacco control treaty
May 25, 2017
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OICR launches five all-star teams of Ontario scientists to tackle some of the deadliest forms of cancer
May 03, 2017
![Study bringing more precision medicine to Ontario’s cancer patients](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blood_sample.jpg)
Study bringing more precision medicine to Ontario’s cancer patients
Apr 26, 2017
![Clinical trial opens for promising combination therapy](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Untitled-1.jpg)
Clinical trial opens for promising combination therapy
Apr 25, 2017
![Dr. John Dick presented with CIHR Gold Leaf Award for Discovery](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/DSC_3341.jpg)
Dr. John Dick presented with CIHR Gold Leaf Award for Discovery
Apr 19, 2017
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Report shows investment in cancer research in Canada remains strong, identifies areas for improvement
Apr 13, 2017
![Could diagnosing cancer as rare diseases improve outcomes for patients?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/bartlett.jpg)
Could diagnosing cancer as rare diseases improve outcomes for patients?
Apr 04, 2017
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OICR provides students a window into possible careers over March Break
Mar 29, 2017
![New approach improves sensitivity of DNA sequencing, producing more reliable results](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/labtech.jpg)
New approach improves sensitivity of DNA sequencing, producing more reliable results
Mar 28, 2017
![OICR Charity Challenge raises funds for Canadian Cancer Society](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/CCfeature2.jpg)
OICR Charity Challenge raises funds for Canadian Cancer Society
Mar 22, 2017
![FACIT Launches The Prospects Oncology Fund](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/prospects-oicr.jpg)
FACIT Launches The Prospects Oncology Fund
Mar 22, 2017
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FACIT Announces Investment in Propellon Therapeutics
Mar 17, 2017
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OICR joins other organizations in inspiring the next generation of female scientists
Mar 16, 2017
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Researchers discover new test that could change the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer
Mar 09, 2017
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Innovative technique greatly increases sensitivity of DNA sequencing
Mar 08, 2017
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In London, OICR leaders discussed cancer research advancements being made in the city. How can OICR help further translate these breakthroughs to patients?
Mar 07, 2017
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Software Engineering Club: Distributed Ledgers, Blockchains and Smart Contracts
Feb 23, 2017
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New Gene Sequencing Software Could Aid in Early Detection, Treatment of Cancer
Feb 23, 2017
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FACIT-Seeded Fusion Pharmaceuticals Closes US$25M Series A Led by Johnson & Johnson Innovation
Feb 15, 2017
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BioCanRX makes a major investment in Canadian biotherapeutics research
Feb 10, 2017
![How chemical probes can boost cancer research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/david-lab.jpg)
How chemical probes can boost cancer research
Feb 10, 2017
![OICR researchers to be part of Cancer Research UK’s Grand Challenge helping to answer cancer’s biggest questions](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/tech-dna.jpg)
OICR researchers to be part of Cancer Research UK’s Grand Challenge helping to answer cancer’s biggest questions
Jan 05, 2017
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Researchers disprove link between vasectomies and prostate cancer using Ontario health data
Dec 07, 2016
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Cancer stem cell scientists create tool to aid in planning treatment for leukemia
Dec 01, 2016
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Expanding the DNA alphabet to understand cancer
Nov 25, 2016
![TorBUG welcomes Arfon Smith from GitHub on Wednesday, November 30](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/torbug.jpg)
TorBUG welcomes Arfon Smith from GitHub on Wednesday, November 30
Nov 18, 2016
![OICR participates in the fastest, long-distance academic big data transfer in Canada](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/servers.jpg)
OICR participates in the fastest, long-distance academic big data transfer in Canada
Nov 02, 2016
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FACIT start-up Turnstone Biologics closes USD $41M financing
Oct 27, 2016
![OICR’s Transformative Pathology Program contributes to recent PanCuRx findings](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/diagnostic-development-panel.jpg)
OICR’s Transformative Pathology Program contributes to recent PanCuRx findings
Oct 26, 2016
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TorBUG continues tonight with speaker Dr. Laura Hug from the University of Waterloo
Oct 12, 2016
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New findings challenge current view of how pancreas cancer develops
Oct 06, 2016
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Reactome announces annotation and release of 10,000th human protein
Oct 03, 2016
![OICR in the News - September 2016](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/inthenews.jpg)
OICR in the News - September 2016
Sep 29, 2016
![OICR funding new network to enhance molecular pathology research in Ontario](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/omprn-announce.jpg)
OICR funding new network to enhance molecular pathology research in Ontario
Sep 27, 2016
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TorBUG continues to strengthen Toronto’s bioinformatics community with 2016-2017 season
Sep 19, 2016
![Open resource: How we’re making our research resources more accessible to the community](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/crr-blog.jpg)
Open resource: How we’re making our research resources more accessible to the community
Sep 16, 2016
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Thanks to everyone who supported the Great Canadian Hair Do
Sep 06, 2016
![OICR in the news for August 2016](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/inthenews.jpg)
OICR in the news for August 2016
Aug 18, 2016
![Registration now open for the Mark Ernsting Drug Discovery Memorial Lecture](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mark-lecture.jpg)
Registration now open for the Mark Ernsting Drug Discovery Memorial Lecture
Aug 17, 2016
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New retrospective study aims to identify mutations to better diagnose breast cancer in the future
Jul 28, 2016
![OICR in the news for July 2016](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/inthenews.jpg)
OICR in the news for July 2016
Jul 14, 2016
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Stem cell scientists discover genetic switch to increase supply of stem cells from cord blood for future clinical use
Jul 14, 2016
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“Smart” nanoparticle called PEARLS a promising gem to target, treat tumours with greater precision
Jun 30, 2016
![OICR in the News for June 2016](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/inthenews.jpg)
OICR in the News for June 2016
Jun 28, 2016
![Researchers discover protein signatures for accurate non-invasive diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/oicr-logo-hyphen-inspired.jpg)
Researchers discover protein signatures for accurate non-invasive diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer
Jun 23, 2016
![Propellon Therapeutics to Accelerate WDR5 Inhibitor Development for Cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facit-feature.jpg)
Propellon Therapeutics to Accelerate WDR5 Inhibitor Development for Cancers
Jun 16, 2016
![Study examines mental health in common ethnic minorities in Ontario](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/group-of-people.jpg)
Study examines mental health in common ethnic minorities in Ontario
Jun 09, 2016
![GA4GH presents vision, model for genomic and clinical data sharing](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/GA4GH-logo.jpg)
GA4GH presents vision, model for genomic and clinical data sharing
Jun 06, 2016
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Genomic Data Commons at University of Chicago heralds new era of data sharing for cancer research
Jun 01, 2016
![Clinical trial launched to test use of MRI to improve prostate cancer diagnosis and management](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/oicr-logo-hyphen-inspired.jpg)
Clinical trial launched to test use of MRI to improve prostate cancer diagnosis and management
May 31, 2016
![OICR in the News for May 2016](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/inthenews.jpg)
OICR in the News for May 2016
May 26, 2016
![Privacy Analytics Acquired by IMS Health](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/facit.png)
Privacy Analytics Acquired by IMS Health
May 17, 2016
![Dr. Eva Grunfeld named as Chair of new Canadian Institute of Health Research Institutes Advisory Board on Chronic Conditions](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/eva-grunfield-bio.jpg)
Dr. Eva Grunfeld named as Chair of new Canadian Institute of Health Research Institutes Advisory Board on Chronic Conditions
May 16, 2016
![Dr. Peter Lichter discusses ICGCmed](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/icgcmed.jpg)
Dr. Peter Lichter discusses ICGCmed
May 13, 2016
![OICR researcher receives $2 million in federal funding to study metabolic conditions that can lead to cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ohs-team.jpg)
OICR researcher receives $2 million in federal funding to study metabolic conditions that can lead to cancer
May 13, 2016
![New research better defines which patients will respond to colorectal cancer drug](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/oicr-abstact-bkg-4.jpg)
New research better defines which patients will respond to colorectal cancer drug
May 10, 2016
![OICR in the News for April 2016](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/inthenews.jpg)
OICR in the News for April 2016
May 04, 2016
![It’s time to start talking about clinical trials](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ccctn-news.jpg)
It’s time to start talking about clinical trials
May 04, 2016
![The Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Network launches Ask Me Campaign to raise awareness of cancer clinical trials](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/3ctn-proper-e1675200247712.jpeg)
The Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Network launches Ask Me Campaign to raise awareness of cancer clinical trials
May 02, 2016
![$2 million in new funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research will help Ontario team study metabolic syndromes](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/philip-awadalla-e1624978824382.jpg)
$2 million in new funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research will help Ontario team study metabolic syndromes
May 01, 2016
![Dr. Gang Zheng named to AIMBE College of Fellows for nanotechnology research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/gang-zheng.jpg)
Dr. Gang Zheng named to AIMBE College of Fellows for nanotechnology research
May 01, 2016
![OICR invests in early-stage Ontario oncology drug development](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/oicr-abstact-bkg-4.jpg)
OICR invests in early-stage Ontario oncology drug development
May 01, 2016
![Congratulations! Dr. Lincoln Stein appointed Fellow of ISCB for leadership role in consortia projects](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/lincoln.jpg)
Congratulations! Dr. Lincoln Stein appointed Fellow of ISCB for leadership role in consortia projects
Apr 29, 2016
![Technology developed with OICR funding receives $4 million in support from NCI](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/pathcore.jpg)
Technology developed with OICR funding receives $4 million in support from NCI
Apr 17, 2016
![International Cancer Genome Consortium for Medicine (ICGCmed) launches today, will link genomics to clinical information and health](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/icgcmed.jpg)
International Cancer Genome Consortium for Medicine (ICGCmed) launches today, will link genomics to clinical information and health
Apr 06, 2016
![Dr. John Dick elected as 2016 Fellow of the AACR Academy](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/john-dick.jpg)
Dr. John Dick elected as 2016 Fellow of the AACR Academy
Mar 31, 2016
![Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Ontario Institute for Cancer Research join Collaborative Cancer Cloud](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/oicr-abstact-bkg-4.jpg)
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Ontario Institute for Cancer Research join Collaborative Cancer Cloud
Mar 01, 2016
![International Cancer Genome Consortium reaches milestone of 1,000 authorized users](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cliche-v2.jpg)
International Cancer Genome Consortium reaches milestone of 1,000 authorized users
Feb 04, 2016
![Stand Up To Cancer Canada Announces New Cancer Stem Cell Dream Team To Attack Brain Cancer in Children and Adults](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/genome-standards-160.jpg)
Stand Up To Cancer Canada Announces New Cancer Stem Cell Dream Team To Attack Brain Cancer in Children and Adults
Feb 03, 2016
![Real time outbreak surveillance using genomics now possible in resource-limited conditions](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Jared-Simpson.jpg)
Real time outbreak surveillance using genomics now possible in resource-limited conditions
Jan 28, 2016
![Trillium Therapeutics Acquires Fluorinov Pharma](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/FACIT-square.jpg)
Trillium Therapeutics Acquires Fluorinov Pharma
Jan 19, 2016
![OICR’s Jonathan Dursi and team win hackathon aimed at fixing Toronto’s traffic woes](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/traffic.jpg)
OICR’s Jonathan Dursi and team win hackathon aimed at fixing Toronto’s traffic woes
Jan 07, 2016
![Ontario Institute for Cancer Research invests $1.2 million to support oncology drug development in Ontario](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/oicr-abstact-bkg-4.jpg)
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research invests $1.2 million to support oncology drug development in Ontario
Dec 22, 2015
![Stand Up to Cancer Canada announces breast cancer Dream Team](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/TakMak.jpg)
Stand Up to Cancer Canada announces breast cancer Dream Team
Dec 16, 2015
![FACIT Announces Investment in Fusion Pharmaceuticals and Alpha-Emitting Radiotherapeutics](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/facit.png)
FACIT Announces Investment in Fusion Pharmaceuticals and Alpha-Emitting Radiotherapeutics
Dec 15, 2015
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Researchers sequence and assemble first full genome of a living organism using technology the size of smartphone
Dec 09, 2015
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Building the foundations for Cancer Genomic Analysis for Research and Clinical Diagnostics
Dec 08, 2015
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For Dr. Jüri Reimand, data tells a story
Dec 08, 2015
![FACIT Gains Rights to WDR5 Inhibitors for MLL Leukemia](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/OICR_FACIT.jpg)
FACIT Gains Rights to WDR5 Inhibitors for MLL Leukemia
Dec 08, 2015
![FACIT Gains Rights to WDR5 Inhibitors for MLL Leukemia](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/OICR_FACIT.jpg)
FACIT Gains Rights to WDR5 Inhibitors for MLL Leukemia
Dec 03, 2015
![The call for a cloud commons in genomics](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/commons-lead.jpg)
The call for a cloud commons in genomics
Dec 01, 2015
![OICR Investigator profile: Dr. Philip Awadalla](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/awadalla.jpg)
OICR Investigator profile: Dr. Philip Awadalla
Nov 23, 2015
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OICR community marks 35th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope
Nov 18, 2015
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The International Cancer Genome Consortium brings more genomic health data to researchers on the Amazon Web Services Cloud
Nov 18, 2015
![The International Cancer Genome Consortium brings more genomic health data to researchers on the Amazon Web Services Cloud](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/icgc-med-panel.jpg)
The International Cancer Genome Consortium brings more genomic health data to researchers on the Amazon Web Services Cloud
Nov 16, 2015
![International Team Announces Crowdsourcing Competition, Running on Google Cloud Platform, To Understand How Cancers Originate And Evolve](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/icgc-med-panel.jpg)
International Team Announces Crowdsourcing Competition, Running on Google Cloud Platform, To Understand How Cancers Originate And Evolve
Nov 09, 2015
![FACIT start-up company Turnstone Biologics secures $11.3 million in financing, boosts leadership](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/turnstone.jpg)
FACIT start-up company Turnstone Biologics secures $11.3 million in financing, boosts leadership
Oct 28, 2015
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FACIT Startup Turnstone Biologics Closes $11M Financing, Secures Additional Capital Commitment, and Adds Strong Management
Oct 14, 2015
![OICR, UHN, Novera Therapeutics Announce Collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Innovation on Drug Discovery and Development for Haematological Cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/oicr-abstact-bkg.jpg)
OICR, UHN, Novera Therapeutics Announce Collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Innovation on Drug Discovery and Development for Haematological Cancers
Sep 03, 2015
![The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research and the Structural Genomics Consortium develop and give away new drug-like molecule to help crowd-source cancer research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cliche.jpg)
The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research and the Structural Genomics Consortium develop and give away new drug-like molecule to help crowd-source cancer research
Jul 28, 2015
![The Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) and the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) team up to advance cutting-edge new cancer treatments](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/clinical-translation.jpg)
The Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) and the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) team up to advance cutting-edge new cancer treatments
Jul 10, 2015
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Cancer patients treated in world-first clinical trial of Canadian viral therapy
Jul 09, 2015
![World-leading Big Data researchers call for support for more accessible and more effective storage of data in the cloud to facilitate genomics research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bid-data.jpg)
World-leading Big Data researchers call for support for more accessible and more effective storage of data in the cloud to facilitate genomics research
Jun 15, 2015
![Researchers sequence and assemble first full genome of a living organism using technology the size of smartphone](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jared-simpson.jpg)
Researchers sequence and assemble first full genome of a living organism using technology the size of smartphone
Jun 10, 2015
![Global Alliance for Genomics and Health Marks Two Years of Progress](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/oicr-abstact-bkg-3.jpg)
Global Alliance for Genomics and Health Marks Two Years of Progress
Jun 01, 2015
![The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research invests $4.6 million to support pancreatic cancer research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ohcrn-placeholder.jpg)
The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research invests $4.6 million to support pancreatic cancer research
May 25, 2015
![Groundbreaking Research Moves One Step Closer to Personalizing Prostate Cancer Treatment](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/novaseq-banner-e1626789543360.jpg)
Groundbreaking Research Moves One Step Closer to Personalizing Prostate Cancer Treatment
May 18, 2015
![Research community comes together to provide new “gold standard” for genomic data analysis](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Katie-Houlahan.jpg)
Research community comes together to provide new “gold standard” for genomic data analysis
Mar 09, 2015
![Ontario Institute for Cancer Research scientist wins 2014 Roger Cotton Prize for Histopathology.](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/oicr-abstact-bkg-4.jpg)
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research scientist wins 2014 Roger Cotton Prize for Histopathology.
Feb 25, 2015
![OICR extends collaboration with Janssen Inc. to develop clinical trials for prostate cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/oicr-logo-hyphen-inspired.jpg)
OICR extends collaboration with Janssen Inc. to develop clinical trials for prostate cancer
Feb 04, 2015
![ICGC launches six new projects from Australia, France, Germany, Japan and Singapore](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/oicr-abstact-bkg.jpg)
ICGC launches six new projects from Australia, France, Germany, Japan and Singapore
Jan 13, 2015
![Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Network receives new funding, launches online service to connect patients to clinical trials](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/3ctn-proper-e1675200247712.jpeg)
Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Network receives new funding, launches online service to connect patients to clinical trials
Jan 07, 2015
![Fluorinov Pharma and FACIT Announce Investment in Breakthrough Bromodomain Inhibitors for the Treatment of Cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cliche.jpg)
Fluorinov Pharma and FACIT Announce Investment in Breakthrough Bromodomain Inhibitors for the Treatment of Cancers
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