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Jul 15, 2024
![Caregiver brings father’s voice to cancer research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/picture-no-text.jpg)
Caregiver brings father’s voice to cancer research
Jul 05, 2024
![Ask a Cancer Researcher: How does a tumour’s genetics factor into cancer care?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/news-banner-2.jpg)
Ask a Cancer Researcher: How does a tumour’s genetics factor into cancer care?
Jul 03, 2024
![Study identifies two critical genes in pancreatic tumours](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Schramek-scaled-e1720027652138.jpg)
Study identifies two critical genes in pancreatic tumours
Jun 26, 2024
![New patient-centred system for brain cancer radiotherapy receives top honours at FACIT Falcons’ Fortunes](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC_0479-1-scaled.jpg)
New patient-centred system for brain cancer radiotherapy receives top honours at FACIT Falcons’ Fortunes
Jun 18, 2024
![Landmark trial brings genomic testing to thousands of Ontarians with cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/octane-2-1.jpg)
Landmark trial brings genomic testing to thousands of Ontarians with cancer
Jun 13, 2024
![Ask a Cancer Researcher: Why is it so challenging to find a cure for cancer?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/lincoln-ask-680.jpg)
Ask a Cancer Researcher: Why is it so challenging to find a cure for cancer?
May 29, 2024
![Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) applauds the Province's renewed funding commitment to cancer research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/support-680-2.jpg)
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) applauds the Province's renewed funding commitment to cancer research
May 27, 2024
![New 3CTN initiative aims to address barriers faced by underrepresented populations and expand clinical trial involvement](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/3ctn-news-logo.jpg)
New 3CTN initiative aims to address barriers faced by underrepresented populations and expand clinical trial involvement
May 23, 2024
![Providence and Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) partnering to discover and develop mRNA therapeutics](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Providence-Therapeutics-Press-Releases-White-Logo-f5c6f5eda48b9918e8c37a4d8a067ed3-e1716399191585.jpg)
Providence and Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) partnering to discover and develop mRNA therapeutics
May 16, 2024
![Help us shape OICR's next five year strategic plan](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/voice-3.png)
Help us shape OICR's next five year strategic plan
May 14, 2024
![Ask a Cancer Researcher: How can ultrasound be used to detect breast cancer?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/oicr-thumb.jpg)
Ask a Cancer Researcher: How can ultrasound be used to detect breast cancer?
May 03, 2024
![A message from the President and Scientific Director on the passing of Andrea Redway](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/remembering-andrea-redway.jpg)
A message from the President and Scientific Director on the passing of Andrea Redway
Apr 22, 2024
![How two cancers make themselves harder to treat by suppressing the immune system](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prostate_adenocarcinoma_resized.jpg)
How two cancers make themselves harder to treat by suppressing the immune system
Apr 18, 2024
![New “window-of-opportunity” clinical trials explore cutting-edge treatments for cancers of the liver, head and neck](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Patient-doctor-chart-e1713296994345.png)
New “window-of-opportunity” clinical trials explore cutting-edge treatments for cancers of the liver, head and neck
Apr 17, 2024
![‘Smart people’ working to make a difference: Co-op student reflects on OICR conference](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Suky.jpg)
‘Smart people’ working to make a difference: Co-op student reflects on OICR conference
Apr 16, 2024
![Student-developed machine learning model can predict how medicines treat different tumours](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Farzan-scaled.jpeg)
Student-developed machine learning model can predict how medicines treat different tumours
Apr 03, 2024
![Ontario cancer community comes together at OICR Translational Research Conference](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trc-header.jpg)
Ontario cancer community comes together at OICR Translational Research Conference
Apr 02, 2024
![FDA approves first cell therapy in landmark achievement for personalized medicine](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iovance-product-shot-e1712063944425.png)
FDA approves first cell therapy in landmark achievement for personalized medicine
Mar 25, 2024
![OICR-supported cancer therapeutics company Fusion Pharmaceuticals acquired by AstraZeneca for up to US $2.4 billion](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/fusion.jpg)
OICR-supported cancer therapeutics company Fusion Pharmaceuticals acquired by AstraZeneca for up to US $2.4 billion
Mar 22, 2024
![How the Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board protects participants while streamlining research in the province](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ocreb-panel.jpg)
How the Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board protects participants while streamlining research in the province
Mar 22, 2024
![Ask a cancer researcher: Is there a blood test for cancer?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/News-sixed-thumb.jpg)
Ask a cancer researcher: Is there a blood test for cancer?
Mar 06, 2024
![How AI can help diagnose cancers that are otherwise hard to spot](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AI_detection-1.jpg)
How AI can help diagnose cancers that are otherwise hard to spot
Feb 28, 2024
![“Dream team” science helps move Ontario ahead of the curve on hard-to-treat cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TRI_lead.jpg)
“Dream team” science helps move Ontario ahead of the curve on hard-to-treat cancers
Feb 27, 2024
![Using AI to connect cancer patients with cutting-edge clinical trials](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PMATCH.jpg)
Using AI to connect cancer patients with cutting-edge clinical trials
Feb 27, 2024
![New PFAC Chair takes lead of growing, evolving community of OICR patient partners](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Terry-Beth-2-e1709142775455.jpg)
New PFAC Chair takes lead of growing, evolving community of OICR patient partners
Feb 16, 2024
![Ask a cancer researcher: How can Ontarians get tested for hereditary cancers?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ask-raymond-kim.jpg)
Ask a cancer researcher: How can Ontarians get tested for hereditary cancers?
Jan 30, 2024
![AI helps find new leads for brain cancer drug discovery](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/G411-GJB2-shRNA-1-merge-e1706720598902.png)
AI helps find new leads for brain cancer drug discovery
Jan 29, 2024
![Ask a cancer researcher: What are ‘imaging probes’ and how can they help diagnose prostate cancer?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Imaging-YT-Tumb-1.jpg)
Ask a cancer researcher: What are ‘imaging probes’ and how can they help diagnose prostate cancer?
Jan 25, 2024
![Working with racialized communities to improve access to genetic testing](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AdobeStock_710198953.jpg)
Working with racialized communities to improve access to genetic testing
Jan 09, 2024
![Newest OICR Investigator seeks to develop precision treatments for young people with high risk leukemia](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Egan_G.jpg)
Newest OICR Investigator seeks to develop precision treatments for young people with high risk leukemia
Jan 02, 2024
![Healthy diet linked to reduced risk of colon cancers in men](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/engin-akyurt-Y5n8mCpvlZU-unsplash-scaled.jpg)
Healthy diet linked to reduced risk of colon cancers in men
Dec 19, 2023
![New tech could modernize recovery from gynecological cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HyIvy.jpg)
New tech could modernize recovery from gynecological cancers
Dec 13, 2023
![Ask a Cancer Researcher: How can we address bias in cancer research?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/peter-goodhand-680.jpg)
Ask a Cancer Researcher: How can we address bias in cancer research?
Dec 06, 2023
![Three research and healthcare leaders join OICR’s Board](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/reception-2.jpg)
Three research and healthcare leaders join OICR’s Board
Nov 29, 2023
![Do anxiety and depression affect our risk of cancer?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image.png)
Do anxiety and depression affect our risk of cancer?
Nov 23, 2023
![National conference helps OICR PhD students shape their research and their futures](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rhea.png)
National conference helps OICR PhD students shape their research and their futures
Nov 16, 2023
![Research suggests expansion of Ontario breast cancer screening program will save lives](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AdobeStock_422713925-scaled.jpeg)
Research suggests expansion of Ontario breast cancer screening program will save lives
Nov 03, 2023
![Study shows that smoking ‘stops’ cancer-fighting proteins, causing cancer and making it harder to treat](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cigarette-scaled-e1698684794812.jpg)
Study shows that smoking ‘stops’ cancer-fighting proteins, causing cancer and making it harder to treat
Oct 27, 2023
![First-ever national library of genomic data will help personalize cancer treatment in Canada and around the world](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pcgl-image.jpg)
First-ever national library of genomic data will help personalize cancer treatment in Canada and around the world
Oct 24, 2023
![Landmark study uses OICR Genomics test to find early signs of cancer in blood](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Genomics-lab.jpg)
Landmark study uses OICR Genomics test to find early signs of cancer in blood
Oct 24, 2023
![Blood test detects tumours early in families with cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Genomics-testing-scaled-e1698157107267.jpg)
Blood test detects tumours early in families with cancer
Oct 17, 2023
![Building a bridge between data and discovery](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/OvertureIllustration.png)
Building a bridge between data and discovery
Oct 03, 2023
![What happens when I donate my tissue for research?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tissue.jpg)
What happens when I donate my tissue for research?
Sep 27, 2023
![Wave of medical imaging innovation hits shores of Lake Superior](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/minh-cao-PPJLC-wVhTs-unsplash.jpg)
Wave of medical imaging innovation hits shores of Lake Superior
Sep 19, 2023
![Ask a Cancer Researcher: How does blood change as we age?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/kim-portal-news-panel.jpg)
Ask a Cancer Researcher: How does blood change as we age?
Sep 14, 2023
![New OICR investigator combines physics, chemistry, and artificial intelligence to improve tissue imaging](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Chenxi.jpg)
New OICR investigator combines physics, chemistry, and artificial intelligence to improve tissue imaging
Aug 31, 2023
![New member of executive team will strengthen OICR’s commitment to patients, equity and impact](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/rt-680-banner.jpg)
New member of executive team will strengthen OICR’s commitment to patients, equity and impact
Aug 29, 2023
![The Next Generation: Jingping Qiao](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/jingping-oicr-site.jpg)
The Next Generation: Jingping Qiao
Aug 29, 2023
![Ask a Cancer Researcher: How can we predict if breast cancer will come back?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ask-mel-680.jpg)
Ask a Cancer Researcher: How can we predict if breast cancer will come back?
Aug 16, 2023
![New network to give improved options to Ontarians with hereditary cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pexels-jonathan-borba-15831822-scaled-1-e1692621383127.jpg)
New network to give improved options to Ontarians with hereditary cancers
Aug 16, 2023
![Student researcher collaborating with Indigenous community to improve cancer screening](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/photo-5-scaled-e1692021534610.jpg)
Student researcher collaborating with Indigenous community to improve cancer screening
Aug 15, 2023
![CanPath partnership sheds light on COVID-19 immunity across Canada](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pexels-cdc-3992933-scaled.jpg)
CanPath partnership sheds light on COVID-19 immunity across Canada
Aug 11, 2023
![The secret to stopping deadly cancer recurrences may be in your blood](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CATA.jpg)
The secret to stopping deadly cancer recurrences may be in your blood
Jul 27, 2023
![The Next Generation: Tom Ouellette](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tom-portal.jpg)
The Next Generation: Tom Ouellette
Jul 25, 2023
![OICR introduces groundbreaking test proven to find traces of cancer in blood](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Genomics-lab.jpg)
OICR introduces groundbreaking test proven to find traces of cancer in blood
Jul 19, 2023
![Ask a Cancer Researcher: What happens to samples donated to tumour banks?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/otb-news-panel.jpg)
Ask a Cancer Researcher: What happens to samples donated to tumour banks?
Jul 17, 2023
![The ‘incredible’ way the HPV virus causes cancer and what that means for treating it](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/HPV-stock-image.png)
The ‘incredible’ way the HPV virus causes cancer and what that means for treating it
Jul 12, 2023
![Paying it forward with a patient perspective](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Carla-scaled-e1689182892709.jpg)
Paying it forward with a patient perspective
Jul 07, 2023
![Fecal transplants bolster melanoma treatment in unique clinical trial](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DSC00474-e1688756133463.jpg)
Fecal transplants bolster melanoma treatment in unique clinical trial
Jun 29, 2023
![New framework aims to drive innovation by making health data management ‘FAIR’](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023-BURDETT-Fairification-framework-1000x600-v2-white-1.jpg)
New framework aims to drive innovation by making health data management ‘FAIR’
Jun 28, 2023
![The Next Generation: Aisha Naamani](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/next-gen-websiteimage-aisha.jpg)
The Next Generation: Aisha Naamani
Jun 26, 2023
![Why some patients with a rare but deadly leukemia fare much better than others](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/jaeseung-kim-2.png)
Why some patients with a rare but deadly leukemia fare much better than others
Jun 21, 2023
![Ask a Cancer Researcher: What is immunotherapy?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/laszlo-ask.jpg)
Ask a Cancer Researcher: What is immunotherapy?
Jun 20, 2023
![New funding partnership with U of T Data Sciences Institute aims to drive new breakthroughs](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/data-blue.jpg)
New funding partnership with U of T Data Sciences Institute aims to drive new breakthroughs
Jun 14, 2023
![Cancer researchers focused on bringing new discoveries to patients get two-year funding awards](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/oicr-logo-hyphen-inspired.jpg)
Cancer researchers focused on bringing new discoveries to patients get two-year funding awards
Jun 07, 2023
![Patient partner driven to make cancer care more inclusive](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/patient.jpg)
Patient partner driven to make cancer care more inclusive
Jun 07, 2023
![How Falcons’ Fortunes winner plans to stop colorectal cancer from coming back](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sumi_resized-e1686169840386.jpg)
How Falcons’ Fortunes winner plans to stop colorectal cancer from coming back
May 17, 2023
![The Next Generation: Alister D’Costa](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/next-gen-al.jpg)
The Next Generation: Alister D’Costa
May 11, 2023
![Ask a Cancer Researcher: What happens after a new discovery?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ask-680.jpg)
Ask a Cancer Researcher: What happens after a new discovery?
May 09, 2023
![CanPath transforming data access to unlock its full potential to improve health](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/canpath-2.png)
CanPath transforming data access to unlock its full potential to improve health
May 09, 2023
![Precision magnetics could be game-changer for therapy-resistant brain cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/precision-magnetics-1920x922-1.webp)
Precision magnetics could be game-changer for therapy-resistant brain cancers
May 04, 2023
![Investment in Ontario drug discovery research will help develop new cancer medicines for patients](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CTIP_release.jpg)
Investment in Ontario drug discovery research will help develop new cancer medicines for patients
Apr 26, 2023
![Ask a Cancer Researcher: Why do we sequence tumour DNA?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ask-tease-image.jpg)
Ask a Cancer Researcher: Why do we sequence tumour DNA?
Apr 24, 2023
![The Next Generation: Xindi Zhang](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/xindi-oicr.jpg)
The Next Generation: Xindi Zhang
Apr 17, 2023
![Join the OICR Board](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image.png)
Join the OICR Board
Apr 05, 2023
![OICR-led teams receive historic multimillion dollar funding to tackle hard-to-treat cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/headshot-pair.jpg)
OICR-led teams receive historic multimillion dollar funding to tackle hard-to-treat cancers
Apr 04, 2023
![New Associate Director says Ontario Tumour Bank can be ‘bridge’ to future cancer innovations](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/dianne-chadwick-scaled.jpg)
New Associate Director says Ontario Tumour Bank can be ‘bridge’ to future cancer innovations
Apr 04, 2023
![Third major accreditation to help OICR Genomics power next generation of precision medicine](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/JPM4099.jpg)
Third major accreditation to help OICR Genomics power next generation of precision medicine
Apr 03, 2023
![‘Upswing’ in patient partnership presents opportunities for impact, says new PFAC chair](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_0386-scaled-e1680624867249.jpg)
‘Upswing’ in patient partnership presents opportunities for impact, says new PFAC chair
Mar 14, 2023
![The Next Generation: Hector Gonzalez Alvarez](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/hector-next-gen.jpg)
The Next Generation: Hector Gonzalez Alvarez
Mar 08, 2023
![International Women's Day: How can we build momentum for women in STEM?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IWD-banner.jpg)
International Women's Day: How can we build momentum for women in STEM?
Feb 10, 2023
![The Next Generation: Kimberly Skead](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Next-gen-680-350-1.jpg)
The Next Generation: Kimberly Skead
Feb 02, 2023
![OICR researchers join Lancet commission to tackle inequities in precision cancer care](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Courtot_Stein.jpg)
OICR researchers join Lancet commission to tackle inequities in precision cancer care
Jan 31, 2023
![How research is helping “close the care gap” in cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WCD-Logo-Orange-Screen-ENGLISH.png)
How research is helping “close the care gap” in cancer
Jan 18, 2023
![Pioneer in primary care oncology named to Order of Canada](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Grunfeld.jpg)
Pioneer in primary care oncology named to Order of Canada
Jan 17, 2023
![The Next Generation: Andy Zeng](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/next-gen-680-350.jpg)
The Next Generation: Andy Zeng
Jan 12, 2023
![Low-cost molecular test targets more efficient brain cancer diagnosis](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lab-2021-3.jpg)
Low-cost molecular test targets more efficient brain cancer diagnosis
Jan 12, 2023
![Drug Discovery scientist wants to speed up development of new cancer therapeutics](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Masoud-Vedadi-1-scaled.jpg)
Drug Discovery scientist wants to speed up development of new cancer therapeutics
Dec 15, 2022
![The Next Generation: Ido Nofech-Mozes](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Ido-Next-Gen.png)
The Next Generation: Ido Nofech-Mozes
Dec 15, 2022
![OICR-led data resource deemed ‘critical’ to global biomedical research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/reactome-e1671133653264.png)
OICR-led data resource deemed ‘critical’ to global biomedical research
Dec 15, 2022
![New directors of OICR Diagnostic Development program set sights on bringing discoveries to the clinic](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/jane-mel.jpg)
New directors of OICR Diagnostic Development program set sights on bringing discoveries to the clinic
Dec 14, 2022
![Can tumours shrink with a placebo alone?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Placebo-news.jpg)
Can tumours shrink with a placebo alone?
Dec 08, 2022
![Zooming in on mouse brain development reveals origins of human glial cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/stein-dirks.jpg)
Zooming in on mouse brain development reveals origins of human glial cancers
Dec 06, 2022
![<strong>‘Seemingly inconsequential’ inherited DNA mutation triggers sixfold increase in brain tumour risk</strong>](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cells-scaled.jpg)
‘Seemingly inconsequential’ inherited DNA mutation triggers sixfold increase in brain tumour risk
Nov 30, 2022
![<strong>Cancer research community loses a pillar of patient partnership in Jill Hamer-Wilson</strong>](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Jill.png)
Cancer research community loses a pillar of patient partnership in Jill Hamer-Wilson
Nov 24, 2022
![Navigating hope: Helping cancer patients find and enrol in clinical trials](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/search-crop.jpg)
Navigating hope: Helping cancer patients find and enrol in clinical trials
Nov 23, 2022
![The Next Generation: Nick Cheng is looking for early signs of cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/nick-oicr.jpg)
The Next Generation: Nick Cheng is looking for early signs of cancer
Nov 22, 2022
![Breaking through the blood-tumour barrier to better treat brain cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Dr.-Xi-Huang.jpg)
Breaking through the blood-tumour barrier to better treat brain cancer
Nov 17, 2022
![<strong>How patients can improve the way new cancer therapies are assessed</strong>](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AdobeStock_403190652-scaled.jpeg)
How patients can improve the way new cancer therapies are assessed
Nov 15, 2022
![Three OICR scientists make ‘highly cited researchers’ list](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1200x628.jpg)
Three OICR scientists make ‘highly cited researchers’ list
Nov 01, 2022
![OICR welcomes four new Board members](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/board-2.jpg)
OICR welcomes four new Board members
Oct 26, 2022
![The Next Generation: Michelle Harwood, OICR-based PhD candidate, studying what genetic variance means for aging and disease](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/website-feature-harwood.jpg)
The Next Generation: Michelle Harwood, OICR-based PhD candidate, studying what genetic variance means for aging and disease
Oct 26, 2022
![AI-generated software spots skin cancer with accuracy and efficiency](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dermatoscope-resized.jpg)
AI-generated software spots skin cancer with accuracy and efficiency
Oct 18, 2022
![Promising virtual platform connects primary care providers with geneticists](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AdobeStock_334557090-scaled.jpeg)
Promising virtual platform connects primary care providers with geneticists
Oct 05, 2022
![Patient perspectives fuelling translational OICR studies](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AdobeStock_502319919-1.jpg)
Patient perspectives fuelling translational OICR studies
Sep 27, 2022
![The Next Generation: Mahmoud Noureldin](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Mahmoud-lab.jpg)
The Next Generation: Mahmoud Noureldin
Sep 15, 2022
![OICR Impact Report](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Report-image.jpg)
OICR Impact Report
Sep 14, 2022
![<strong>New CPDC spinout company aims to become global leader in developing and distributing radiopharmaceuticals</strong>](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NRB-Picture.png)
New CPDC spinout company aims to become global leader in developing and distributing radiopharmaceuticals
Aug 29, 2022
![Previously overlooked proteins are a potential source for a new class of cancer killing drugs](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Drug_Discovery_lab.jpg)
Previously overlooked proteins are a potential source for a new class of cancer killing drugs
Aug 24, 2022
![Prostate cancer trial aims to deliver shorter, more effective radiotherapy thanks to advanced imaging](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MRI_no_branding.jpg)
Prostate cancer trial aims to deliver shorter, more effective radiotherapy thanks to advanced imaging
Aug 15, 2022
![Trusting the gut in cancer research: Q&A with Dr. Saman Maleki](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-base-copy.jpg)
Trusting the gut in cancer research: Q&A with Dr. Saman Maleki
Aug 11, 2022
![Funding from Ontario Institute for Cancer Research to help move research from experiment to impact](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/i2is-finished.jpg)
Funding from Ontario Institute for Cancer Research to help move research from experiment to impact
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Jun 24, 2022
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Jun 16, 2022
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Join the OICR Board
Jun 16, 2022
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OICR announces funding for three new window-of-opportunity clinical trials
Jun 03, 2022
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Beyond ‘impact factor’: OICR signs DORA declaration for more equitable research assessment
Jun 01, 2022
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New ICGC DACO website offers improved access to cancer data
May 18, 2022
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OICR launches new Patient Partnership Plan
May 11, 2022
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Innovative MRI shines new light on cancer
May 10, 2022
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May 02, 2022
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Apr 28, 2022
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Predicting cancer evolution with deep learning algorithms
Apr 28, 2022
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Apr 25, 2022
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Apr 20, 2022
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Up-and-coming research trainees receive OICR Rising Stars awards
Apr 13, 2022
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Award-winning co-op student makes her mark on pancreatic cancer research
Apr 07, 2022
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OICR Genomics earns internationally recognized accreditation
Apr 06, 2022
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New Chair of patient advisory council taking OICR patient partnership into next phase
Mar 30, 2022
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Mar 07, 2022
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New gene signature test predicts risk of acute myeloid leukemia relapse
Mar 04, 2022
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Feb 24, 2022
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Cancer researcher leads push to elevate Black scientists
Feb 10, 2022
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FACIT award winners to give surgeons 10-second solution to identify cancer
Feb 08, 2022
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Jan 24, 2022
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Jan 14, 2022
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Ontario’s support for research will change lives across the province
Jan 05, 2022
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Proactive outreach program helps chemotherapy patients manage side effects
Jan 04, 2022
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Dr. Geoffrey Fong appointed Officer of the Order of Canada
Dec 15, 2021
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Mapping the Canadian clinical trials landscape in precision oncology to identify trial opportunities for patients, clinicians and researchers
Dec 02, 2021
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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research announces funding for sixteen studies that support early detection of cancer, the development of new diagnostics to guide therapy and improved treatment options for patients
Dec 01, 2021
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New funding from the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research supports projects developing methods for cancer detection and tools to facilitate better treatment decisions for high-risk cancer patients
Nov 23, 2021
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International Cancer Genome Consortium empowers cancer researchers everywhere with new cloud computing platform
Nov 18, 2021
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Susan Fitzpatrick named Chair of OICR’s Board of Directors
Nov 17, 2021
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Changes to executive team will make OICR stronger and more responsive to the needs of the Ontario cancer research community
Nov 15, 2021
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New prognostic biomarkers and cancer-driving genes found in the dark matter of the cancer genome
Oct 08, 2021
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Study puts spotlight on FDA’s accelerated approval of cancer drugs
Oct 04, 2021
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New AI tool enables analysis of millions of cells within minutes
Sep 26, 2021
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We’re pleased to announce the next JLABS seminar will be held on November 17
Sep 07, 2021
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Clinical trial breaks new ground on using immunotherapy for more cancer types
Aug 17, 2021
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Researchers uncover evolutionary forces at play in the aging of the blood system and identify people at increased risk of blood cancer
Aug 13, 2021
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Largest study of its kind informs treatment of breast cancer in men
Jul 13, 2021
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Microscopes and molecules: New OICR Investigator Dr. Rola Saleeb brings integrated approach to cancer pathology
Jul 06, 2021
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Learning how to fly blind
Jun 11, 2021
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Unravelling the secrets of the non-coding cancer genome
Jun 09, 2021
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New OICR Investigator aims to improve cancer treatment in Ontario and worldwide
Jun 09, 2021
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Dr. Geoffrey Fong receives prestigious O. Harold Warwick Prize from the Canadian Cancer Society
May 20, 2021
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Ontario experts chart vision to advance machine learning for cancer care
May 20, 2021
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Dr. Harriet Feilotter appointed as Director of the Ontario Molecular Pathology Research Network
May 07, 2021
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With astonishing speed, OICR team creates national COVID-19 genomic data portal
May 06, 2021
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Canadian Remote Access Framework for Clinical Trials brings new opportunities for cancer patients residing in rural and remote communities
May 03, 2021
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Remembering Joe Lebovic
Apr 26, 2021
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OICR Genomics achieves CAP laboratory accreditation
Apr 15, 2021
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Ban on menthol cigarettes in Canada leads to more smokers quitting
Apr 08, 2021
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OICR to contribute to new Canadian COVID-19 data portal
Apr 07, 2021
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OICR congratulates Dr. Elizabeth Eisenhauer on receiving the Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
Mar 30, 2021
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Patient reflections from the 2021 OICR Translational Research Conference
Mar 24, 2021
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OICR, Intensity Therapeutics and The Ottawa Hospital to conduct Window of Opportunity clinical trial in early-stage breast cancer
Mar 18, 2021
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OICR appoints Dr. Steven Gallinger as Head, Clinical Translation
Mar 09, 2021
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OICR-affiliated researchers awarded $6.6 million in funding from CIHR
Mar 09, 2021
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OICR research team awarded $2.4 million to facilitate precision medicine for early-stage breast cancer
Mar 04, 2021
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New national research platform to accelerate the development of new cell therapies for cancer
Mar 01, 2021
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Research breakthrough paves way for more cancer patients to benefit from immunotherapy, regardless of ancestry
Feb 26, 2021
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Drug combination results in longer survival for patients with recurrent and advanced ovarian cancer
Feb 26, 2021
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Bringing AI-enabled cancer support to life
Feb 23, 2021
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Premier Doug Ford visits OICR
Feb 19, 2021
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OICR-supported collaboration discovers new method to stunt the growth of brain cancers
Feb 17, 2021
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OICR’s Dr. John Bartlett named one of the top-cited authors in the Journal of Clinical Oncology
Feb 04, 2021
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OICR-supported clinical trial leads to practice-changing results for men with prostate cancer
Feb 04, 2021
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Clinical trial: Using MRI for prostate cancer diagnosis equals or beats current standard
Feb 03, 2021
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Standards redefined: What lab accreditation means to OICR Genomics
Feb 03, 2021
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Imagining the next 20 years and planning for the next five
Feb 03, 2021
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What we learned at the recent OICR-JLABS cell therapy symposium
Jan 27, 2021
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OICR-led research well represented in Nature Communications' editor’s selections
Jan 08, 2021
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Q&A with new OICR Investigator Dr. Shraddha Pai on uncovering the hidden differences between cancers
Jan 04, 2021
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Brain cancer linked to tissue healing, study finds
Dec 17, 2020
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nanoNOMe: New dual-purpose tool added to the Swiss Army knife of DNA sequencing
Dec 09, 2020
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Innovative tool pinpoints rare mutations that indicate the earliest phases of leukemia development
Dec 03, 2020
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Happy holidays from OICR
Dec 02, 2020
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Study uncovers new approach to mobilize the immune system against hard-to-treat breast cancers
Dec 01, 2020
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Consortium secures $5.1 million to expand genomics platform for COVID research
Nov 30, 2020
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Researchers find 3-D structure of the genome is behind the self-renewing capabilities of blood stem cells
Nov 25, 2020
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Cancer research through COVID: A drug discovery student's perspective
Nov 24, 2020
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Simplifying confusing medical documents one form at a time
Nov 18, 2020
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Three OICR researchers named to this year’s Highly Cited Researchers list
Nov 17, 2020
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Towards healthier lives for childhood leukemia survivors
Nov 13, 2020
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How an optimization algorithm can help Ontario detect opportunities for better cancer care
Nov 05, 2020
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Study finds that every month delay in cancer treatment can raise risk of death by around 10 per cent
Nov 04, 2020
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Trove of patient-reported data offers path to improve cancer symptom management
Oct 29, 2020
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OICR Senior Investigator Dr. Trevor Pugh named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40
Oct 23, 2020
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Advancing academic cancer clinical trials: Presenting 3CTN’s 2019-2020 Annual Report
Oct 15, 2020
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OICR team awarded $300,000 to expand cancer research software tools for more researchers, new disease applications and greater impact
Oct 15, 2020
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Q&A with Morgan Taschuk, OICR’s new Director of Genome Sequence Informatics
Oct 07, 2020
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Cancer research during COVID19 - Vivian Gao
Sep 24, 2020
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Clinical study simplifies precision medicine for pancreatic cancer patients
Sep 21, 2020
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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
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Scientists discover mechanism of bone loss caused by acute lymphocytic leukemia, identify targeted therapy for children
Sep 16, 2020
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CanPath adds Saskatchewan cohort, all 10 provinces now represented
Sep 10, 2020
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Deploying liquid biopsies to improve cancer screening and care during COVID-19
Sep 03, 2020
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Analyzing SARS-CoV-2: A cancer researcher trainee’s perspective
Aug 31, 2020
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Research from home: Kelly McDonald
Aug 28, 2020
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Understanding how cancer differs between sexes: A deeper dive
Aug 28, 2020
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Tumour traces in blood could predict which cancer patients will benefit from immunotherapy
Aug 28, 2020
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The tools behind the treatment: Building image-guided devices for more accurate and effective cancer procedures
Aug 25, 2020
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New advances towards targeted therapies for triple negative breast cancer
Jul 29, 2020
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Q&A with new OICR investigator Dr. Courtney Jones on benefitting patients through research
Jul 27, 2020
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Evolving treatment to evolving tumours: How OICR-supported researchers are getting ahead of ovarian cancer
Jul 24, 2020
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OICR research leads to new pancreatic cancer clinical trial with aim to change the standard of care for patients
Jul 23, 2020
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Prevention before treatment: How an OICR investigator is shifting the paradigm of chronic disease in Canada
Jul 21, 2020
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OICR Drug Discovery awarded for COVID-19 research
Jul 08, 2020
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Protecting cancer patients from COVID-19: world-first clinical trial tests a novel immune-boosting strategy
Jun 29, 2020
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New radiotherapy method improves long-term survival
Jun 26, 2020
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Opening the virtual floodgates for cancer research and discovery
Jun 25, 2020
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CanPath Awarded $2.1 million CIHR Grant for SUPPORT-Canada COVID-19 Initiative
Jun 24, 2020
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Philanthropic donation moves The Alex U. Soyka Pancreatic Cancer Research Project: An International Partnership into Phase II
Jun 23, 2020
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FACIT backs made-in-Ontario data science and medtech innovations through Prospects Oncology Fund
Jun 23, 2020
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Diagnosing brain tumours with a blood test
Jun 17, 2020
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Inside OICR’s Drug Discovery Lab: A graduate student’s unique collaborative experience
Jun 16, 2020
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OICR joins European consortium to ‘enable and unlock biology in the open’
Jun 11, 2020
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Community-driven initiative finds new potential avenue of ovarian cancer treatment
Jun 09, 2020
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FACIT recognized with 2020 Venture Capital Regional Impact Award by the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA)
Jun 09, 2020
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New findings pave the way for future brain cancer research and drug development
Jun 02, 2020
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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
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Mapping the roots of brain cancer
May 21, 2020
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Q&A with Monique Albert: Ontario’s international leader in biobanking
May 20, 2020
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Study points to common protein duo as a new therapeutic target for several cancer types
May 13, 2020
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Unexpected mitochondria activity in leukemia cells gives opening for new treatments
May 06, 2020
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New treatment for recurrent pediatric brain cancer enters clinical testing
May 06, 2020
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A message from OICR’s President and Scientific Director, Dr. Laszlo Radvanyi
Apr 29, 2020
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Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board welcomes Natascha Kozlowski as new Executive Director
Apr 16, 2020
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University students step up to flatten the COVID curve
Apr 08, 2020
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Accelerating the development of new cancer drugs in Ontario
Apr 01, 2020
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Measure up: Taking strides to automate cancer pathology practices
Mar 24, 2020
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Teaming up to decode DNA damage repair
Mar 24, 2020
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The donations behind the discoveries: The Ontarians who made the Pan-Cancer Project possible
Mar 12, 2020
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The complexities of head and neck cancers may be simpler than we thought
Mar 12, 2020
![Dr. Aaron Fenster named to the Order of Ontario](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/aaron_fenster.jpg)
Dr. Aaron Fenster named to the Order of Ontario
Mar 02, 2020
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Study reveals roots of leukemia that current chemotherapies can’t reach
Feb 27, 2020
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Innovative drug screening method finds new promising molecules to treat aggressive lung cancers
Feb 26, 2020
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How HER CODE CAMP aims to fix the diversity gap in computer science
Feb 25, 2020
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Study shows common cell protein could be targeted to treat childhood brain cancers
Feb 18, 2020
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Tackling brain cancer from all angles
Feb 05, 2020
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Unprecedented exploration generates most comprehensive map of cancer genomes charted to date
Feb 05, 2020
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New clues to cancer in the genome’s other 99 per cent
Feb 05, 2020
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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
![Backgrounder: Pan-Cancer Project](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/genomics-panel.jpg)
Backgrounder: Pan-Cancer Project
Feb 05, 2020
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Finding the roots of cancer, ‘It’s a needle in a haystack’
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
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New tumour-driving mutations discovered in the under-explored regions of the cancer genome
Jan 13, 2020
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Unique Toronto-based clinical trial reveals new subtypes of advanced pancreatic cancer
Jan 10, 2020
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New open-source software judges accuracy of algorithms that predict tumour evolution
Dec 19, 2019
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New immune-boosting approach could halt the spread of cancer cells to nearby organs
Dec 06, 2019
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Pin-pointing prostate cancer: Bringing MRI-guided biopsies to men across Ontario
Dec 05, 2019
![Bridging the GAPP: Bringing new diagnostic tests to patients](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/gapp-160.jpg)
Bridging the GAPP: Bringing new diagnostic tests to patients
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
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Three internationally-recognized cancer researchers join OICR’s Investigator Awards Program
Nov 21, 2019
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Researchers teach hand-held DNA sequencing devices to read a new language
Nov 20, 2019
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Study of Ontario health data offers new directions in sarcoma research and treatment
Nov 18, 2019
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Potential new approach to T-cell therapy shows early promise in the lab
Nov 13, 2019
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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
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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
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‘I’m here to help address important and challenging questions in health’
Oct 09, 2019
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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
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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
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Harnessing the time before a patient’s surgery to accelerate cancer research
Sep 19, 2019
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Meet, network, connect at the Canadian Cancer Research Conference
Sep 18, 2019
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When the tools you need don’t exist, create them
Sep 11, 2019
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Using the “window of opportunity” to understand biomarkers and tumour biology
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
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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
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Canadian Government-Sponsored Collaboration Targets Standardized Cancer Testing
Jul 29, 2019
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Computational dissection: What can we learn from the cells around cancer cells?
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 23, 2019
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Blood samples, biostatistics and a fresh perspective: The makings of a cancer prediction machine
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
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Ten years, 330,000+ Canadians: CPTP connects participants from coast to coast with shared goal of a healthier future
Jul 17, 2019
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New research unfolds the DNA “origami” behind brain cancers
Jul 03, 2019
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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
![Patterns in pancreatic cancer samples lead to better prognostic power](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kalimuthu.jpg)
Patterns in pancreatic cancer samples lead to better prognostic power
Jun 18, 2019
![From idea to impact: An expanding solution to a common surgical problem](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/facit-winner-2019-1-SLawler.jpg)
From idea to impact: An expanding solution to a common surgical problem
Jun 10, 2019
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It’s our health information: a goldmine for improving the quality of cancer care
Jun 04, 2019
![New research projects to drive clinical adoption of novel cancer technologies and find ways to better deliver cancer services](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1ab9a147-d968-4623-a994-e452c90b1655.jpg)
New research projects to drive clinical adoption of novel cancer technologies and find ways to better deliver cancer services
May 31, 2019
![Q&A with Dr. Trevor Pugh, OICR’s new Director of Genomics](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/trevor-pugh.jpg)
Q&A with Dr. Trevor Pugh, OICR’s new Director of Genomics
May 30, 2019
![Predicting the course of pancreatic cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/BHK.jpg)
Predicting the course of pancreatic cancer
May 27, 2019
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Building bridges between cancer patients and personalized care
May 21, 2019
![Activating the immune system to fight cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/bri-panel.jpg)
Activating the immune system to fight cancer
May 17, 2019
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What could we do if we had a clearer picture of prostate cancer?
May 10, 2019
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An innovative way to look at genome rearrangements leads to new insights about ovarian cancer
May 01, 2019
![The unanticipated early origins of childhood brain cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/brain-story-3.jpg)
The unanticipated early origins of childhood brain cancer
Apr 25, 2019
![DNA Day: Here's what OICR researchers find most interesting about DNA](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/biolab-blue-dna.jpg)
DNA Day: Here's what OICR researchers find most interesting about DNA
Apr 24, 2019
![Targeting fat production could help tackle leukemia](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/lab-2.jpg)
Targeting fat production could help tackle leukemia
Apr 23, 2019
![Advancement in nanopore sequencing opens new areas of cancer biology to exploration](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/JSimpson.jpg)
Advancement in nanopore sequencing opens new areas of cancer biology to exploration
Apr 23, 2019
![Tumour samples and ultra-low temperatures](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ontario-tumour-bank.jpg)
Tumour samples and ultra-low temperatures
Apr 18, 2019
![OICR welcomes new Principal Investigator, Dr. Sagi Abelson](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sagi-e1624978678377.jpg)
OICR welcomes new Principal Investigator, Dr. Sagi Abelson
Apr 17, 2019
![Unraveling the circuitry behind brain cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cellreportslab.jpg)
Unraveling the circuitry behind brain cancer
Apr 11, 2019
![Researchers work to save lives by improving follow-up of colorectal cancer screening tests](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/doctorpatient.jpg)
Researchers work to save lives by improving follow-up of colorectal cancer screening tests
Apr 09, 2019
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Learn about the Ontario Tumour Bank
Apr 09, 2019
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Entrepreneurs from Ontario's Nanology Labs and Xpan Inc. receive FACIT investment for early-stage cancer innovations
Mar 27, 2019
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The winner of last year’s FACIT Falcons’ Fortunes pitch competition is already seeing early success in moving her product to the clinic
Mar 26, 2019
![Deep freezing allows researchers to dig deep into tumour samples](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/OTBv2.jpg)
Deep freezing allows researchers to dig deep into tumour samples
Mar 19, 2019
![Understanding intermediate-risk prostate cancer: The whole may be greater than the sum of its parts](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/whole-parts-low-scaled.jpg)
Understanding intermediate-risk prostate cancer: The whole may be greater than the sum of its parts
Mar 15, 2019
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Towards rational breast cancer treatment in the era of “less is more”
Mar 13, 2019
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When it comes to prostate cancer, there may be more than meets the eye
Mar 12, 2019
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Developing best practices for benchmarking: The quiet but crucial work behind sequencing today
Mar 08, 2019
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Moving in vivo: A case of navigating through translational research roadblocks
Feb 26, 2019
![Meet the researchers - Rosita Bajari](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/rosie-panel.jpg)
Meet the researchers - Rosita Bajari
Feb 25, 2019
![Europe and Canada build secure and efficient network to share genomic and health data](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/stein.jpg)
Europe and Canada build secure and efficient network to share genomic and health data
Feb 21, 2019
![OICR supports cancer drug discovery in Ontario with new funding for four promising early-stage projects](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/oicr-logo-hyphen-inspired.jpg)
OICR supports cancer drug discovery in Ontario with new funding for four promising early-stage projects
Feb 21, 2019
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New step-by-step protocol for common omics analyses fills 10-year gap in training resources
Feb 12, 2019
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Jan 29, 2019
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Jan 29, 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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Jan 21, 2019
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Jan 14, 2019
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Jan 10, 2019
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Jan 09, 2019
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Dec 17, 2018
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Dec 10, 2018
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Nov 22, 2018
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Nov 21, 2018
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Nov 15, 2018
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Nov 14, 2018
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Nov 06, 2018
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Oct 24, 2018
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Oct 24, 2018
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Oct 23, 2018
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Oct 16, 2018
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Oct 16, 2018
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Oct 11, 2018
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Oct 02, 2018
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Sep 25, 2018
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Sep 24, 2018
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Sep 20, 2018
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Sep 14, 2018
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Sep 13, 2018
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Sep 11, 2018
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Sep 10, 2018
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Sep 06, 2018
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Sep 04, 2018
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Aug 22, 2018
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Aug 22, 2018
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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 16, 2018
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Aug 10, 2018
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Aug 07, 2018
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Aug 03, 2018
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Aug 02, 2018
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Jul 31, 2018
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Jul 31, 2018
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Jul 27, 2018
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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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Jul 10, 2018
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Jul 09, 2018
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Jun 27, 2018
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Healthcare Software Start-Up Ziliomics Financed by FACIT
Jun 19, 2018
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More than 300,000 Canadians enrol in multi-decade research initiative to monitor disease trends
Jun 14, 2018
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Jun 13, 2018
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Jun 13, 2018
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Jun 04, 2018
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May 23, 2018
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OICR’s Cancer Genome Collaboratory wins 2018 OpenStack Superuser award for contributions to the cancer research community
May 23, 2018
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Bioinformatics.ca launches 2018 pan-Canadian annual workshop series to train big data talent
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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May 10, 2018
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May 01, 2018
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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research welcomes new President and Scientific Director, Dr. Laszlo Radvanyi
Apr 19, 2018
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Landmark study links tumour evolution to prostate cancer severity
Apr 12, 2018
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Restorative Breast Cancer Solution Start-Up Wins the 2018 FACIT Pitch Competition
Apr 09, 2018
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Biostatistics Training Initiative boosts Ontario's cancer research community
Mar 29, 2018
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Mar 29, 2018
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Canada’s largest health research platform teams up with University of Toronto to accelerate cancer and chronic disease research
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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Mar 06, 2018
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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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Feb 12, 2018
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Feb 09, 2018
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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health launches 2018 Strategic Roadmap
Jan 30, 2018
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Early results from COMPASS trial demonstrate benefits of using genomic sequencing to guide treatment for pancreatic cancer
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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Jan 04, 2018
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Dec 13, 2017
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Dec 11, 2017
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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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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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Oct 23, 2017
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Boost your bioinformatics knowledge at TorBUG
Oct 20, 2017
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Oct 18, 2017
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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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Oct 04, 2017
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Oct 04, 2017
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Sep 29, 2017
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OICR 2016/17 Annual Report
Sep 25, 2017
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Sep 15, 2017
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Sep 06, 2017
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Sep 06, 2017
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Ontario Tumour Bank collaborating to improve biobanking globally
Sep 06, 2017
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Sep 06, 2017
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Aug 30, 2017
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Aug 17, 2017
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Aug 15, 2017
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Aug 09, 2017
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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
Aug 01, 2017
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FACIT launches cross-border campaign to recruit clinical scientists and biotechnology industry executives
Aug 01, 2017
![FACIT announces investment in three Ontario start-ups under Prospects Fund](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Prospect_startups.jpg)
FACIT announces investment in three Ontario start-ups under Prospects Fund
Jul 12, 2017
![Ovarian cancer research team working to exploit disease's vulnerabilities](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Oza_Rottapel.jpg)
Ovarian cancer research team working to exploit disease's vulnerabilities
Jul 11, 2017
![How OICR is helping to boost the body’s ability to fight cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/maraba-lead.jpg)
How OICR is helping to boost the body’s ability to fight cancer
Jul 11, 2017
![New research group aims to exploit genomic differences within brain cancer to develop new treatments](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Taylor_Dirks-1.jpg)
New research group aims to exploit genomic differences within brain cancer to develop new treatments
Jul 11, 2017
![New multi-disciplinary team taking a stem cell-based approach to target acute leukemia](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/AL_TRI.jpg)
New multi-disciplinary team taking a stem cell-based approach to target acute leukemia
Jul 11, 2017
![Oncologist and OICR researcher pens step-by-step guide to getting high-quality cancer care](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/palma-e1624977065962.jpg)
Oncologist and OICR researcher pens step-by-step guide to getting high-quality cancer care
Jun 28, 2017
![Ontario researchers identify rare therapy-resistant stem cells linked to AML patient relapse](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/leukemia-sq.jpg)
Ontario researchers identify rare therapy-resistant stem cells linked to AML patient relapse
Jun 07, 2017
![EAGLE will help cancer research soar](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Edgington_2.jpg)
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
![Ontarians come together to help Ontario Health Study collect 41,000 blood samples](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/OHS_logo.jpg)
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
![OICR launches five all-star teams of Ontario scientists to tackle some of the deadliest forms of cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/press-conference-2.jpg)
OICR launches five all-star teams of Ontario scientists to tackle some of the deadliest forms of cancer
May 25, 2017
![OICR launches five large-scale Ontario research initiatives to combat some of the most deadly cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/oicr-announcement.jpg)
OICR launches five large-scale Ontario research initiatives to combat some of the most deadly cancers
May 08, 2017
![Interview: Mr. Peter Goodhand, President of OICR](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/peter-web-e1624976501798.jpg)
Interview: Mr. Peter Goodhand, President of OICR
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 26, 2017
![OICR marches in support of science](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/oicr-banner.jpg)
OICR marches in support of science
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
![Report shows investment in cancer research in Canada remains strong, identifies areas for improvement](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/canadadots.jpg)
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
![OICR provides students a window into possible careers over March Break](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/GRFAW.jpg)
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
![FACIT Announces Investment in Propellon Therapeutics](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Propellon-knockout.png)
FACIT Announces Investment in Propellon Therapeutics
Mar 17, 2017
![OICR joins other organizations in inspiring the next generation of female scientists](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/lab_techs.jpg)
OICR joins other organizations in inspiring the next generation of female scientists
Mar 16, 2017
![Researchers discover new test that could change the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Bourtros_2016.jpg)
Researchers discover new test that could change the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer
Mar 09, 2017
![Innovative technique greatly increases sensitivity of DNA sequencing](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PK.jpg)
Innovative technique greatly increases sensitivity of DNA sequencing
Mar 08, 2017
![In London, OICR leaders discussed cancer research advancements being made in the city. How can OICR help further translate these breakthroughs to patients?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/London_web.jpg)
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
![Software Engineering Club: Distributed Ledgers, Blockchains and Smart Contracts](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/software-March-7.jpg)
Software Engineering Club: Distributed Ledgers, Blockchains and Smart Contracts
Feb 23, 2017
![New Gene Sequencing Software Could Aid in Early Detection, Treatment of Cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Simpson_Nature_Methods.jpg)
New Gene Sequencing Software Could Aid in Early Detection, Treatment of Cancer
Feb 23, 2017
![FACIT-Seeded Fusion Pharmaceuticals Closes US$25M Series A Led by Johnson & Johnson Innovation](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/oicrfacit_trimmed.jpg)
FACIT-Seeded Fusion Pharmaceuticals Closes US$25M Series A Led by Johnson & Johnson Innovation
Feb 15, 2017
![BioCanRX makes a major investment in Canadian biotherapeutics research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/typical-CAR-therapy.jpg)
BioCanRX makes a major investment in Canadian biotherapeutics research
Feb 13, 2017
![International collaboration cooks up powerful new software: MISO](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/LIMS-fix.jpg)
International collaboration cooks up powerful new software: MISO
Feb 13, 2017
![JSON: Like a Boss](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/software-eng.jpg)
JSON: Like a Boss
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
Feb 09, 2017
![ICGCmed will provide wealth of vital new information to scientists](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/icgc-med.jpg)
ICGCmed will provide wealth of vital new information to scientists
Feb 03, 2017
![Saturday, February 4 is World Cancer Day](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/World_Cancer_Day.jpg)
Saturday, February 4 is World Cancer Day
Jan 26, 2017
![Dr. John Dick to present 2017 Tobias Award Lecture](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/DSC_3341.jpg)
Dr. John Dick to present 2017 Tobias Award Lecture
Jan 18, 2017
![Interested in bioinformatics? Come to TorBUG on January 25](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/torbug.jpg)
Interested in bioinformatics? Come to TorBUG on January 25
Jan 17, 2017
![First follow-up questionnaire to strengthen Ontario Health Study data](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/survey.jpg)
First follow-up questionnaire to strengthen Ontario Health Study data
Jan 13, 2017
![Homegrown research team sequences genome of iconic Canadian animal – the beaver](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/science-show-tell.jpg)
Homegrown research team sequences genome of iconic Canadian animal – the beaver
Jan 13, 2017
![Decoding the beaver genome](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Jared-Simpson.jpg)
Decoding the beaver genome
Jan 10, 2017
![Partnership to expand genomic data sharing in Europe](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/GA-GLOBE_NEWSv2.jpg)
Partnership to expand genomic data sharing in Europe
Jan 10, 2017
![New prognostic test for prostate cancer now closer to clinical use](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/EmilieLalonde.jpg)
New prognostic test for prostate cancer now closer to clinical use
Jan 09, 2017
![Pan-Canadian research team uncovers ‘signature’ to reduce overtreatment of prostate cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Bourtros_2016.jpg)
Pan-Canadian research team uncovers ‘signature’ to reduce overtreatment of prostate cancer
Jan 09, 2017
![Scientists identify DNA signature linked to prostate cancer severity](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/oicr-logo-hyphen-inspired.jpg)
Scientists identify DNA signature linked to prostate cancer severity
Jan 05, 2017
![Researchers disprove link between vasectomies and prostate cancer using Ontario health data](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/prostate.jpg)
Researchers disprove link between vasectomies and prostate cancer using Ontario health data
Dec 07, 2016
![Cancer stem cell scientists create tool to aid in planning treatment for leukemia](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/oicr-abstact-bkg.jpg)
Cancer stem cell scientists create tool to aid in planning treatment for leukemia
Dec 06, 2016
![Congratulations to Ahmed Aman on another successful Movember fundraiser](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Ahmed_Aman.jpg)
Congratulations to Ahmed Aman on another successful Movember fundraiser
Dec 01, 2016
![Expanding the DNA alphabet to understand cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/hoffman.jpg)
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 23, 2016
![OICR and OMPRN celebrate International Pathology Day with educational events](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IPD_feature.jpg)
OICR and OMPRN celebrate International Pathology Day with educational events
Nov 21, 2016
![New research highlights the importance of family physicians in the cancer system](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Grunfeld.jpg)
New research highlights the importance of family physicians in the cancer system
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 16, 2016
![International Pathology Day 2016](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pathology_day.jpg)
International Pathology Day 2016
Nov 09, 2016
![The next generation: Tamara Jamaspishvili](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tamara-e1624978498511.jpg)
The next generation: Tamara Jamaspishvili
Nov 04, 2016
![Beyond the crime scene: You don’t have to be dead to need a pathologist](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/crime-scene.jpg)
Beyond the crime scene: You don’t have to be dead to need a pathologist
Nov 02, 2016
![FACIT start-up Turnstone Biologics closes USD $41M financing](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/StojdlBellLichty-crop.jpg)
FACIT start-up Turnstone Biologics closes USD $41M financing
Nov 01, 2016
![From our Annual Report: Improving screening for patients with brain cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/brain-cancer-lead.jpg)
From our Annual Report: Improving screening for patients with brain cancer
Oct 28, 2016
![Pathology Matters: One attendee’s reflections on OMPRN’s first gathering of Ontario pathologists](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/omprn-logo-zoom.jpg)
Pathology Matters: One attendee’s reflections on OMPRN’s first gathering of Ontario pathologists
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
![TorBUG continues tonight with speaker Dr. Laura Hug from the University of Waterloo](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/torbug.jpg)
TorBUG continues tonight with speaker Dr. Laura Hug from the University of Waterloo
Oct 25, 2016
![From our Annual Report: Constructing the cloud](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cloud-story-background.jpg)
From our Annual Report: Constructing the cloud
Oct 21, 2016
![OICR-led study finds four unique genomic signatures in pancreas cancer, uncovers potential of immunotherapies](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pancreas-image-2.jpg)
OICR-led study finds four unique genomic signatures in pancreas cancer, uncovers potential of immunotherapies
Oct 19, 2016
![From our Annual Report: Personalizing prostate cancer treatment](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/EmilieLalonde.jpg)
From our Annual Report: Personalizing prostate cancer treatment
Oct 18, 2016
![Reactome releases 10,000th annotated human protein, a major milestone that will benefit research community](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/reactome-lead.jpg)
Reactome releases 10,000th annotated human protein, a major milestone that will benefit research community
Oct 13, 2016
![An interview with Dr. David LeBrun, leader of OICR’s new molecular pathology network](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/lebrun.jpg)
An interview with Dr. David LeBrun, leader of OICR’s new molecular pathology network
Oct 12, 2016
![OICR’s Natalie Fox awarded Philip Feldberg Studentship by Prostate Cancer Canada](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/nataliefox.jpg)
OICR’s Natalie Fox awarded Philip Feldberg Studentship by Prostate Cancer Canada
Oct 12, 2016
![New findings challenge current view of how pancreas cancer develops](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pancurx.jpg)
New findings challenge current view of how pancreas cancer develops
Oct 06, 2016
![Reactome announces annotation and release of 10,000th human protein](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/reactome-lead.jpg)
Reactome announces annotation and release of 10,000th human protein
Oct 05, 2016
![From our Annual Report: Investing in the cure and the economy](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/annual-report1.jpg)
From our Annual Report: Investing in the cure and the economy
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
![TorBUG continues to strengthen Toronto’s bioinformatics community with 2016-2017 season](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/torbug.jpg)
TorBUG continues to strengthen Toronto’s bioinformatics community with 2016-2017 season
Sep 27, 2016
![Annual report for the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/oicr-annual-report.jpg)
Annual report for the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
Sep 27, 2016
![Software Engineering Club - Simple is good](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/software-eng.jpg)
Software Engineering Club - Simple is good
Sep 21, 2016
![New partnership brings Toronto researchers together to better understand the molecular origins of breast cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/lab-slice.jpg)
New partnership brings Toronto researchers together to better understand the molecular origins of breast cancer
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
![Thanks to everyone who supported the Great Canadian Hair Do](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tfox-header.jpg)
Thanks to everyone who supported the Great Canadian Hair Do
Sep 16, 2016
![“PEARLs” to improve photo-thermal cancer therapy](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/gang-zheng.jpg)
“PEARLs” to improve photo-thermal cancer therapy
Sep 15, 2016
![Dr. Paul Boutros talks genomics and prostate cancer research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/paul-boutros-web.jpg)
Dr. Paul Boutros talks genomics and prostate cancer research
Sep 15, 2016
![Canadian government makes big investment in big data research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bid-data.jpg)
Canadian government makes big investment in big data research
Sep 12, 2016
![The return of an annual tradition: The Great Canadian Hair “Do”](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/hairdo2015.jpg)
The return of an annual tradition: 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 23, 2016
![OICR Software Engineering Club August session now online](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/software-eng.jpeg)
OICR Software Engineering Club August session now online
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
![Dr. John Bartlett discusses why new retrospective breast cancer study could lead to better diagnosis and treatment for patients](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/transformative.jpg)
Dr. John Bartlett discusses why new retrospective breast cancer study could lead to better diagnosis and treatment for patients
Aug 17, 2016
![New retrospective study aims to identify mutations to better diagnose breast cancer in the future](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/oicr-logo-hyphen-inspired.jpg)
New retrospective study aims to identify mutations to better diagnose breast cancer in the future
Aug 16, 2016
![New research published on the role of noncoding RNA in prostate cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dr-he.jpg)
New research published on the role of noncoding RNA in prostate cancer
Aug 11, 2016
![OICR’s Geoff Fong receives major funding to examine e-cigarettes and the impact of public health policy](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/fong.jpg)
OICR’s Geoff Fong receives major funding to examine e-cigarettes and the impact of public health policy
Aug 09, 2016
![Patients need access to more stem cells for transplants. Researchers have now identified the genetic switch that could turn on the supply](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/DSC_3341.jpg)
Patients need access to more stem cells for transplants. Researchers have now identified the genetic switch that could turn on the supply
Aug 09, 2016
![OICR’s Software Engineering Club goes global](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SEC-Image.jpg)
OICR’s Software Engineering Club goes global
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 26, 2016
![OICR is making its technology infrastructure, expertise and resources more available to the Ontario cancer community](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/tech-access.jpg)
OICR is making its technology infrastructure, expertise and resources more available to the Ontario cancer community
Jul 20, 2016
![A challenge to the community to improve RNA sequencing data](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rna-seq-1.jpg)
A challenge to the community to improve RNA sequencing data
Jul 18, 2016
![Save the date: Mark Ernsting Drug Discovery Memorial Lecture on September 22, 2016](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/mark-site-e1634242049339.jpg)
Save the date: Mark Ernsting Drug Discovery Memorial Lecture on September 22, 2016
Jul 14, 2016
![International team launches community competition to unravel how cancer changes a cell’s RNA](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/logos3.jpg)
International team launches community competition to unravel how cancer changes a cell’s RNA
Jul 14, 2016
![Stem cell scientists discover genetic switch to increase supply of stem cells from cord blood for future clinical use](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/oicr-abstact-bkg-4.jpg)
Stem cell scientists discover genetic switch to increase supply of stem cells from cord blood for future clinical use
Jul 14, 2016
![“Smart” nanoparticle called PEARLS a promising gem to target, treat tumours with greater precision](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/biolab-blue-dna.jpg)
“Smart” nanoparticle called PEARLS a promising gem to target, treat tumours with greater precision
Jul 14, 2016
![OICR informatics researchers play key role in newly launched Genomic Data Commons](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gdc.jpg)
OICR informatics researchers play key role in newly launched Genomic Data Commons
Jul 11, 2016
![Dr. Lincoln Stein is named an International Society of Computational Biology Fellow](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/lincoln-ISCB-Fellow.jpg)
Dr. Lincoln Stein is named an International Society of Computational Biology Fellow
Jul 08, 2016
![Bioinformatics.ca is keeping Canadian bioinformaticians at the top of their game](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cbw-feature.jpg)
Bioinformatics.ca is keeping Canadian bioinformaticians at the top of their game
Jul 04, 2016
![FACIT Falcons’ Fortunes pitch competition helps Ontario ideas take flight](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/FACIT-Falcon-alt.jpg)
FACIT Falcons’ Fortunes pitch competition helps Ontario ideas take flight
Jul 04, 2016
![OICR congratulates Drs. Mark Levine, Eduardo L. Franco and Gerald Batist, new recipients of the Order of Canada](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/mark-levine.jpg)
OICR congratulates Drs. Mark Levine, Eduardo L. Franco and Gerald Batist, new recipients of the Order of Canada
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 29, 2016
![OICR welcomes Dr. Christine Williams](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/christine.jpg)
OICR welcomes Dr. Christine Williams
Jun 28, 2016
![OICR’s Dr. Clare Jeon discusses how the discovery of protein signatures could lead to cheaper, easier diagnostic tests for prostate cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/drjeon.jpg)
OICR’s Dr. Clare Jeon discusses how the discovery of protein signatures could lead to cheaper, easier diagnostic tests for prostate cancer
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 21, 2016
![Ask an expert: How are new cancer drugs created?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/david-lab.jpg)
Ask an expert: How are new cancer drugs created?
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 16, 2016
![OICR-developed software helping track Zika in Brazil](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/zika-brazil.jpg)
OICR-developed software helping track Zika in Brazil
Jun 14, 2016
![Extreme Streams: The What, How and Why of Observables](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/extreme-stream.jpg)
Extreme Streams: The What, How and Why of Observables
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 07, 2016
![OICR attends BIO International 2016 in San Francisco](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/bio-pic-1.jpg)
OICR attends BIO International 2016 in San Francisco
Jun 06, 2016
![Genomic Data Commons at University of Chicago heralds new era of data sharing for cancer research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/data-potral.jpg)
Genomic Data Commons at University of Chicago heralds new era of data sharing for cancer research
Jun 01, 2016
![Making prostate cancer diagnosis more PRECISE](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/klotz.jpg)
Making prostate cancer diagnosis more PRECISE
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
![World No Tobacco Day: Preventing the world’s leading cause of cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/no-tobacco.jpg)
World No Tobacco Day: Preventing the world’s leading cause of cancer
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 25, 2016
![OICR partners with Israeli university to create new cancer genomics and immunity program](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/kathleen-wynne.jpg)
OICR partners with Israeli university to create new cancer genomics and immunity program
May 20, 2016
![The little-known connection between citrus fruit and the first clinical trial](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/limes_v2.jpg)
The little-known connection between citrus fruit and the first clinical trial
May 19, 2016
![Ask an expert: All about clinical trials](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/clinical-trial-interniew.jpg)
Ask an expert: All about clinical trials
May 18, 2016
![OICR congratulates J. Mark Lievonen and Laurence Klotz on their investiture in the Order of Canada](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/oicr-logo-hyphen-inspired.jpg)
OICR congratulates J. Mark Lievonen and Laurence Klotz on their investiture in the Order of Canada
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 11, 2016
![Recruiting the next generation](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/oicr-careers.jpg)
Recruiting the next generation
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 05, 2016
![The launch of ICGCmed](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/icgc-med.jpg)
The launch of ICGCmed
May 05, 2016
![A new method to grow stem cells for cancer patients](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/stem-cell.jpg)
A new method to grow stem cells for cancer patients
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 03, 2016
![Tracking Ebola with portable sequencers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jared-simpson.jpg)
Tracking Ebola with portable sequencers
May 02, 2016
![OICR joins the Collaborative Cancer Cloud](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ccc-cloud.jpg)
OICR joins the Collaborative Cancer Cloud
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 16, 2016
![FACIT invests in new CPDC spin-out company to aid development of potent radiotherapeutic](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/fusion.jpg)
FACIT invests in new CPDC spin-out company to aid development of potent radiotherapeutic
Mar 02, 2016
![New ICGC-TCGA DREAM Challenge crowd-sourced competition to help better understand how cancers evolve](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/icgc-med-panel.jpg)
New ICGC-TCGA DREAM Challenge crowd-sourced competition to help better understand how cancers evolve
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 26, 2016
![Biostatistics Training Initiative Kick Off](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DD-researcher-1.png)
Biostatistics Training Initiative Kick Off
Feb 19, 2016
![ICGC and Amazon Web Services are bringing more genomic health data to researchers in the cloud](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/amazon-web-services-logo.jpg)
ICGC and Amazon Web Services are bringing more genomic health data to researchers in the cloud
Feb 12, 2016
![Open source cancer research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/oicr-sgc-probe.jpg)
Open source cancer research
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 25, 2016
![Discovery by OICR scientists to assist in personalizing prostate cancer treatment](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/about_overview_edited.jpg)
Discovery by OICR scientists to assist in personalizing prostate cancer treatment
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 09, 2016
![3CTN-funded clinical trial to test new method of finding genomic changes in patients with aggressive prostate cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cactn.png)
3CTN-funded clinical trial to test new method of finding genomic changes in patients with aggressive prostate cancer
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
Jan 05, 2016
![OICR funds world-first clinical trial using cancer-fighting viruses](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/maraba-lead.jpg)
OICR funds world-first clinical trial using cancer-fighting viruses
Dec 29, 2015
![OICR partnership with Johnson and Johnson to develop new treatments for haematological cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/FACIT-square.jpg)
OICR partnership with Johnson and Johnson to develop new treatments for haematological cancers
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
![Researchers sequence and assemble first full genome of a living organism using technology the size of smartphone](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/simpson.jpg)
Researchers sequence and assemble first full genome of a living organism using technology the size of smartphone
Dec 09, 2015
![Building the foundations for Cancer Genomic Analysis for Research and Clinical Diagnostics](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/oicr-abstact-bkg-3.jpg)
Building the foundations for Cancer Genomic Analysis for Research and Clinical Diagnostics
Dec 08, 2015
![For Dr. Jüri Reimand, data tells a story](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/reimand.jpg)
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
![OICR community marks 35th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/TerryFoxHairDo-1.jpg)
OICR community marks 35th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope
Nov 20, 2015
![OICR’s Tom Hudson named Chair of Global Alliance for Genomics and Health Steering Committee](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/oicr-abstact-bkg-4.jpg)
OICR’s Tom Hudson named Chair of Global Alliance for Genomics and Health Steering Committee
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/2021/10/oicr-abstact-bkg-4.jpg)
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 15, 2015
![New study on effect of trees rooted in Ontario Health Study data](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/trees.jpg)
New study on effect of trees rooted in Ontario Health Study data
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
![FACIT Startup Turnstone Biologics Closes $11M Financing, Secures Additional Capital Commitment, and Adds Strong Management](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/turnstone-logo.jpg)
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
![Cancer patients treated in world-first clinical trial of Canadian viral therapy](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/oicr-abstact-bkg-4.jpg)
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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