Brain Cancer
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Jan 02, 2025
![Study reveals early mechanisms behind deadly brain tumours](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/brain_network-e1735828108193.jpg)
Study reveals early mechanisms behind deadly brain tumours
Aug 14, 2024
![Breakthrough compounds show promise in treating rare childhood cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-13-at-12.20.09 PM-e1723566927337.png)
Breakthrough compounds show promise in treating rare childhood cancer
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
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
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
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 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
Feb 10, 2022
![FACIT award winners to give surgeons 10-second solution to identify cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/falcons.jpg)
FACIT award winners to give surgeons 10-second solution to identify cancer
Nov 15, 2021
![New prognostic biomarkers and cancer-driving genes found in the dark matter of the cancer genome](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Reimand.jpg)
New prognostic biomarkers and cancer-driving genes found in the dark matter of the cancer genome
Feb 19, 2021
![OICR-supported collaboration discovers new method to stunt the growth of brain cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/brain_network-e1735828108193.jpg)
OICR-supported collaboration discovers new method to stunt the growth of brain cancers
Jan 04, 2021
![Brain cancer linked to tissue healing, study finds](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/brain-scan-1.jpg)
Brain cancer linked to tissue healing, study finds
Jun 23, 2020
![Diagnosing brain tumours with a blood test](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/banner-two.jpg)
Diagnosing brain tumours with a blood test
Jun 17, 2020
![Inside OICR’s Drug Discovery Lab: A graduate student’s unique collaborative experience](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Deeba-Ensan.jpg)
Inside OICR’s Drug Discovery Lab: A graduate student’s unique collaborative experience
Jun 09, 2020
![New findings pave the way for future brain cancer research and drug development](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/brain-cancer-lead.jpg)
New findings pave the way for future brain cancer research and drug development
May 25, 2020
![Mapping the roots of brain cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/news-pic.jpg)
Mapping the roots of brain cancer
May 06, 2020
![New treatment for recurrent pediatric brain cancer enters clinical testing](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/taylor.jpg)
New treatment for recurrent pediatric brain cancer enters clinical testing
Feb 25, 2020
![Study shows common cell protein could be targeted to treat childhood brain cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Michelle-Francisco-first-author-and-Dr.-Xi-Huang-senior-author-1.jpg)
Study shows common cell protein could be targeted to treat childhood brain cancers
Oct 09, 2019
![Researchers discover a new cancer-driving mutation in the “dark matter” of the cancer genome](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/oicr-logo-hyphen-inspired.jpg)
Researchers discover a new cancer-driving mutation in the “dark matter” of the cancer genome
Jul 17, 2019
![New research unfolds the DNA “origami” behind brain cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Origami.jpg)
New research unfolds the DNA “origami” behind brain cancers
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 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
Oct 24, 2018
![Researchers find a new way to address the challenge of brain tumour “stiffness”](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Huang.jpg)
Researchers find a new way to address the challenge of brain tumour “stiffness”
Jul 31, 2018
![Can an open drug discovery model find a solution for rare brain cancers in children?](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/aled.jpg)
Can an open drug discovery model find a solution for rare brain cancers in children?
Mar 08, 2018
![Collaborating to bring new treatment options to children with brain cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/medulloblastoma.jpg)
Collaborating to bring new treatment options to children with brain cancer
Oct 24, 2017
![Researchers discover genes behind the spread of lung cancer to the brain](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mohini_Singh.jpg)
Researchers discover genes behind the spread of lung cancer to the brain
Sep 06, 2017
![Large-scale genomic study helps set new course for paediatric brain cancer research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/taylor.jpg)
Large-scale genomic study helps set new course for paediatric brain cancer research
Aug 30, 2017
![Tracking glioblastoma as it develops](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dirks-cover-e1624978883718.jpg)
Tracking glioblastoma as it develops
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
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
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
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