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OICR welcomes Dr. David Cescon as Scientific Director, Clinical Translation

Dr. David Cescon recently joined OICR as Scientific Director, Clinical Translation (CT). In this role, Cescon leads clinical and scientific aspects of CT initiatives, collaborates with supported researchers to design and implement clinical trials, and…

ArticleFeb 12, 2025

CollaborationClinical trials

Let’s talk about clinical trials: How patients are protected

The second installment in our series looks at the structures in place to ensure clinical trials are safe for participants. The first part of our Let’s talk about clinical trials series explored why cancer clinical…

ArticleJan 15, 2025

TechnologyTreatment

Groundbreaking radiotherapy research changes how metastatic cancers are treated

OICR-supported scientists are pushing the boundaries of radiotherapy to help patients with the most complex cancers. The future was uncertain for the first cancer patient to enroll in the SABR-COMET clinical trial. It was 2012,…

ArticleOct 03, 2024

TechnologyDiagnosis

Landmark trial brings genomic testing to thousands of Ontarians with cancer

The Ontario-wide Cancer Targeted Nucleic Acid Evaluation (OCTANE) expanded the province’s capacity for next-generation sequencing to deliver personalized approaches to treat cancer Maddi was just 33 years old when she learned that her breast cancer…

ArticleJun 18, 2024

CollaborationClinical trials

New 3CTN initiative aims to address barriers faced by underrepresented populations and expand clinical trial involvement

Clinical trials lead to new and better ways of diagnosing and treating those with cancer. They also provide an opportunity for interested patients to access potentially life-changing care within a trial. However, some patients may…

ArticleMay 27, 2024

TechnologyClinical trials

Using AI to connect cancer patients with cutting-edge clinical trials

A team of Ontario researchers is developing PMATCH, an automated system to match precision medicine clinical trials with eligible cancer patients. Clinical trials can be the best way to test new cancer technologies and treatments,…

ArticleFeb 27, 2024

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