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Jul 23, 2024
![No tumour sample, no problem: Blood test predicts immunotherapy outcomes without biopsy](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ca7e26f3-822e-4e9a-8560-e44ef6e89cc0.jpg)
No tumour sample, no problem: Blood test predicts immunotherapy outcomes without biopsy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jul 20, 2022
![How natural selection influences gene expression and can protect us from disease](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/AdobeStock_199535996-scaled.jpeg)
How natural selection influences gene expression and can protect us from disease
Jul 11, 2022
![Genome sequencing delivers real-time results for hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/pancurx-possibly-2-scaled.jpg)
Genome sequencing delivers real-time results for hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer
Jun 01, 2022
![New ICGC DACO website offers improved access to cancer data](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ICGC-DACO-logo-1-e1654093893530.png)
New ICGC DACO website offers improved access to cancer data
Mar 07, 2022
![New gene signature test predicts risk of acute myeloid leukemia relapse](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/assay-png-1.png)
New gene signature test predicts risk of acute myeloid leukemia relapse
Dec 01, 2021
![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](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AO-news-banner-nowords.jpg)
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
Sep 07, 2021
![Clinical trial breaks new ground on using immunotherapy for more cancer types](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Pugh_Siu.jpg)
Clinical trial breaks new ground on using immunotherapy for more cancer types
Apr 26, 2021
![OICR Genomics achieves CAP laboratory accreditation](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/12988be8-c1fd-42c5-a395-7bbe2ea6a9c2.jpeg)
OICR Genomics achieves CAP laboratory accreditation
Feb 03, 2021
![Standards redefined: What lab accreditation means to OICR Genomics](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/newsletter-panel.jpg)
Standards redefined: What lab accreditation means to OICR Genomics
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
Nov 30, 2020
![Researchers find 3-D structure of the genome is behind the self-renewing capabilities of blood stem cells](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/split-panel.jpg)
Researchers find 3-D structure of the genome is behind the self-renewing capabilities of blood stem cells
Oct 15, 2020
![Q&A with Morgan Taschuk, OICR’s new Director of Genome Sequence Informatics](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/morgan-2.jpg)
Q&A with Morgan Taschuk, OICR’s new Director of Genome Sequence Informatics
Aug 28, 2020
![Understanding how cancer differs between sexes: A deeper dive](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/connie-photo.jpg)
Understanding how cancer differs between sexes: A deeper dive
Feb 05, 2020
![Unprecedented exploration generates most comprehensive map of cancer genomes charted to date](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/pan-cancer-group.jpg)
Unprecedented exploration generates most comprehensive map of cancer genomes charted to date
Feb 05, 2020
![New clues to cancer in the genome’s other 99 per cent](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cirrus.jpg)
New clues to cancer in the genome’s other 99 per cent
Feb 05, 2020
![AI algorithm classifies cancer types better than experts](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ai-algo.jpg)
AI algorithm classifies cancer types better than experts
Feb 05, 2020
![Whole-genome analysis generates new insights into viruses involved in cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ivan-desaturated.jpg)
Whole-genome analysis generates new insights into viruses involved in cancer
Feb 05, 2020
![Finding the roots of cancer, ‘It’s a needle in a haystack’](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shimin.jpg)
Finding the roots of cancer, ‘It’s a needle in a haystack’
Feb 05, 2020
![TrackSig: Unlocking the history of cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/yulia.jpg)
TrackSig: Unlocking the history of cancer
Feb 05, 2020
![Unraveling the story behind the cancers we can’t explain](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/philip.jpg)
Unraveling the story behind the cancers we can’t explain
Feb 05, 2020
![Discovering cancer’s vulnerabilities: The whole may be greater than the sum of its parts](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mapping-cancer.jpg)
Discovering cancer’s vulnerabilities: The whole may be greater than the sum of its parts
Jan 20, 2020
![New tumour-driving mutations discovered in the under-explored regions of the cancer genome](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Reimand.jpg)
New tumour-driving mutations discovered in the under-explored regions of the cancer genome
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 21, 2019
![Researchers teach hand-held DNA sequencing devices to read a new language](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/paul-philip.jpg)
Researchers teach hand-held DNA sequencing devices to read a new language
Oct 07, 2019
![Inherited DNA provides blueprint for new advancements in prostate cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/news-680-Katie.jpg)
Inherited DNA provides blueprint for new advancements in prostate cancer
Oct 04, 2019
![Meet our new Lebovic Fellows](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/fellows-2.jpg)
Meet our new Lebovic Fellows
Sep 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
Jul 30, 2019
![Canadian Government-Sponsored Collaboration Targets Standardized Cancer Testing](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/dan-dion.jpg)
Canadian Government-Sponsored Collaboration Targets Standardized Cancer Testing
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
Jan 10, 2019
![FACIT makes follow-on investment in AI-based genomics company, DNAstack](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/facit-logo.png)
FACIT makes follow-on investment in AI-based genomics company, DNAstack
Dec 17, 2018
![When it comes to finding cancer risk, there’s power in numbers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Hassan.jpg)
When it comes to finding cancer risk, there’s power in numbers
Dec 13, 2018
![What can we gain from looking at the outliers?: An investigation into long and short-term ovarian cancer survivors](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/lab-pic.jpg)
What can we gain from looking at the outliers?: An investigation into long and short-term ovarian cancer survivors
Nov 14, 2018
![Blood samples over biopsies: Developing a less invasive way to find and track cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DNA_extraction.jpg)
Blood samples over biopsies: Developing a less invasive way to find and track cancers
Oct 02, 2018
![Understanding how cancer differs between sexes](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/connie-photo.jpg)
Understanding how cancer differs between sexes
Sep 04, 2018
![Meet our students - 2018](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/students.jpg)
Meet our students - 2018
Aug 22, 2018
![Heliotrope: Personalizing cancer treatment decisions](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/JustinCook.jpg)
Heliotrope: Personalizing cancer treatment decisions
Aug 21, 2018
![Leader in data access and CEO of DNAstack, Dr. Marc Fiume, joins OICR as its newest Associate](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fiume.jpg)
Leader in data access and CEO of DNAstack, Dr. Marc Fiume, joins OICR as its newest Associate
Aug 07, 2018
![Data integration for the future of precision oncology](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cdic.jpg)
Data integration for the future of precision oncology
Jun 13, 2018
![Viral protein identified as one of the main drivers of virus-induced stomach cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/EpsteinBarr.jpg)
Viral protein identified as one of the main drivers of virus-induced stomach cancers
May 10, 2018
![Symposium offers preview of findings from the Pan-Cancer Analysis of Whole Genomes project](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/PCAWG.jpg)
Symposium offers preview of findings from the Pan-Cancer Analysis of Whole Genomes project
Mar 29, 2018
![Q and A with Dr. Philip Awadalla, Scientific Director of the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/philip-awadalla-e1624978824382.jpg)
Q and A with Dr. Philip Awadalla, Scientific Director of the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project
Mar 29, 2018
![Canada’s largest health research platform teams up with University of Toronto to accelerate cancer and chronic disease research](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CPTP_leaders.jpg)
Canada’s largest health research platform teams up with University of Toronto to accelerate cancer and chronic disease research
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
Feb 09, 2018
![Global Alliance for Genomics and Health launches 2018 Strategic Roadmap](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/GA-GLOBE_NEWSv2.jpg)
Global Alliance for Genomics and Health launches 2018 Strategic Roadmap
Dec 07, 2017
![Finding new ways to prevent virus-induced stomach cancers](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/EB_virus.jpg)
Finding new ways to prevent virus-induced stomach cancers
Oct 04, 2017
![New software uses machine learning to identify mutations in tumours without reference tissue samples](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sequence.jpg)
New software uses machine learning to identify mutations in tumours without reference tissue samples
Sep 25, 2017
![New study uncovers the role of mitochondrial DNA in prostate cancer](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/mitochondria.jpg)
New study uncovers the role of mitochondrial DNA in prostate cancer
Sep 06, 2017
![OICR launches Tissue Portal to support tissue-based research projects](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/transformative.jpg)
OICR launches Tissue Portal to support tissue-based research projects
Sep 06, 2017
![Innovative study brings next-generation genomic sequencing to more Ontario cancer patients](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/oicr-logo-hyphen-inspired.jpg)
Innovative study brings next-generation genomic sequencing to more Ontario cancer patients
Aug 09, 2017
![Mutation in prostate tumours shown to change epigenetic identity, the make-up of DNA](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/prostate.jpg)
Mutation in prostate tumours shown to change epigenetic identity, the make-up of DNA
Aug 09, 2017
![Importance of large database of genetic variants reinforced in a new study](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Lerner_Ellis_OICR.jpg)
Importance of large database of genetic variants reinforced in a new study
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 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
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 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 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
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 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 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
Jan 13, 2017
![Decoding the beaver genome](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Jared-Simpson.jpg)
Decoding the beaver genome
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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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 05, 2016
![The launch of ICGCmed](https://oicr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/icgc-med.jpg)
The launch of ICGCmed
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
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
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