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nanets.bsky.social @nanets.bsky.social · 24d

For this year's symposium, we are doing away with concurrent sessions. That means every attendee has access to the same dynamic programming, all in one room, bringing experts and attendees together.

🦓 Learn more: https://nanets.net/program/schedule

#NANETS2025 #MedicalEducation #NETSymposium

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Sinclair Cancer Research Institute @sinclaircri.bsky.social · 26d

A special shout-out to some of our @sinclaircri.bsky.social incredible researchers helping #FinishIt in today's #TerryFoxRun here in #ygk. And a huge thank you to our Team CBG-SCRI captain, Dr. Brandy Hyndman of @mulliganlab.bsky.social. Bravo!
👏👏👏👏 #cancerresearch

Lois Mulligan @mulliganlab.bsky.social · 26d

#SCRI at #TerryFoxRun. Cancer research at Queen’s is out to run!

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Lois Mulligan @mulliganlab.bsky.social · 26d

#SCRI at #TerryFoxRun. Cancer research at Queen’s is out to run!

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Sinclair Cancer Research Institute @sinclaircri.bsky.social · 26d

Today on this 45th Annual #TerryFoxRun, we @sinclaircri.bsky.social are proud to help carry forward Terry's vision by expanding access to life-saving #cancer testing & treatment through the @marathonofhope.bsky.social @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social
www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor...

Advancing Terry Fox’s vision for cancer research | Queen's Gazette

Queen’s researchers support a Canada-wide network expanding access to care and improving cancer outcomes.

www.queensu.ca

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 28d

Wow! With just two days until the #TerryFoxRun, our research teams have raised more than $150K for cancer research in Canada! 🍁

You can still join the Challenge, support our teams and help us #FinishIt 🔗 www.tfri.ca/updates/news...

@marathonofhope.bsky.social @dhdp-ca.bsky.social

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Lois Mulligan @mulliganlab.bsky.social · 27d

#FinishIt. Next generation runner for #TerryFoxRun

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Lois Mulligan @mulliganlab.bsky.social · 27d

#TerryFoxRun. Next generation cancer researchers! #FinishIt

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Lois Mulligan @mulliganlab.bsky.social · 27d

Ready for Terry Fox Run tomorrow? Visit us at Princess St Promenade Kingston as we get psyched for rhe d! #TerryFoxRun

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canceratlantic.bsky.social @canceratlantic.bsky.social · 28d

💜 See you Sunday morning at Quidi Vidi Lake!
Our researchers in purple t-shirts will be at the booth to answer your questions, share updates on funds raised, and highlight what the Atlantic Cancer Consortium has been doing this year.
@marathonofhope.bsky.social @canceratlantic.bsky.social

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Sinclair Cancer Research Institute @sinclaircri.bsky.social · 28d

“These efforts position Queen’s and the SCRI as a leader in cancer genomics while directly improving care for patients,” says Dr. Simpson. “It demonstrates the impact that collaboration can have on both research and patient care.” – Dr. Amber Simpson
www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor...

Advancing Terry Fox’s vision for cancer research | Queen's Gazette

Queen’s researchers support a Canada-wide network expanding access to care and improving cancer outcomes.

www.queensu.ca

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nanets.bsky.social @nanets.bsky.social · Sep 8

Each year, more than 22,000 people are diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Expanding education and research is vital to drive earlier detection, better treatments, and stronger outcomes.

Donate today: https://loom.ly/uxxSLx4

#NETAwareness #NETResearch #NANETS

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Sherri Christian 🇨🇦 @sherrichristian.bsky.social · Sep 4

I am raising funds for the @terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social this year to help support the @marathonofhope.bsky.social. This year the Atlantic Cancer Consortium (@canceratlantic.bsky.social) will have a table to share our research with the community. Please support us if you can-

Terry Fox Run

run.terryfox.ca

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Sinclair Cancer Research Institute @sinclaircri.bsky.social · Sep 3

Upcoming walks, runs, marches right here in #ygk

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Endocrine-Related Cancer @endocancer.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎯Targeting RET in medullary thyroid cancer has played a key role in therapeutic strategies in the past decade.

A new review by Kate Newbold and Leslie Cheng explores targeted and selective RET therapies, and highlights the challenge of resistance.

🔗 doi.org/10.1530/ERC-24-0291

Targeting RET in medullary thyroid cancer in Endocrine-Related Cancer. By Kate Newbold and Leslie Cheng.

This paper forms part of the themed collection RET@Thirty: Three Decades of Remarkable Progress. The Guest Editors for this collection were Tom Kurzawinski, Neil McDonald and Kate Newbold.

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Jim Woodgett @jwoodgett.bsky.social · Sep 2

The amazing, inspirational and persistent legacy of Terry Fox. Recaptured in a new documentary of never before broadcast footage. Finish It, once and for all. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/46242ee...

Why Terry Fox’s legacy endures, 45 years after his Marathon of Hope

Even before the age of social media virality, Fox’s mission made him one of the most influential Canadians in history

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Rick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social · Sep 2

‪It's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and I’m asking our community of travelers to help me spread the word: the earlier prostate cancer is found, the better your chances are of beating it.

Visit cancer.org/getscreened to learn more from @acscan.bsky.social & find a screening location near you.

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Sinclair Cancer Research Institute @sinclaircri.bsky.social · Aug 29

The auction is open! Lots of items up for grabs, including a hand-woven shawl made by our @sinclaircri.bsky.social #KingstonTerryFoxRun Team CBG's captain, Dr. Brandy Hyndman @mulliganlab.bsky.social. Proceeds go to @terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social. Happy bidding! www.32auctions.com/KingstonTerr...

Kingston Terry Fox Run - Online Auction

Silent auction 'Kingston Terry Fox Run - Online Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

www.32auctions.com

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nanets.bsky.social @nanets.bsky.social · Aug 27

The NANETS Symposium program delivers a robust, clinically focused agenda designed to elevate your understanding of NET disease from multiple disciplines: https://nanets.net/program/schedule

#NANETS2025 #NETSymposium

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Sinclair Cancer Research Institute @sinclaircri.bsky.social · Aug 25

Our @sinclaircri.bsky.social CBG division's team is ready and invites you to join them in the annual #TerryFoxRun in #ygk! It's simple to register; just scan the QR code below to get started right away. Together we can #finishit. @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social

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Marco Marra @mmarra0630.bsky.social · Aug 7

A copy of the letter Terry Fox sent to request support for his run. This copy was in the box from Adidas containing commemorative Terry Fox labeled sneakers. This amazing document will be displayed in our laboratory as a reminder of why we do what we do.

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Jim Woodgett @jwoodgett.bsky.social · Aug 7

The @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social @marathonofhope.bsky.social cancer centres network has now processed over 10,000 patient genomic profiles, with over 5,300 complete clinical data sets, and now comprises 50 member institutions. A truly national effort inspired by an inspirational Canadian. 🇨🇦 🤯

Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network - 10,192 full genomic profiles, 5,381 completed with cloinical data, 50 member institutions and 38 early career investigators funded.

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Endocrine-Related Cancer @endocancer.bsky.social · Jul 29

✨We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Karel Pacak as the incoming Editor-in-Chief of Endocrine-Related Cancer!

Dr. Pacak's term begins on 1st January 2026.

We are excited for this next chapter, driven by his expertise and vision 🚀

Endocrine-Related Cancer. Incoming Editor-in-Chief, Dr Karel Pacak.

"It is a great honor to assume the role of Editor-in-Chief of Endocrine-Related Cancer, a journal fully committed to raising awareness of endocrine cancers among healthcare providers by supporting excellence in basic and clinical research, high-quality studies, and evidence-based guidelines."

Published by Bioscientifica. Society for Endocrinology.

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Lois Mulligan @mulliganlab.bsky.social · Jul 23

Charis was a huge supporter of young cancer researchers and would strongly encourage them to take on this kind of challenge! I strongly urge early Career investigators to consider submitting to this collection!

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Deborah Marsh @djmarsh24.bsky.social · Jul 22

The special collection in @endocancer.bsky.social - "From Discovery Science to the Clinic - Heritable Endocrine Cancers and Related Disorders" is open & calling for contributions. Edited by myself, Lois Mulligan & Joanne Ngeow in memory of Prof Charis Eng erc.bioscientifica.com/page/heritab... 🧪

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Sinclair Cancer Research Institute @sinclaircri.bsky.social · Jul 22

We're super excited to announce the 10 recipients of our
@sinclaircri.bsky.social INAUGURAL 2025 Sinclair Graduate Scholars in Cancer Research awardees. Bravo and congratulations to Kaytlin, Marco, Simona, Samantha, Natasha, Monica, Fatin, Ashley, Laura & Julian!!!!

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