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Sinclair Cancer Research Institute
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The Sinclair Cancer Research Institute is improving outcomes for people with cancer; with research & training we are helping people live longer & better lives!
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Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science! 🌟 Celebrating the brilliant minds breaking barriers, sparking innovation, & inspiring future generations to dream bigger. Here’s to curiosity, discovery, and the power of science! 💡🔬 #WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #IDWGS2026
February 11, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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Coming soon! Dr. Ebos @ebos.bsky.social will be presenting in our @sinclaircri.bsky.social seminar series on Feb 26 at 4 PM. Questions? Send us an email: [email protected] #ResearchTalk #SeminarAlert #CancerResearch #CancerDrugResistance @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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Dr. Annette Hay @sinclaircri.bsky.social studies how the body's own immune system can be engineered to fight cancer. Her story tells us how patients play an important role in the clinical trials that lead to new treatments: bit.ly/4qcYz05

#WorldCancerDay #QueensU
February 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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On #WorldCancerDay and every day, we stand united to support those affected by cancer and promote care that truly puts people first. Together, we can inspire change! #UnitedByUnique #WCD2026 #CancerResearch
February 4, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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We are excited to welcome Dr. Alyson Mahar from our CCE division as the next speaker in our weekly seminar series! To see more upcoming speakers, please visit our website: scri.queensu.ca/about-us/sem...
#CancerResearch
February 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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🚨Trainee Opportunities Alert!🚨
We are seeking up to 2 learners (grad students, residents, post-docs at #Queensu) to join our Exec Mgmt Cttee & play a key leadership role in the Institute. Apply by Feb 18. Details? Email us at [email protected]
#TraineePositions #Leadership
January 29, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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Calling 3rd and 4th year undergrads supervised by SCRI faculty members within the Faculties of @queensuhealth.bsky.social & #QUartsci at #queensu: Apply now for our 2026 Summer Studentships in Cancer Research!
Info: scri.queensu.ca
Questions? 📧[email protected]
#CancerResearch #undergrad
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January 27, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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We're stoked for next week's seminar by Dr. Marie Siwicki
@ucalgary.bsky.social Everyone is welcome! Need more info? Please send us an email: [email protected] @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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This week! And we can't wait! Thursday at 4:00. Right here #SCRI in beautiful #ygk. #gerionc #cancer #aging
sinclaircri.bsky.social Sinclair Cancer Research Institute @sinclaircri.bsky.social · Dec 19
Pleased to announce the first speaker in our @sinclaircri.bsky.social 2026 seminar series! Dr. Haase of UBC Nursing, hosted by our CCE division's Dr. Galica, will be presenting on Jan 22nd. Everyone is welcome! Qs? Please email [email protected] @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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Save the dates! More info coming soon. We're pleased to announce SIX upcoming speakers in our @sinclaircri.bsky.social seminar series. @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social
#cancerresearch
January 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Sharing a Canadian Cancer Society video featuring the CO21 CHALLENGE clinical trial that proved exercise improves colon cancer survival #TrialsThatMatter @cancersociety.bsky.social
The Challenge Trial: How a world-first clinical trial shows exercise improves colon cancer survival.
Funded by the Canadian Cancer Society, a groundbreaking clinical trial has proven that physical activity can improve survival for colon cancer. The findings of the CCTG CO21 Challenge clinical trial…
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December 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Pleased to announce the first speaker in our @sinclaircri.bsky.social 2026 seminar series! Dr. Haase of UBC Nursing, hosted by our CCE division's Dr. Galica, will be presenting on Jan 22nd. Everyone is welcome! Qs? Please email [email protected] @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Our @sinclaircri.bsky.social Dr Mueller & PhD student Sydney Shepherd are studying mDETECT, a simple blood test that looks for DNA changes to help find & track ovarian cancer. They recently sat down for a Q&A with #OvarianCanada. More on this important research ⬇️
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Q&A: Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer with Dr. Christopher Mueller and Sydney Shepherd - Ovarian Cancer Canada
Learn how Dr. Christopher Mueller and Sydney Shepherd are developing mDETECT, a blood test for early detection and monitoring of ovarian cancer, including high-risk BRCA carriers and rare subtypes.
ovariancanada.org
December 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Congratulations to @sinclaircri.bsky.social associate member Dr Neil Renwick & team at #SEAMO on receiving a 2025 Provincial Innovation Fund Award, opening the door to earlier diagnosis & better care for patients across Ontario 👏👏👏 @queensuhealth.bsky.social
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SEAMO Clinician Scientist Dr. Neil Renwick Receives Provincial Innovation Fund Award | Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization
Project: Optimizing cancer care delivery through maximally informative molecular diagnostics SEAMO is celebrating a major milestone with the announcement that Dr. Neil Renwick has been selected by the...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Please check out our newest publication identifying a new function of extracellular vesicles! dx.doi.org/10.1002/jev2...
Extracellular Vesicles Define Discrete Nano‐Based Niches Within the Human Haematopoietic System
Stem cell niches are complex multi-signalling networks comprised of molecular cues and physical interactions, orchestrated by niche-resident cells and the extracellular factors they produce. The bone....
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November 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Dr. Sébastien Talbot, a member of #SCRI, explores how the nervous system might have an important role in treating tumors. Read all about how Dr. Talbot is advancing the field of cancer neuroscience ⬇️ @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social
www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor...
The nerve to fight cancer | Queen's Gazette
Associate professor Sebastien Talbot is paving the way for new cancer therapies through the nerve–immune connection
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November 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Dr. Désy's seminar is in just nine days, and we can't wait! Reg'n is simple and quick. Click the link below or scan the QR code in the poster.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Delighted that SCRI can support #CCRC2025 program planned by @ccralliance.bsky.social
Looking forward to some exciting science and meeting great colleagues @sinclaircri.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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3 upcoming seminars we are stoked about!
- @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social's @vukstambolic.bsky.social
- #ohribmc Dr. Piriya Yoganathan
- @ulaval.ca's Dr. Jean Désy
Qs? Email us: [email protected] @andrewcraigscri.bsky.social
@mulliganlab.bsky.social @drpostovit.bsky.social
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October 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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A unique opportunity to hear about the challenges & wonders of practicing medicine for decades amongst the Cree in James Bay & Inuit in Nunavik. Award-winning educator & poet Dr. Désy will cover the value of teamwork, soul-to-soul connections, poetry/literature & humor. @queensuhealth.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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We're excited to announce the next speaker in our #SCRI seminar series! Dr. Vuk Stambolic will be presenting here
@sinclaircri.bsky.social in #YGK on Oct 30th. Everyone is welcome! @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social #breastcancer
October 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Happy #Thanksgiving weekend 🇨🇦 #YGK 🍁
October 12, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Proud to be a platinum supporter of #CCRC2025. #CanadianScience #CancerResearch
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🚨 The #CCRC2025 Scientific Program LIVE!

Join us Nov 2–4 in Calgary for plenaries, posters, concurrent sessions, lightning talks, and more.

Explore the future of cancer research in Canada.

🔗 www.ccra-acrc.ca/conference/p...

#CancerResearch #CanadianScience
October 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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The #CCTG Pharmacy Network needs pharmacy representation for the Pharmacy Network Steering Group and the Pharmacy Network Disease Site. Find out more and how to apply > buff.ly/ybihH1Y
October 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Microscopic “bubble robots” could one day offer new ways to treat brain cancer 🧠.

#QueensU researcher Xian Wang is developing magnetically guided, ultrasound-activated bubbles that destroy tumors while sparing healthy tissue.

🔗 bit.ly/4nJgb3A

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Engineering microrobots for precision brain cancer treatment | Queen's Gazette
Queen’s engineer earns national grant to test microscopic robots that could one day help treat aggressive brain cancer.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM