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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · 1d

The deadline to submit images for OICR's InterConnections scientific art competition is coming up on Oct 17! This is an opportunity for Ontario cancer researchers to share their work with a wider audience by showcasing eye-catching images generated as part of their projects. ➡️ https://bit.ly/42yPZzR

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · 6d

🚨 The deadline to submit images to InterConnections is Oct. 17! 🖼️

To spotlight the complex beauty and humanity of research data, OICR is hosting InterConnections, a unique art competition of images generated as part of cancer research projects.

➡️ Submit your image today! https://bit.ly/42yPZzR

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · 7d

📢 We are inviting applications for our new funding stream, CATALYST! CATALYST will support research that leverages existing biospecimens & clinical data to generate insights and discoveries to improve cancer detection, risk or treatment stratification. https://bit.ly/42prlBT #cancerresearch #cdnsci

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · 8d

We are calling on Ont. cancer researchers to join in celebrating the interplay of art and science through our InterConnections art competition! If you have made attention-grabbing images as part of a research project, this competition is a great opportunity to share your work. https://bit.ly/42yPZzR

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · 14d

🧬 Technological first in DNA sequencing leads to real-time brain cancer diagnosis⚡

OICR’s Dr. Jared Simpson developed a world-first application for Oxford Nanopore sequencing that is making a difference for patients with brain cancer.

https://bit.ly/4nQG5C4

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · 16d

When Vinesha's cancer had spread to her lungs, she enrolled in a clinical trial with the hope of gaining a few more months of life. 15 years later, she now lives a life of "promise and hope" and is grateful for the cancer research that changed her life. Vinesha's story: https://bit.ly/47SGP4Q

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · 16d

What do Leonardo da Vinci, Maria Sibylla Merian and John James Audubon have in common? The answer is that they were all accomplished artists and scientists.

We are calling on Ont. cancer researchers to tap into their inner da Vinci and enter our Interconnections art contest! https://bit.ly/42yPZzR

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · 22d

Our new report 20 Years of Changing Lives is a snapshot of OICR’s impact since its founding in 2005, the difference it is making today and the future of cancer research in Ontario.

Read the report: https://reports.oicr.on.ca/

20 Years of Changing Lives

OICR Impact Report 2024-25

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · 24d

We are nearly a month away from the deadline for InterConnections, an art competition that is allowing Ontario cancer researchers to highlight the artistic beauty that lives in their scientific work. Get more details at the link below and enter the competition today!

🎨 🔬 🦠 https://bit.ly/42yPZzR

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · Jun 19

Visit the Cancer Research Changed My Life site to read Cassandra's story and those of others who have had their lives positively impacted by cancer research: bit.ly/4jZHJ1I

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · Jun 19

When Cassandra was 15 she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. After treatment she was declared cancer free, but would have to be vigilant about long-term side effects. Faced with this situation, she decided to pursue a career in cancer research to help others. #changedmylife

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Cancer Research Changed My Life: Cassandra's story

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · Jun 10

It's great to see the amazing progress @marathonofhope.bsky.social has made in the past month! We are so excited to be a part of this fantastic initiative to bring increased precision medicine to Canadians with cancer. 🇨🇦

Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network @marathonofhope.bsky.social · Jun 10

🍁 Our June 2025 Dashboard is out! 🍁

With every month that passes, our Network unites more patients, researchers, oncologists, administrators and donors from across the country. This progress helps us get closer to FINISHING the marathon against cancer that Terry Fox started 45 years ago!

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · Jun 9

News release: Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association and OICR partner to increase Indigenous inclusion in cancer research to improve cancer outcomes bit.ly/4kseQwc

Partnership to support Indigenous researchers, ensure that cancer research reflects the needs of Indigenous groups and that it results in better care - Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association and the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research partner to increase Indigenous inclusion in cancer research to improve cancer outcomes June 9, 2025, TORONTO – The ...

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · Jun 5

🚨Important update: The deadline to submit an abstract to the CCRC has been extended until Monday, June 9.

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · Jun 4

Working in the leukemia clinic as part of his MD/PhD training let Andy see how big of an impact advancements in genomics are making. Seeing this link between research and the clinic has further motivated Andy as a clinician-scientist. #changedmylife

Read Andy's story: bit.ly/441bJ8E

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · Jun 3

Please note that applications to attend the ECR Workshop require that an abstract be submitted to the Canadian Cancer Research Conference by June 6.
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Workshop applications remain open until June 23.
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Dr. Fei-Fei Liu @drfeifeiliu.bsky.social · Apr 16

Thrilled to share that applications for CIHR-ICR's 2025 Early Career Researcher (ECR) Workshop are now open! This is a fantastic professional development opportunity for #ECRs. Please share with your networks!

Applications due: June 23, 2025
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Council of Canadian Academies/Conseil des académies canadiennes @cca-reports.ca · May 28

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · May 28

[email protected] is seeking abstract reviewers to ensure the quality and relevance of content presented at the 2025 Canadian Cancer Research Conference. Those interested are asked to complete the survey at the link below by June 4, 2025. #CCRC2025

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Judge Registration 2025

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · May 27

@marathonofhope.bsky.social @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · May 27

A new study shows how precision oncology has the potential to transform cancer care and also highlights the challenges to accessing it. It followed 55 patients who had whole-genome and transcriptome sequencing and had results analyzed by an expert panel. bit.ly/4kC6r94

Study of genome sequencing for biliary tract cancer reveals current state of precision oncology in Canada - Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

A collaboration between OICR, University Health Network and the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network can help inform the next evolution of cancer care in this country. By studying the care trajecto...

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · Apr 23

Join us for the next OBI Public Talk: Exploring the Brain-Gut Axis, where experts discuss how the gut microbiome influences neuroinflammation, neurodevelopment & neurodegeneration.

📅 June 5 at 6:00 p.m. | In-person in downtown Toronto & online

Register here: tinyurl.com/brain-gut-talk

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · May 6

For Peter, the reason for his career change was deeply personal. Because of his wife's experience living with a rare cancer and her eventual passing, he got involved in cancer research and is now the CEO & Pres. of @ga4gh.org. #changedmylife

Peter's story: bit.ly/4d4Pp11

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Peter's story

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · May 1

May is Asian Heritage Month! We are happy to join in this important celebration of the diverse history and culture of Asian communities in Canada. Asian-Canadians continue to make vast contributions to our society, including in cancer research. Learn more about Asian Heritage Month: bit.ly/3nAlvrO

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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · Apr 30

Congratulations to Dr. Waël Hanna and the NodeAI Diagnostics team on winning the Ernsting Entrepreneurship Award at the recent FACIT Falcons' Fortunes pitch competition! This award will help NodeAI further advance its innovative tech to improve lymph node #biopsies. bit.ly/4jztH7y

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Critical lung cancer staging streamlined by AI in FACIT Falcons’ Fortunes winning tech - Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

Dr. Waël Hanna of NodeAI Diagnostics took home the $100,000 Ernsting Entrepreneurship Award for his innovative technology to improve lymph node biopsies. Knowing whether lung cancer has spread to the ...

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Iain Bancarz 🇨🇦 @iainrb.bsky.social · Apr 24

I am hiring for the role of Bioinformatician in the Clinical Genome Interpretation team at OICR! Our goal is to deliver real-world solutions, to find cancer earlier and treat it more effectively.

To view more details and apply: oicr.bamboohr.com/careers/394

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About OICR OICR is Ontario’s cancer research institute. We bring together people from across the province and around the world to improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer. We take on the bigg...

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