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How often should an incurable cancer be scanned? New evidence-based method shows the way
December 3,
2019
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A team led by Dr. David Stewart has developed a way to calculate how often patients receiving life-extending treatments for incurable cancers should have follow-up scans.
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Researchers find potential biomarker to detect ovarian cancer earlier
November 27,
2019
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The protein gelsolin may help doctors detect ovarian cancer earlier, according to a preliminary study led by Dr. Benjamin Tsang. Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage because there is no reliable screening test to catch it early.
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Ottawa hosts hugely successful Canadian Cancer Research Conference
November 27,
2019
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Nearly 900 researchers, clinicians, trainees and members of the public recently came together for the Canadian Cancer Research Conference, held for the first time in Ottawa.
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“Wild idea” opens possible new frontier for preventing ovarian cancer
October 9,
2019
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A laboratory study published in Clinical Cancer Research offers a new hypothesis about how ovarian cancer forms and suggests how it might be prevented. The study is the first to show that the natural stiffening of the ovaries called fibrosis ...
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Viral therapy for cancer: Frequently asked questions from patients and families
October 1,
2019
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What is viral therapy for cancer? Viral therapy for cancer, also called oncolytic viral therapy or viral immunotherapy, makes use of viruses to treat cancer.
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New research chair to lead cutting-edge work in liver and pancreatic cancer
September 10,
2019
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The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Guillaume Martel as the first Arnie Vered Family Chair in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Research.
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded 13 grants worth $11.2 million from Canadian Institutes of Health Research
July 26,
2019
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital have been awarded 13 grants worth a total of $11.2 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The new projects focus on areas such as cancer immunotherapy, hepatitis C infection, blood ...
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Researchers get $745,000 boost from NSERC
May 29,
2019
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Four scientists from The Ottawa Hospital, affiliated with the University of Ottawa, were successful in the recent discovery grant competition from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
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Clinical trials offer strong foundation for better patient care
May 16,
2019
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Clinical trials are an important step toward developing new treatments and learning more about diseases and conditions. In honour of International Clinical Trials Day, read how some of the researchers at The Ottawa Hospital are making huge ...
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Dr. John Bell wins public and patient engagement award
April 15,
2019
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Dr. John Bell won the inaugural European Society for Gene and Cell Therapy Public and Patient Engagement Award.
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2019
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April 12,
2019 -
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Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden receives international award for mentoring the scientists of tomorrow
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March 22,
2019 -
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Clinicians at The Ottawa Hospital launch 14 innovative projects to improve health-care delivery, thanks to funding from TOHAMO and The Ottawa Hospital’s Research Institute
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March 1,
2019 -
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Patients and clinical trial experts key to upcoming made-in-Canada CAR-T clinical trial
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February 14,
2019 -
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Researchers to advance science and improve health with new CIHR funding
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January 17,
2019 -
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TMIST - MAC.22
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January 11,
2019 -
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Award-winning immunology research shows how cancer surgery paralyzes part of the immune system
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January 11,
2019 -
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Can Type 2 diabetes be reversed? Research study available to Ottawa patients.
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2018
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November 21,
2018 -
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Researchers get $788,000 boost from NSERC
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September 10,
2018 -
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Often-overlooked Natural Killer cells may be key to cancer immunotherapy
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August 30,
2018 -
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Radioactive seeds for breast cancer surgery: better for patients and the health-care system
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August 16,
2018 -
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Targeting cancer stem cells improves survival in certain kinds of colorectal cancer
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August 16,
2018 -
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Using stem cells to treat brain cancer: pilot study highlights potential new approach
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August 1,
2018 -
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People with rare blood cancer live longer, healthier lives with new targeted treatment regimen
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July 11,
2018 -
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Estrogen and ovarian cancer: study provides first molecular link
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July 11,
2018 -
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Researchers uncover possible new mechanism to enhance cancer-killing viruses
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May 17,
2018 -
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Sex, viruses and cancer: Erectile dysfunction drugs and flu vaccine may work together to help immune system fight cancer after surgery
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May 16,
2018 -
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Colonoscopies save lives, but study finds room for improvement
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April 19,
2018 -
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Patients a “source of strength” for The Ottawa Hospital’s new head of cancer research
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April 11,
2018 -
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Exosomes open up exciting new avenue of leukemia research
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March 29,
2018 -
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Dr. Glen Goss recognized for lifetime achievement in lung cancer
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March 19,
2018 -
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Exploiting the Achilles’ heel of a severe form of childhood leukemia
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February 7,
2018 -
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MS drug makes cancer-fighting viruses more effective in lab models
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January 30,
2018 -
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded $12.7M for research, double the national CIHR success rate
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January 19,
2018 -
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Electromagnetic field therapy improves survival in brain cancer patients
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January 3,
2018 -
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Could viruses take cancer immunotherapy to the next level? Study shows viruses and checkpoint inhibitors work together to cure resistant breast cancer in mice
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2017
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December 20,
2017 -
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“Bait and switch” approach stimulates immune attack on cancer
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November 6,
2017 -
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Bolstering fat cells offers new hope for treating blood cancer
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October 30,
2017 -
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Dr. John Bell receives top award from Canadian Cancer Research Alliance
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October 12,
2017 -
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CFI provides $18-million boost to research on neuromuscular diseases, cancer-fighting viruses, the power of light and radioactive atoms
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October 11,
2017 -
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Ontario start-up makes major deal to develop cancer-fighting viruses
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September 27,
2017 -
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Cancer-fighting viruses: Canadian team to accelerate research with $7.4 million from Terry Fox Research Institute
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September 6,
2017 -
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Ottawa scientist wins Canada's top stem cell prize for multiple sclerosis trial
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September 5,
2017 -
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Innovative study brings next-generation genomic sequencing to more Ontario cancer patients
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August 21,
2017 -
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New Imaging Test Could Detect Heart Damage in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
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July 18,
2017 -
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Viral therapy effective against rare bone and muscle cancers in lab models
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June 14,
2017 -
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Trial opens door for new kind of drug for advanced breast cancer
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June 14,
2017 -
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Big data breakthrough: award-winning research helps scientists understand cancer gene expression
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June 14,
2017 -
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Dr. Michael McBurney recognized for leadership in cancer research
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May 25,
2017 -
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Ottawa cancer researchers to play lead role in new immunotherapy initiative, worth $4 million
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May 19,
2017 -
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded 18 research grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, worth $10.7 million
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May 18,
2017 -
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Research on viral therapy for cancer research gets $6.5M boost
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May 11,
2017 -
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Awards honour those who make cancer clinical trials a reality
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May 11,
2017 -
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Study opens the door for targeted therapies for rare women’s cancer
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May 4,
2017 -
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Researcher’s activity gives teens new insights into cancer research
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April 26,
2017 -
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First cancer patient treated with a new experimental viral immunotherapy combination in a clinical trial
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April 21,
2017 -
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New calculator could reduce nausea and vomiting associated with cancer treatment
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March 24,
2017 -
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Cobra venom helps hybrid virus evade immune response and repeatedly attack tumours
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March 2,
2017 -
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Triple-threat viral vaccine cures abdominal cancer in animal models
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March 1,
2017 -
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Spit test helps diagnose some tongue and tonsil cancers
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February 23,
2017 -
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Could old drugs target lung cancer in a new way?
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February 15,
2017 -
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Ottawa researchers to play lead role in new cancer immunotherapy studies
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February 8,
2017 -
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Is 3D Mammography more effective in detecting breast cancer?
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January 4,
2017 -
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Information for patients: Chemo and blood stem cell transplantation for rare autoimmune diseases
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2016
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December 14,
2016 -
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Dr. David Stewart honoured for pioneering personalized medicine for cancer
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November 2,
2016 -
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Lung cancer breakthrough: 70% of patients with specific mutation respond to new therapy
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November 2,
2016 -
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Researchers find possible new molecular target for lung cancer treatment
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November 2,
2016 -
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Ontario start-up company secures US$41.4 million to advance cancer immunotherapy
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October 11,
2016 -
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$2-million project aims to bring personalized medicine to lung cancer care
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September 12,
2016 -
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THE RIDE SURPASSES $11 MILLION RAISED FOR CANCER RESEARCH AT THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL
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September 7,
2016 -
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Immediate hormone therapy for prostate cancer is better than delayed: study
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August 24,
2016 -
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Virus-chemo combination therapy shows promise in breast cancer models
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July 6,
2016 -
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Decision aid helps people with rectal cancer make tough choices
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June 29,
2016 -
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Surgery can prevent the immune system from attacking cancers
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June 22,
2016 -
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Trial compares targeted lung cancer treatments head-to-head
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June 15,
2016 -
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Experimental treatment gave new life to P.E.I. mother
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June 14,
2016 -
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Researchers find a way to supercharge cancer-fighting viruses
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June 9,
2016 -
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MS breakthrough: Replacing diseased immune system halts progression and allows repair
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June 1,
2016 -
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Lizzie’s lungs: New mother with lung cancer spreads hopeful story
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May 18,
2016 -
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Can a drug help prevent blood loss during bladder cancer surgery?
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May 18,
2016 -
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Immunotherapy harnesses our own immune system to fight cancer
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April 26,
2016 -
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Bench to bedside and back: basic and clinical scientists team up on potential cancer treatment
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April 25,
2016 -
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Researchers find potential new treatment target for deadly brain cancer
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April 19,
2016 -
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Unnecessary imaging for early stage breast cancer costs Ontario at least $4.4M over five years
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April 13,
2016 -
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Unexpected results lead to new breast cancer research direction
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April 13,
2016 -
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Dangerous infections slashed in cancer patients after implementation of electronic prescribing tool
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March 30,
2016 -
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When cancer comes back: Drug for mantle-cell lymphoma gives patients more time
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March 2,
2016 -
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Ottawa researchers find Achilles’ heel of a severe form of childhood leukemia
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February 4,
2016 -
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Terry Fox award helps Ottawa researcher develop next-generation cancer immunovirotherapy
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February 3,
2016 -
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Ottawa researcher lands spot in Canadian Cancer Society’s Top 10 Research Impact Stories of 2015
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January 6,
2016 -
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Electromagnetic field therapy improve survival in brain cancer patients
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2015
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December 10,
2015 -
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Controversial prostate cancer screening can be improved by repeating abnormal tests
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December 8,
2015 -
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Taking the Trojan horse to the next level: using fruit fly cells to deliver viral therapies for cancer
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November 21,
2015 -
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Applauding our Leading Researchers and Their Accomplishments at The Ottawa Hospital Gala
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November 12,
2015 -
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Personalized anti-nausea therapy better for cancer patients, Ottawa researchers
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October 27,
2015 -
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Countering the "Angelina effect": New study aims to understand and reduce fear of cancer recurrence
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September 30,
2015 -
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Virus vs. Prostate Cancer: Canadian Researchers Pioneer Next-generation Therapy
-- Prostate Cancer Canada and the Movember Foundation partner to make innovative work possible
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September 16,
2015 -
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Clinical trial improved quality of life for cancer patient
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September 16,
2015 -
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Could a vaccine prevent cancer from spreading after surgery?
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September 2,
2015 -
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Targeted therapy improves survival in lung cancer patients
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September 2,
2015 -
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Tender Loving Research working to cure ovarian cancer
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August 26,
2015 -
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Tender Loving Research improves heart health for cancer survivors
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August 19,
2015 -
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Tender Loving Research drives passion for personalized medicine
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August 19,
2015 -
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Research reveals how cancer-fighting viruses infect tumour blood vessels
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July 31,
2015 -
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Former nurse receives experimental viral therapy for cancer at The Ottawa Hospital
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July 28,
2015 -
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded $28M from Canadian Institutes of Health Research for 22 research projects
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July 22,
2015 -
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Jean Maroun Scholarship recognizes resident’s research to help manage chemotherapy side effects
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July 15,
2015 -
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Ovarian cancer researcher recognized for excellence in education
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July 10,
2015 -
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Cancer patients treated in world-first clinical trial of Canadian viral therapy
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July 8,
2015 -
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Media advisory--Cancer patients treated in world-first clinical trial of Canadian viral therapy
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June 22,
2015 -
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Study reveals widespread over-imaging in early stage breast cancer patients in Ontario
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June 17,
2015 -
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Government of Ontario provides $10M boost for regenerative and biological therapeutics research in Ottawa
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June 3,
2015 -
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Breast cancer study among “Top 50 Most-Cited”
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June 2,
2015 -
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Local teacher with brain cancer beats the odds thanks to ‘bionic man’ therapy
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May 20,
2015 -
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Survey of health care providers and patients highlights need for standardization of use of the Breast Cancer drug, docetaxel.
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May 13,
2015 -
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Cancer clinical trial team receives prestigious award for the 2nd year in a row
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May 4,
2015 -
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Partners herald new cancer immunotherapy company
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April 22,
2015 -
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Ottawa Cardiac Oncology Program highlighted in the Report Card on Cancer in Canada
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April 22,
2015 -
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Viruses and drugs combine to form potent anti-cancer therapy
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April 20,
2015 -
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Pancreatic cancer loses viral defences when talking with supporting cells
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April 15,
2015 -
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Dr. Rebecca Auer awarded $450,000 to develop novel immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer
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April 1,
2015 -
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7 scientists at The Ottawa Hospital awarded uOttawa Faculty of Medicine Clinical Research Chairs
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March 25,
2015 -
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What controls the master controller of muscle development?
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March 11,
2015 -
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Could an oncolytic virus “melt” tumours?
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March 11,
2015 -
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Cancer-killing viruses featured by VICE on HBO, an international documentary show
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2014
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December 15,
2014 -
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The Ottawa Hospital to host $60M national research network for innovative cancer treatments
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October 8,
2014 -
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Using 3D imagery to improve breast cancer surgery
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September 10,
2014 -
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Is more exercise better for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy?
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April 15,
2014 -
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Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden honoured by Governor General for volunteerism
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March 26,
2014 -
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Clinical trial shows benefit of new approach for metastatic breast cancer
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January 23,
2014 -
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Blasting blood clots to sic our natural killers on cancer
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January 15,
2014 -
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Genetic test could help tailor colorectal cancer therapy
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2013
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December 18,
2013 -
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Special recognition for research on viral and immune-based therapies for cancer
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December 4,
2013 -
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Regular exercise helps with side effects of chemotherapy
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December 4,
2013 -
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Experimental lung cancer drug shows promise
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November 28,
2013 -
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Ottawa researchers to play major role in $8.7M research project aimed at curing HIV
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November 20,
2013 -
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Prestigious U.S. grant to advance viral therapy for brain cancer
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November 20,
2013 -
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Research could solve prostate cancer controversy
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November 9,
2013 -
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The Ottawa Hospital fêtes three star researchers at annual Gala
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September 4,
2013 -
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Ottawa researchers contribute to Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI)-led study that will improve lung cancer diagnosis
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August 30,
2013 -
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Dr. Ian Lorimer investigates approaches for converting brain cancer stem cells into a more treatable form
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August 13,
2013 -
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Virus-derived particles target blood cancer
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August 8,
2013 -
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New research led by Dr. Rebecca Auer suggests flu vaccine could help prevent the spread of cancer after surgery
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June 14,
2013 -
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Using math to kill cancer cells
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March 19,
2013 -
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Solving the mystery of how childhood brain cancer starts
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2012
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October 11,
2012 -
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The Terry Fox Foundation provides $13.4 million for world-class, novel research into fighting cancer with viruses and finding ways to treat acute leukemias
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May 9,
2012 -
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Dr. John Bell honoured for outstanding achievements with
top Canadian Cancer Society research award
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February 29,
2012 -
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Major grant from Canadian Cancer Society supports Ottawa research on cancer surgery
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January 24,
2012 -
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Ottawa researchers discover new cancer-fighting virus
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2011
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November 28,
2011 -
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Study reveals novel approach to stop cancer cells from dividing
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November 28,
2011 -
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New research shows that second biopsy should be considered for some breast cancer patients
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November 23,
2011 -
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New research sheds light on molecular pathways involved in resistance to chemotherapy in ovarian cancer cells
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November 5,
2011 -
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The Ottawa Hospital Gala recognizes superstar researchers
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October 26,
2011 -
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New research sheds light on possible anti-cancer activity of FAK inhibitors
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October 12,
2011 -
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Early phase clinical trials shows promising results in advanced lung cancer
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August 31,
2011 -
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Results of world-first viral therapy trial in Ottawa cancer patients published in Nature
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August 19,
2011 -
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New research advances the development of personalized therapies for ovarian and breast cancer
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June 29,
2011 -
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The Ottawa Hospital’s new Centre for Innovative Cancer Research to reduce time between discovery and patient impact
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May 26,
2011 -
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The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital to use promising “blue light” in major clinical cancer study
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2010
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November 15,
2010 -
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New lead in the search for biomarkers for lung cancer treatment
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September 15,
2010 -
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The Ottawa Hospital Explores High-Tech Treatment for Pancreatic Tumours
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May 28,
2010 -
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Ontario invests $6.5M in regenerative medicine and cancer research in Ottawa
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May 20,
2010 -
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Viral therapy shows promise in ground-breaking clinical trial at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre
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2009
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June 24,
2009 -
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OHRI cancer researcher Dr. John Bell profiled in The Ottawa Hospital's Annual Report
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June 11,
2009 -
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Ontario invests $18.5M in cancer and stem cell research at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and the University of Ottawa
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June 2,
2009 -
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OHRI / uOttawa scientist recognized with Y Women of Distinction Award
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May 27,
2009 -
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OHRI / uOttawa researcher recognized with CIHR Synapse Mentorship Award
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2008
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November 17,
2008 -
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Ontario researchers play key role in identifying new colorectal cancer genes
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June 3,
2008 -
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Dr. Doug Gray is investigating how lung cancer develops
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May 22,
2008 -
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Promising results with cancer-fighting virus
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2007
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November 14,
2007 -
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OHRI-led clinical trial demonstrates first evidence that new colorectal cancer drug saves lives
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October 25,
2007 -
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Top honours go to cancer and neuroscience researchers at the Ottawa Health Research Institute
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October 20,
2007 -
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OHRI researchers profiled in Ottawa Citizen breast cancer feature
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May 24,
2007 -
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$6.3M from Terry Fox Foundation to link researchers across Canada developing oncolytic virus therapies for cancer
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