Cancer Therapeutics Program

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	How often should an incurable cancer be scanned? New evidence-based method shows the way December 3, 2019 - 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.
	Researchers find potential biomarker to detect ovarian cancer earlier November 27, 2019 - 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.
	Ottawa hosts hugely successful Canadian Cancer Research Conference November 27, 2019 - 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.
	“Wild idea” opens possible new frontier for preventing ovarian cancer October 9, 2019 - 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 ...
	Viral therapy for cancer: Frequently asked questions from patients and families October 1, 2019 - 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.
	New research chair to lead cutting-edge work in liver and pancreatic cancer September 10, 2019 - 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.
	The Ottawa Hospital awarded 13 grants worth $11.2 million from Canadian Institutes of Health Research July 26, 2019 - 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 ...
	Researchers get $745,000 boost from NSERC May 29, 2019 - 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).
	Clinical trials offer strong foundation for better patient care May 16, 2019 - 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 ...
	Dr. John Bell wins public and patient engagement award April 15, 2019 - Dr. John Bell won the inaugural European Society for Gene and Cell Therapy Public and Patient Engagement Award.

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