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Tumour engineering could provide a powerful new approach to make more cancer patients eligible for targeted immunotherapies
September 26,
2024
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There are many highly-effective immunotherapies available in the clinic, but few cancer patients are eligible for these treatments because their tumours must have specific targetable proteins. A new tumour engineering approach could help.
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Earlier use of bone-strengthening agents could benefit people with prostate cancer
September 20,
2024
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“These bone-strengthening agents can decrease fracture rates and the need for radiation. We hope that this study will lead to earlier, more pro-active adoption.”
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Dr. John Bell awarded Lifetime Contribution Prize from the Canadian Cancer Society
September 4,
2024
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Dr. John Bell has been awarded the Lifetime Contribution Prize from the Canadian Cancer Society in recognition of his international leadership in cancer biotherapeutics, including the discovery and development of cancer-killing viruses and ...
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 14 CIHR grants worth more than $10 million
July 18,
2024
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“Success at CIHR underscores the creativity, dedication and collaboration of our researchers and their teams. Funding for these innovative projects paves the way for groundbreaking advancement in biomedical sciences, improved patient care and ...
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New research reveals how immunotherapy drugs and viruses can work together to kill cancer cells
July 5,
2024
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“These results will help guide ongoing efforts to combine checkpoint inhibitors with cancer-killing viruses in clinical trials."
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded three grants for high risk, high reward and interdisciplinary research
June 18,
2024
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The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) 2023 Exploration competition has awarded $33 million to support 133 research teams across Canada that bring diverse disciplines together in pursuit of breakthrough ideas and high-reward outcomes.
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The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus to become a hub for biotherapeutics research and manufacturing thanks to $59M grant
May 6,
2024
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The Ottawa Hospital is receiving $59 million to boost Canada’s capacity to develop and manufacture life-saving biotherapeutics, including vaccines, gene therapies and cell therapies.
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Breast cancer rates rising among Canadian women in their 20s, 30s and 40s
April 26,
2024
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Researchers highlight need for immediate shift in public health policy as early detection is key to reducing breast cancer death and complications.
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The Ottawa Hospital appoints new leader for research and innovation
April 2,
2024
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The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Rebecca Auer as Executive Vice-President of Research and Innovation at TOH and CEO and Scientific Director of the hospital’s research institute (OHRI).
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Randy McElligott’s unusual reaction to his cancer diagnosis
February 27,
2024
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Access to clinical trials is key for patients like Randy. “It means the world to have access to this type of care. And if I can help other patients, what could be better?”
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2024
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February 23,
2024 -
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Reinvigorating immunotherapy: clinical trial provides new hope for lung cancer patients
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February 21,
2024 -
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ELEVATE seed grants to help researchers at The Ottawa Hospital improve treatment for inflammatory and immune conditions
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February 14,
2024 -
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MS drug boosts cancer-fighting virus in lab models
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February 14,
2024 -
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Researchers develop “field guide” to 22 ovarian cancer mouse models
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January 29,
2024 -
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Cancer + past stroke increases stroke risk nearly 3-fold
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January 26,
2024 -
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New scientist profile: Dr. David Cook surveys cellular diversity in ovarian cancer to find better treatments
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January 4,
2024 -
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Immunotherapy improves survival with mesothelioma lung cancer
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January 2,
2024 -
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Making CAR T Therapies More Accessible
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2023
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December 15,
2023 -
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A promising treatment for terminal cancer patients may be just the beginning
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December 15,
2023 -
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A passion for medicine sparked by a grandmother and Star Trek
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November 9,
2023 -
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Catching cancer at its sneakiest moment
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November 2,
2023 -
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Beyond the spike: novel COVID vaccine candidate targets 7 viral proteins for strong immune response
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October 26,
2023 -
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Capturing immunotherapy response in a blood drop
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October 13,
2023 -
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Clinical trial drug could boost cancer-fighting viruses
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September 18,
2023 -
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Meet Dr. Natasha Kekre, The Ottawa Hospital’s new Research Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy
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August 18,
2023 -
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Ottawa scientist spearheads groundbreaking cancer treatments
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August 4,
2023 -
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Breast cancer screening before age 50 linked with better survival
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July 21,
2023 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 13 CIHR grants worth more than $7 million
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June 5,
2023 -
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Examining CAR-T therapy, person by person
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June 2,
2023 -
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Next-generation cancer-fighting viruses could be fine-tuned with a pill
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May 26,
2023 -
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2,000 Ottawa participants recruited to breast cancer screening study
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May 5,
2023 -
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Dr. Piriya Yoganathan named one of Ottawa’s Forty Under 40
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April 18,
2023 -
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Greener lab research: our cancer researchers are leading the way
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April 13,
2023 -
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Bringing cellular immunotherapy to solid tumours: made-in-Canada approach to be pioneered in biliary tract cancers thanks to $7.4M grant
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April 5,
2023 -
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From a project to a platform: A new and less expensive way to deliver immunotherapy
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April 2,
2023 -
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Stem cell treatment banishes disease for MS patient
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April 2,
2023 -
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After 18 years with MS—“I really feel like I’m cured.”
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March 16,
2023 -
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Meet Dr. Manoj Lalu, the clinician-scientist bringing lab discoveries to patients every day
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March 15,
2023 -
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Dr. Natasha Kekre wins national recognition for early career success
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March 1,
2023 -
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‘Cord blood cells are priceless for us’
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February 16,
2023 -
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Potential colorectal cancer treatment combines immunotherapy and viral therapy in a powerful new way
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February 3,
2023 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 15 CIHR grants worth more than $8.4 million
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February 1,
2023 -
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ELEVATE seed grants to help researchers at The Ottawa Hospital develop better treatments and improve patient care
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January 27,
2023 -
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How patients can improve the way new cancer therapies are assessed
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January 26,
2023 -
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Meet Dr. Natasha Kekre
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January 19,
2023 -
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Made-in-Canada approach enhancing access to groundbreaking CAR-T cancer therapy
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January 11,
2023 -
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Outside-the-box thinking saves young man with colorectal cancer
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January 11,
2023 -
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People with lived experience of cancer are bringing crucial insights to studies
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January 11,
2023 -
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CAR-T clinical trial provides ‘one last shot’ for leukemia patient
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2022
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December 8,
2022 -
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Canadian-Led Immunotherapies in Cancer (CLIC) program inspires innovative CAR-T trial in Denmark
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November 15,
2022 -
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Cannabis smokers show higher rates of emphysema, airway diseases than cigarette smokers
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November 2,
2022 -
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Fireflies help researcher shine a light on COVID-19
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November 2,
2022 -
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Neurologist blazes new trails in stroke research
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October 20,
2022 -
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Bench to bedside: the quest to prevent cancer from coming back after surgery
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October 13,
2022 -
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Novel DNA-targeting drug shows activity in patients with breast, ovarian cancer
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October 5,
2022 -
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Tweaking the ovary’s immune system may help prevent ovarian cancer
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October 5,
2022 -
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New scientist profile: Dr. Nicola Schieda aims to improve imaging diagnosis of prostate, kidney cancers
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October 4,
2022 -
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A conversation with stem cell pioneer Dr. Harold Atkins
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September 1,
2022 -
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Arginine supplement prevents cancer spread after surgery in mice, but more research in humans is required
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September 1,
2022 -
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MS stem cell transplant gives priceless second chance
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August 18,
2022 -
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Anti-fungal drug shows promise against COVID-19 in lab studies
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August 10,
2022 -
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Study shows annual screening before age 50 leads to lower proportions of advanced breast cancer
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July 21,
2022 -
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Lab-grown “mini-kidneys” unlock secrets of a rare disease
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July 20,
2022 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 19 CIHR grants worth more than $12 million
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June 17,
2022 -
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First made-in-Canada CAR-T cell therapy for cancer shows promise in clinical trial
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May 18,
2022 -
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Meet the award-winning team behind our cancer clinical trials
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May 4,
2022 -
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Drilling down to improve CAR T therapy
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April 29,
2022 -
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Ottawa researchers recognized with international awards for reproductive biology and health
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April 29,
2022 -
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Meet cancer researcher and science outreach volunteer Zaid Taha
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April 28,
2022 -
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Cancer cells break their own DNA to buy time to repair radiation damage
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April 25,
2022 -
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Meet cancer researcher Dr. Taylor Jamieson-Datzkiw
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April 22,
2022 -
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Meet cancer researcher Dr. Meshach Asare-Werehene
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April 13,
2022 -
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Kiss of sleep: how blood cancer cells put the immune system’s Natural Killer cells to sleep
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April 7,
2022 -
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Cancer-fighting viruses soften up their victims before attacking
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April 4,
2022 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded five grants for high risk, high reward and interdisciplinary research
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March 18,
2022 -
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A “smorgasbord” of cancer research, treatment, and life philosophy
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March 16,
2022 -
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Advancing personalized medicine for breast cancer
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February 5,
2022 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 18 CIHR grants worth more than $11 million
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February 2,
2022 -
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Bioluminescent bacteria enable translational research on hip implant infections
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January 28,
2022 -
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Personalized anti-cancer vaccine shows promise in mice
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January 27,
2022 -
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Harnessing tumour diversity could improve cancer treatment
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January 10,
2022 -
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First made-in-Canada CAR-T therapy gives lymphoma patient a third chance
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January 6,
2022 -
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Helping patients and saving money: Drug that prevents blood clots in cancer patients is cost-effective
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2021
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December 17,
2021 -
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Cancer clinical trial receives international award from patient-led group
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December 13,
2021 -
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Made-in-Ottawa vaccine could help in global fight against COVID-19, including new variants
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December 9,
2021 -
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A patient’s dying wish to move medical science forward
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December 6,
2021 -
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Cannabis for cancer-related symptoms: actively recruiting patients for clinical trial
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November 23,
2021 -
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New commentary finds flaws in study that shaped current breast cancer screening guidelines
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November 19,
2021 -
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Medicine’s future: living drugs
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November 15,
2021 -
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How a simple question as a child in Ghana led to award-winning discoveries in ovarian cancer
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November 12,
2021 -
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Researcher blazes a trail in ovarian cancer
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October 4,
2021 -
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Startup company Virica Biotech aims to enhance production of viral medicines
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August 18,
2021 -
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A glimpse inside the mind of neurosurgery expert, Dr. Fahad Alkherayf
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August 17,
2021 -
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50 ways to repair an ovary? Study suggests multiple pathways can create stem-like ovarian cells
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August 13,
2021 -
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Nothing about me, without me: Engaging patients in clinical trials
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August 10,
2021 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded eight grants worth $5 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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August 9,
2021 -
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Researchers work towards the development of targeted therapies for ovarian cancer
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July 20,
2021 -
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Canadian study finds fewer breast cancers diagnosed between screens when women with dense breasts are offered more frequent mammograms
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July 15,
2021 -
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How well do COVID-19 vaccines work in people with cancer, immune conditions and other populations of interest?
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July 15,
2021 -
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How well do COVID-19 vaccines work in people with blood cancer?
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July 15,
2021 -
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How well do COVID-19 vaccines work in people with cancer?
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June 23,
2021 -
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Treatment while waiting for surgery for breast cancer - can it improve surgical outcomes?
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June 4,
2021 -
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Researchers honoured for outstanding work in anesthesiology, blood disease and cancer
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June 1,
2021 -
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BRCA mutated pancreatic cancer: A change is coming
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May 25,
2021 -
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Biotherapeutics: the future of medicine
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May 19,
2021 -
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Hold the ice: study shows no benefit during kidney cancer surgery
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May 12,
2021 -
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Harnessing artificial intelligence and nanophotonics to fight ovarian cancer
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April 30,
2021 -
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New Scientist profile: Dr. Miriam Kimpton aims to prevent blood clots in patients with rare blood cancer
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April 29,
2021 -
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Cancer clinical trial team and investigator receive major national honours
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April 22,
2021 -
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Experts on call: Stem cells, gene therapy and biotherapeutics
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April 15,
2021 -
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Personalized approach reduces nausea in breast cancer patients
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April 5,
2021 -
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Translational research grant could help to develop new immunotherapies for leukemia
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March 3,
2021 -
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Cancer team awarded $5M for cell-based immunotherapy research
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February 25,
2021 -
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One small step for blood cancer patients, one giant step for Canadian cancer patients of all stripes
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February 17,
2021 -
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New scientist profile: Dr. Tzu-Fei Wang aims to guide blood clot care for cancer patients
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2020
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December 9,
2020 -
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World-first clinical trial aims to protect cancer patients from COVID-19
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December 3,
2020 -
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Breast cancer patients benefit from Ottawa-based study
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November 28,
2020 -
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Bone-modulating drugs can be given less often during cancer treatment, reducing side-effects and saving time and money
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November 21,
2020 -
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Vaccines and viral immunotherapies: unique Canadian program provides training to manufacture biotherapeutics
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November 6,
2020 -
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$1M grant to support manufacturing of COVID-19 treatments and vaccines at The Ottawa Hospital and uOttawa
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October 21,
2020 -
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New scientist profile: Dr. Lisa Caulley aims to find the best care for ear, nose and throat disorders
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October 15,
2020 -
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Fewer hospital visits, safer care, less cost: study changing breast cancer treatment around the world
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October 9,
2020 -
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From “what if” to “what is”
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October 1,
2020 -
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Unexpected breast cancer diagnosis leads patient down an uncertain path
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September 23,
2020 -
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Research reveals potential approach to make ovarian tumours ‘hot’
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September 23,
2020 -
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Hold the blood: world-first clinical trial could cut transfusions nearly in half for blood cancer patients
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September 22,
2020 -
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The Ottawa Hospital and uOttawa launch new cancer immunotherapy research projects with funding from BioCanRx
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September 18,
2020 -
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Rock star researcher uses big data to answer big questions
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September 8,
2020 -
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Canadian study compares COVID-19 spit test to traditional swab test
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September 7,
2020 -
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded six CIHR grants worth $2.6 million
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August 26,
2020 -
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Virus and targeted drug synergize to fight cancer in mice
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July 8,
2020 -
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Protecting cancer patients from COVID-19
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June 25,
2020 -
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Harnessing cancer-fighting viruses to develop a COVID-19 vaccine
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June 25,
2020 -
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded $4.7 million for COVID-19 research from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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May 21,
2020 -
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COVID-19 research on cell therapy, drug screening and marginalized populations funded through Ontario’s Rapid Research Fund
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May 8,
2020 -
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COVID-19 research moving at ‘lightning speed’, thanks to generous community support
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April 29,
2020 -
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Researchers and research staff honoured for outstanding work in cancer clinical trials, emergency medicine, cell sorting and tissue collection
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April 28,
2020 -
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Cancer-killing viruses provide inspiration for COVID-19 vaccine
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April 2,
2020 -
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Researchers join the fight against COVID-19
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March 4,
2020 -
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Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden wins uOttawa Award for Excellence in Research
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February 20,
2020 -
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Could biotherapeutics be the next revolution in cancer treatment?
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February 20,
2020 -
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Margaret's Gift
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February 7,
2020 -
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How a lung cancer survivor advocate is helping advance research that will lead to early detection
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February 3,
2020 -
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded nine grants worth $5.6 million from Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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January 31,
2020 -
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Can Type 2 diabetes be reversed? Research study available to Ottawa patients.
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January 23,
2020 -
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Prostate cancer study means more flexible treatment options for patients
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2019
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December 3,
2019 -
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How often should an incurable cancer be scanned? New evidence-based method shows the way
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November 27,
2019 -
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Researchers find potential biomarker to detect ovarian cancer earlier
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November 27,
2019 -
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Ottawa hosts hugely successful Canadian Cancer Research Conference
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October 19,
2019 -
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Curious about cancer, research and clinical trials? Join us on November 2, 2019 for "Cancer: Piecing the Puzzle Together"
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October 9,
2019 -
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“Wild idea” opens possible new frontier for preventing ovarian cancer
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October 1,
2019 -
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Viral therapy for cancer: Frequently asked questions from patients and families
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September 27,
2019 -
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Ottawa a “hotbed of patient partnerships in research”
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September 26,
2019 -
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From surgery to discovery: innovative tissue collection process to fuel breakthroughs
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September 10,
2019 -
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New research chair to lead cutting-edge work in liver and pancreatic cancer
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August 14,
2019 -
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Dr. Dawn Stacey co-hosts International Shared Decision Making Conference
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August 14,
2019 -
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The promise of CAR-T therapy for cancer: meta-analysis shows the big picture
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July 26,
2019 -
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded 13 grants worth $11.2 million from Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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July 8,
2019 -
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Researchers discover new kind of brain tumour
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June 26,
2019 -
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New scientist profile: Dr. Fahad AlKherayf aims to improve minimally invasive brain surgery
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May 29,
2019 -
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Researchers get $745,000 boost from NSERC
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May 17,
2019 -
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$950,000 to help develop stem cell treatments for septic shock, lung injury and muscle degeneration
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May 16,
2019 -
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Clinical trials offer strong foundation for better patient care
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May 15,
2019 -
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Start discussions on end-of-life care earlier, study suggests
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May 1,
2019 -
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Precision medicine approach for leukemia awarded $1.5M
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April 15,
2019 -
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Dr. John Bell wins public and patient engagement award
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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 29,
2019 -
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Breakthrough reveals how a stem cell decides between two fates
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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 15,
2019 -
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3D gel helps researchers find potential drugs for lung cancer, other diseases
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March 13,
2019 -
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Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recommended as a standard of care for certain kinds of MS in the U.S.
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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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February 4,
2019 -
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Every day was a gift for Jillian O’Connor
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January 17,
2019 -
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TMIST - MAC.22
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January 16,
2019 -
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Advances in radiation therapy improve treatment for early-stage prostate cancer
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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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2018
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December 4,
2018 -
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Drug dramatically reduces risk of dangerous blood clots in cancer patients
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November 21,
2018 -
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Researchers get $788,000 boost from NSERC
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October 23,
2018 -
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Dr. William Stanford has been named The Ottawa Hospital’s Chrétien Researcher of the Year for his work on blood cancer and other diseases
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October 22,
2018 -
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New drug combination destroys chemo-resistant blood cancer
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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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The cancer’s gone but the fear remains: psychology researchers tackle fear of cancer recurrence
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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 20,
2018 -
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$1.7 million to advance research on colon cancer, brain development, kidney disease and severe fluid loss
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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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July 5,
2018 -
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Urologists reduce unnecessary prostate cancer surgery in Eastern Ontario
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June 7,
2018 -
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Top Research Papers from The Ottawa Hospital 2015-2017
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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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May 3,
2018 -
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Economics professor cancer-free after immunotherapy trial for skin cancer
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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 18,
2018 -
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Unique research database to improve care for thoracic surgery patients
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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 21,
2017 -
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Does this liver surgery patient need a blood transfusion? New tool can help doctors decide
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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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Big data breakthrough: award-winning research helps scientists understand cancer gene expression
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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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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 23,
2017 -
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New approach to clinical trials could revolutionize cancer care
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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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Ontario start-up company secures US$41.4 million to advance cancer immunotherapy
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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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October 11,
2016 -
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$2-million project aims to bring personalized medicine to lung cancer care
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September 21,
2016 -
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Prostate cancer research gets $200,000 boost from TELUS Ride For Dad
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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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To treat, or not to treat? How one man decided to keep his prostate cancer
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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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Immunotherapy harnesses our own immune system to fight cancer
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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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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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Dangerous infections slashed in cancer patients after implementation of electronic prescribing tool
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April 13,
2016 -
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Unexpected results lead to new breast cancer research direction
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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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Could a vaccine prevent cancer from spreading after surgery?
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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 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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Research reveals how cancer-fighting viruses infect tumour blood vessels
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August 19,
2015 -
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Tender Loving Research drives passion for personalized medicine
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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 could reduce unnecessary cancer screening
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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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Viruses and drugs combine to form potent anti-cancer therapy
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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 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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August 25,
2014 -
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Researchers in Ottawa achieve breakthrough with rare disease: Stem cells used to send “stiff person syndrome” into long-term remission
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April 15,
2014 -
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Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden honoured by Governor General for volunteerism
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April 2,
2014 -
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$1.2M to advance the treatment of pancreatic cancer
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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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Experimental lung cancer drug shows promise
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December 4,
2013 -
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Regular exercise helps with side effects of chemotherapy
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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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Research could solve prostate cancer controversy
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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 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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New research shows that second biopsy should be considered for some breast cancer patients
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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 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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