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Skin cancer

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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital are leading cutting-edge studies to improve our understanding of skin cancers and develop better treatments. The major kinds of skin cancer include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.

Labs and Groups

These research teams may include multiple scientists, investigators, staff and trainees all working towards a common goal, or they can represent a single scientist and their team.

Research Group
Ardolino Cancer Immunology Lab
Why don't the Killers kill? Understanding the immune system to develop better immunotherapy The immune system is an incredible weapon against...
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Research Group
Sabourin Lab
We are investigating the regulation of SLK downstream of migration signaling and characterizing SLK downstream signaling systems. Various approache...
Michele Ardolino
Scientist

Michele Ardolino

Senior Scientist, Cancer Research
Ivan Litvinov
Affiliate

Ivan Litvinov

Affiliate Investigator, Cancer Research
Carolyn Nessim
Clinician Investigator

Carolyn Nessim

Clinician Investigator, Cancer Research
Luc Sabourin
Scientist

Luc Sabourin

Senior Scientist, Cancer Research

Clinical Trials

The following list of clinical trials at The Ottawa Hospital is pulled from ClinicalTrials.gov, which is hosted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and only available in English. If you find a clinical trial that interests you, you can bring the information to the next appointment with your care team and ask if you are eligible for the study. If so, they may be able to refer you to the study team. If you email the study team directly, we can guarantee a response. Learn more about participating in research and clinical trials.

Using Nivolumab Alone or With Cabozantinib to Prevent Mucosal Melanoma Return After Surgery (NCT05111574)
Anal Melanoma, Bladder Melanoma, Cervical Melanoma, Esophageal Melanoma, Gallbladder Melanoma, Head and Neck Mucosal Melanoma, Mucosal Melanoma, Nasopharyngeal Mucosal Melanoma, Oral Cavity Mucosal Melanoma, Penile Mucosal Melanoma, Rectal Melanoma, Recurrent Mucosal Melanoma, Sinonasal Mucosal Melanoma, Urethral Melanoma, Urinary System Mucosal Melanoma, Vaginal Melanoma, Vulvar Melanoma View Details