Category Archives: Research

The Flow Cytometer: One Step Closer to Unlocking the Mysteries of Cancer

By Cancer Foundation on February 10 / 2021

[ Cancer, Clinical Trials, News, Research ]

As researchers around the world race to discover new approaches to treating cancer, many believe the answer lies in tailoring treatment specifically…

Transforming the Way Doctors Treat Brain Cancer, Right Here in Ottawa

By Cancer Foundation on June 15 / 2020

[ Research, Uncategorized ]

A world-leading surgical technique is being used more and more often in Ottawa, thanks to consistent support from local donors.  Thanks to…

Revealed: The Secret Language of a Pathology Report

By Cancer Foundation on September 3 / 2019

[ Cancer, Research ]

Jason Wasserman MD PhD FRCPC, co-creator of MyPathologyReport.ca is working with Cancer Coaches to help their clients easily interpret their pathology…

A New Link Between Diet and Breast Cancer Treatment…What Does It Mean?

By Emily Fitzgerald, MScFN,RD on May 22 / 2019

[ Cancer, Nutrition, Research ]

Did you know that every hour somewhere in the world, a discovery is made that helps us learn more about cancer? Well, researchers recently…

What’s New In Local Oncolytic Virus Therapy?

By Cancer Foundation on September 6 / 2018

[ Cancer, Clinical Trials, News, Research ]

The Cancer Foundation has long supported the work of local researcher Dr. John Bell and his colleagues, who over the last decade have made significant…

Celebrating Milestones in Local Clinical Trials

By Cancer Foundation on April 5 / 2018

[ Cancer, Clinical Trials, News, Research ]

The Cancer Foundation celebrates a grant to the Clinical Trials Office in 2016. For over a decade, the Cancer Foundation has been one…

International Women’s Day Highlight on Ovarian Cancer Researcher and Exciting Breakthrough

By Cancer Foundation on March 8 / 2017

[ Cancer, Clinical Trials, Research ]

Cancer Champions @ Work: Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden/Ovarian Cancer Researcher Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden has dedicated her career to unlocking the mysteries…

Cancer Champion and Clinical Investigator: Dr Johanne Weberpals

By Cancer Foundation on March 7 / 2017

[ Cancer, Clinical Trials, News, Research ]

Dr. Johanne Weberpals is looking at cancer research through a whole new lens these days. After her father was diagnosed and treated for cancer, she…

Thanks to our donors, “Ottawa scientists hail ‘viral strategy’ to fight pancreatic cancer”

By John Ouellette on April 20 / 2015

[ Cancer, News, Research ]

You may be aware that Pancreatic Cancer is one of the most devastating cancers. It is often diagnosed very late-stage and is considered a…