Moving beyond a single target – Lung cancer modelling
UHN
“Our findings show that laboratory models not only closely reflect non-small cell lung cancer in patients, but they can also be used to provide new insight into treatment outcomes …”
TAGS: lung cancer, SickKids Research Institute, Canadian Cancer Society, University Health Network
Well-oiled cancer care ‘machine’ gives Hamilton man quality of life
Hamilton Health Sciences
“JHCC is the only hospital in the region where patients can be treated for all forms of cancer, and is a designated leader in the provincial cancer system in a number of highly specialized cancers.”
TAGS: cancer, palliative care, Hamilton Health Sciences
Canadian biotech industry recognizes top performers
BIOTECanada
“BIOTECanada is pleased to announce the 2022 winners in four BIOTECanada Gold Leaf Award categories …”
TAGS: biotech innovation, entrepreneurship, BIOTECanada
Apathy and Agitation in Alzheimer’s
Sunnybrook
“It’s estimated more than 600,000 people in Canada are living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. By 2050, that number is expected to rise to more than 1.7 million, according to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.”
TAGS: Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
MS stem cell transplant gives priceless second chance
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
“Today, thanks to a life-changing stem cell transplant at The Ottawa Hospital, she has a whole new perspective on the possibilities that lie ahead for her.”
TAGS: multiple sclerosis, stem cell transplant, Ottawa Hospital
New FASD Resource for Substance Use and Addictions Professionals
CanFASD
“We published a guide for addictions professionals with evidence-based practices to support people with FASD who are in treatment for substance use.”
TAGS: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, addiction and substance use, CanFASD
Inflammatory bowel disease researchers from across the country receive vital funding that supports projects investigating Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
“… Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is pleased to award a total of $3.15 million in new research grants through its Grants-in-Aid of Research competition to eleven principal investigators and their teams.”
TAGS: inflammatory bowel disease, grants, chronic disease, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada