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. Plenary sessions focused on novel cancer immunotherapies, cancer genetics & precision medicine and the future of cancer research.
Dr. John Bell co-chaired the conference, while Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden co-chaired the scientific program committee. Dr. Jean-Simon Diallo, Jenn Ganton and Dr. Jen Quizi represented The Ottawa Hospital on the local organizing committee.
The conference also included a public event titled Cancer: Piecing the Puzzle Together. This event included representatives from the medical physics realizeLAB, patient engagement, cancer clinical trials, 3D mammography study, indigenous cancer program, psychosocial oncology, patient and family support, patient decision aids, Let’s Talk Science, BioCanRx and the Diallo lab, among many others.
Check out the public event photo collage, conference twitter stream and keynote public talk from CBC host Lucy van Oldenbarneveld and Dr. John Bell.
The conference was organized by the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance and was proudly sponsored by the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and many other organizations.
The Ottawa Hospital: Inspired by research. Driven by compassion
The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals with over 1,100 beds, approximately 12,000 staff and an annual budget of over $1.2 billion. Our focus on research and learning helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital, affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region, but our techniques and research discoveries are adopted around the world. We engage the community at all levels to support our vision for better patient care. See www.ohri.ca for more information about research at The Ottawa Hospital.
University of Ottawa: —A crossroads of cultures and ideas
The University of Ottawa is home to over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English. Our campus is a crossroads of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas. We are one of Canada’s top 10 research universities—our professors and researchers explore new approaches to today’s challenges. One of a handful of Canadian universities ranked among the top 200 in the world, we attract exceptional thinkers and welcome diverse perspectives from across the globe. www.uottawa.ca
Media Contact
Jennifer Ganton
Director, Communications and Public Relations
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Office: 613-798-5555 x 73325
Cell: 613-614-5253
jganton@ohri.ca
