CAPO 2025 – Registration Open (Early Bird Deadline Feb. 14/25)

Save-the-Date: The 2025 CAPO Conference is being held April 23-25, at Hilton Toronto, Ontario. Early bird registration rates are in effect through February 14th, 2025.  The mission of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) is to foster the science and practice of psychosocial oncology to improve the care for people (more…)

2025 CCTG Recognition Awards

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group is seeking nominations for the 2025 Recognition Awards honouring individuals who have contributed significantly to the mission and activities of the Group. CCTG is seeking nominations for the following Recognition Awards: Founder’s Award: Dr. Joseph Pater Excellence in Clinical Trials Research The Founder’s Award is (more…)

CDA – Consultation on Proposed Improvements to the Reimbursement Review Process

Please visit https://www.cda-amc.ca/consultation-proposed-improvements-reimbursement-review-process for full information on this opportunity. The drug Reimbursement Review process at Canada’s Drug Agency plays a critical role in the pathway that helps patients access new drugs. In June 2023, CDA signalled program improvements that could be explored or added to the process. Since that time, (more…)

2025 CCRA Awards

Nominations for the 2025 CCRA Awards are being accepted! The Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) has made it a priority since 2011 to recognize and celebrate those who have had a remarkable impact on cancer research and the Canadian cancer research community. Awards are given every other year and are (more…)

Pick Your Priorities for AYA Cancer Research

The Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) is bringing together patients, their families, friends, and loved ones, and healthcare providers to establish the top 10 research priorities for AYA cancer in Canada. The second national survey for the priority setting partnership is now live! In this (more…)

Call for Applications: AACR-CIHR Scholar-in-Training Awards 2025

Reposted from: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54069.html As part of its longstanding partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural AACR-CIHR Scholar-in-Training Awards (SITA) competition. An expansion of the highly prestigious and successful AACR SITA competition, these (more…)

Canadian Cancer Society 2024 Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research

The Canadian Cancer Society Awards for Excellence in cancer research recognize individuals who have made, and are making, valuable contributions to the cancer research ecosystem in Canada. Recipients are leaders in their fields who exemplify excellence in science and outstanding service to the scientific community. Posthumous nominations are not eligible. (more…)

CIHR-ICR Early Career Researcher Workshop – Apply Now!

  OPPORTUNITY FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS IN CANCER RESEARCH CIHR-ICR Early Career Researcher Workshop  The CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is hosting its Early Career Researcher (ECR) Workshop on November 26-27, 2024, in Toronto. The workshop aims to promote the professional development of ECRs in cancer research through opportunities (more…)

Have your say: National Lung Cancer Action Plan

Did you know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in Canada? In 2024, it is estimated that 32,100 Canadians will be diagnosed with lung and bronchus cancer, which represents 13% of all new cancer cases. In collaboration with experts across Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society is (more…)