Help establish research priorities for AYA Cancer in Canada

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Researchers at the University of Calgary have partnered with AYA CAN to lead a priority setting partnership (PSP). The PSP will establish a new research agenda for adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer in Canada. They are recruiting members to serve on a Steering Committee to guide the project. Committee (more…)

2023 CCRA Awards – Call for Nominations

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Are you or someone you know a prospective nominee for one of CCRA’s achievement awards? We are calling for nominations for our 2023 cycle and welcome your nominations! The CCRA Awards, initiated in 2011, recognize and celebrate on a biennial basis the outstanding contributions of individuals who have had a (more…)

Call for submissions – Current Oncology Special Issue on Real-World Evidence

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Special Issue Information Dear Colleagues, Real-world evidence (RWE) has been a popular catchphrase for the last 10 years but could be considered the re-branding of clinical data that does not meet the typical randomized phase III study criteria often included in HTA submissions. Variations in patient populations (e.g., comorbidities, genetic (more…)

CCSRC Webinar June 17th – featuring ARCC Co-Director Dr. Stuart Peacock

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Adapting in Real Time: some lessons from Covid-19 and its impact on cancer patients, survivors, and health systems June 17, 2022,  1:00-2:00pm EST Objectives Gain an understanding of some of the lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic for cancer patients, survivors, and families Learn about international and Canadian evidence from cancer (more…)

CCS Health Equity Research Grants

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The purpose of this funding program is to support research projects that seek to advance cancer-related health equity. Projects must be collaborative, co-created by people both affected by cancer and by structural marginalization, and designed to address the systemic, structural, and institutional factors that sustain health disparities in Canada. Applications (more…)

CCS Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research – Inclusive Excellence Prize nominations open until June 15, 2022

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The Canadian Cancer Society has recognized individuals who have made, and are making, valuable contributions to the cancer research ecosystem in Canada since 1993 through our Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research. Several months ago, they launched the 2021 call for nominations for the six prizes offered by CCS, and (more…)

CADTH Call For Nominations

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CADTH is seeking nominations for its expert and advisory committees. They are currently accepting applications from individuals with significant expertise in the Canadian health care system who are interested in helping support health care decision-makers in making informed choices about health technologies. In total, CADTH is seeking 16 new members (more…)

Recruiting Participants: Share your views on how oncology treatment decisions are made

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Are you a cancer patient or caregiver interested in sharing your perspective on how oncology treatment decisions are made? Researchers at the University of Calgary are conducting a study to understand the experiences of participants when it comes to cancer treatment decision making. Participation in this study is completely voluntary (more…)

Jack Boan Student Essay Competition | Justice Emmett M. Hall Foundation

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The annual Jack Boan Student Essay competition, sponsored by the Justice Emmett M. Hall Foundation, offers prizes for winning essays on important topics in Canadian healthcare services and policy – for undergraduates, masters and doctoral students. The deadline to submit is March 1, 2022. Winners will be recognized at the (more…)

5th Patient Group Pathway Model to Accessing Cancer Clinical Trials and Real-World Evidence Conference

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The 2021, 5th Cancer Clinical Trials and RWE  Conference Registration is Open!  The Registration link is:   https://tinyurl.com/CTCONF2021 Over the course of the past several years, Colorectal Cancer Canada (CCC) has endeavoured and made significant progress in fostering patient and patient group partnerships among stakeholders who have been advocating for their engagement (more…)