The CIHR – Institute of Cancer Research and the Canadian Cancer Society are excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new funding opportunity, the CCS Breakthrough Team Grants: Transforming Low Survival Cancers. These grants will bring together the sharpest minds and research talent from across Canada and beyond, combining (more…)
Registration of Intent Deadline: June 30th, 2022 For full details and information on how to apply visit https://www.tfri.ca/funding-opportunities/funding-programs/program/new-investigator-program Purpose To support outstanding new researchers as they develop their careers as independent research scientists or clinician scientists to undertake high-quality cancer research, while in close collaboration and mentorship with Canadian cancer (more…)
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…)
The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to inform you this year’s Canadian Cancer Statistics publication was developed in the form of a peer-reviewed article Projected estimates of cancer in Canada in 2022, which was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on May 2, 2022. The article provides 2022 (more…)
View the full funding opportunity here. The overarching goal of this funding program is to accelerate the application of high-quality evidence that is meaningful to people affected by cancer in the near term (i.e. 2-5 years). Through the Accelerator Grants, CCS will support research that addresses one of the following: (more…)
View this posting on the TFRI website by clicking here The Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI), named for Canadian icon Terry Fox, is built on Terry’s dream to end cancer through research. Established in 2007, TFRI invests in world-class, collaborative cancer research teams and partnerships. Together with its research and (more…)
For full detail and instructions how to apply, click here JOB OVERVIEW Reporting to the Director, Research Operations, the Senior Manager, Research Programs provides senior-level support in strategic planning and management of the Canadian Cancer Society’s (CCS) research programs. Key responsibilities are grouped according to the following categories: Management of (more…)
A new article has been published by a group of ARCC researchers shows that #COVID19 related slowdowns of cancer surgeries could affect long-term survival for many patients with cancer. Authors: Ambica Parmar MD MSc, Antoine Eskander MD ScM, Beate Sander RN PhD, David Naimark MD MSc, Jonathan C. Irish MD (more…)
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