Enabling precision cancer care in Atlantic Canada |Terry Fox Research Institute | Marathon of Hope
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
Yesterday, on #WorldCancerDay, we celebrated the 45th anniversary of the Terry Fox @marathonofhope with the premiere of a short film ft. an adaptation of our song ‘Courage'.
Terry started a marathon against cancer. Together we can end it.
@TerryFoxCanada @tfri_research
ACC’s Vision and Strengths Highlighted in MUN Gazette with IET Minister at Funding Announcement. Read the Full Article gazette.mun.ca/research/unif… and Check Out Event Highlights Below -
AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
Terry Fox started a marathon against cancer. Together, we can end it.
The @marathonofhope Cancer Centres Network is a national movement committed to finishing Terry's fight against cancer. Learn more: terryfox.org
AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
Such incredible work! Kudos to everyone!
@tfri_research
@marathonofhope
#WorldCancerDay2025
#TerryFox
@MemorialU researchers are leading critical scientific studies to unlock the power of precision medicine and advance cancer research.
@IET_GovNL funding totalling $1.19 million is supporting their efforts – read more here: gazette.mun.ca/research/unif…
AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
Tomorrow is #WorldCancerDay2025
A special day to honour those who are impacted by this disease
We will also start our podcast - Season II with an episode with @Andrea_EE2 - stay tuned❤️
#NewfoundlandAndLabrador #Cancer #PublicInterestGroupOnCancerResearch #PublicEngagement
AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
Terry Fox started a marathon against cancer. Together, we can end it.
The Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network is a national movement committed to finishing Terry’s fight against cancer. Learn more: terryfox.org
@tfri_research @marathonofhope
AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
**SAVE THE DATE**
March 15, 2025
Cancer is Personal: Humanizing Precision Medicine in Atlantic Canada
Free, virtual, public event
Organized by Atlantic Cancer Consortium Patient Advisory Committee❤️
#AtlanticCanada #Cancer #PrecisionMedicine #PublicOutreach #MarathonOfHope
@CancerAtlantic Patient Advisory Committee is organizing a virtual public conference on Cancer - see "Save The Date" below. Stay tuned!
Want to learn more about @CancerAtlantic members' cancer research programs and what drives them? Dr. Sherri Christian talked to @marathonofhope about her journey and focus. Checkout the link below- marathonofhopecancercentres.…
AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
Last week, nearly 300 cancer researchers, clinicians and patients came together for the #TFRI10SM. Read about why we are calling for accelerated collaboration between doctors, scientists and philanthropists to end cancer as we know it: tfri.ca/updates/news/news-it…
@TerryFoxCanada
AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
📣 ICYMI: We will be hosting a one-hour #webinar outlining the application process for the 2025 Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grants this Thursday, May 16, at 1 p.m. PT (4 p.m. ET). Join live or view the recording at tfri.ca/funding-opportunitie…
AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
Join us for the first Gairdner Global Perspectives Panel of 2024: Precision Cancer Care & Omics!
Register now! bit.ly/4ac5yyz
On May 21st, 2024, at 12 PM, this free online event brings together global leaders in cancer research and omics techniques to share their groundbreaking work and insights.
AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
Did you know that the idea for Young Adult Cancer Canada's Recover Study began with a team of patient and public partners? Read more about the Recover Study and other patient-oriented research projects funded via our Development Award at medium.com/support-letters/f…
ALT Text on the left of the image states: Funding Opportunity, Patient-Oriented Research Development Award; Laboratory-based/basic science research; Community or social sector research/evaluation; Awards of up to $7,500 available; Get your application in by May 24, 2024; Apply today! www.nlsupport.ca/funding-opportunities; an image of a QR code is shown in the bottom left-hand corner. The right side of the image features the NL SUPPORT logo in green and several multi-coloured gear wheels.
AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
Happy to share the goals & work of the Patient Advisory Committee (of @CancerAtlantic, a part of @marathonofhope)
Our patient advisors are leading the way for better days ahead and better cancer control ❤️
gazette.mun.ca/public-engage…
#AtlanticCanada
@MemorialU
AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
Next Thursday!!
Come join us when we will learn the lived experiences by and the cancer care offered to the transgender folks affected by cancer in #NewfoundlandAndLabrador
#TransgenderHealth #Cancer
AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
Our new media article and report back to community in Atlantic Canada as the Patient Advisory Committee of the Atlantic Cancer Consortium
Fascinating committee!
#PublicEngagement #PatientPartnership #Cancer #AtlanticCanada #ACC_PAC
@CancerAtlantic @marathonofhope @MUNMed
LETTER: New pan-Atlantic Canada Patient Advisory Committee on precision medicine in cancer
saltwire.com/newfoundland-la…
AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
If you are interested in participating this study, please contact Krista King at krista.king{at}mun.ca; 709 864 4618)
You may be eligible to participate if you are:
- living outside of the Eastern Health Zone
or
- a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community from NL
ACC PAC team is recruiting for a study on social and workplace lived experiences of cancer patients in Newfoundland and Labrador – Strength in Community (strength-in-community.ca)
AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
Atlantic Cancer Consortium - Patient Advisory Committee invites representatives of:
- Indigenous peoples from Atlantic Canada
- racialized persons from Atlantic Canada
- members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community from Atlantic Canada
- and residents from PEI
shorturl.at/fnpqU
Congratulations @metablab_upei on your new funding, Pat!!
Congratulations @metablab_upei @UPEI! Exciting news to be announced as an Emerging Scholar @CCSResearch !