Canadian Cancer Society Research

Workplace-related lung cancer | Canadian Cancer Society Dr Paul Demers leads crucial research to prevent workplace- related lung cancer and improve the safety workers in Canada.

Today, Dr Demers and his team are updating the country’s most important data on workplace related #LungCancer to strengthen protections for workers in Canada now and in the future.

Learn more about his #research and see how you can help create a future without #cancer: bit.ly/460lZPe

@cancersociety.bsky.social -funded researcher Dr Paul Demers has spent more than 30 years uncovering how workplaces increase people’s risk of #cancer and transforming that evidence into meaningful, practical change. His #research has helped influence major policy decisions to help prevent cancer.

REMINDER: Deadline to submit abstracts for the Research Training Awards is February 18!

Learn more: cancer.ca/en/research/...

REMINDER: Call for nominations for @cancersociety.bsky.social Advisory Council on Research (ACOR).

We’re looking for #researchers and people with lived or living #cancer experience to join our ACOR and help guide #research programs and priorities.

Deadline is Feb 27.

Nominate here: is.gd/sMS7iN

@cancersociety.bsky.social -funded research is changing how people with #cancer are treated worldwide. We’re proud to see @myesmo.bsky.social #ClinicalPracticeGuideline update recommending structured exercise for people with #ColonCancer.

Learn more about this @cctg.bsky.social trial: is.gd/ojV6cY

Research trainees! Join our virtual IGNITE Workshop on Advocacy & Government Relations.

Learn how advocacy and storytelling drive impact in #cancer #research with @cancersociety.bsky.social Advocacy leaders Jasmine Brown & Dylan Buskermolen.

📅 Feb 6, 12 pm ET

Email research@cancer.ca to sign up.

Calling Canadian #ClinicalTrials investigators! You may be eligible for @cctg.bsky.social’s VISION Investigator Leadership Training. This 8-month program includes workshops, group discussions and personalized coaching.

Applications due January 30.

Learn more: www.ctg.queensu.ca/public/visio...

Day 1 (Jan 22) of the #HealthEquity in Cancer Research Symposium features workshops led by Drs Ambreen Sayani, Zhimeng Jia, Anna Pujadas Botey & Jagbir Kaur.

On Day 2 (Jan 28), #research teams across Canada will present their work in health equity followed by breakout rooms for group conversation.

Join our 2-part virtual Health Equity in Cancer Research Symposium! Explore how to apply #HealthEquity in #cancer #research and connect with teams across Canada. All team members are welcome!

📅 Jan 22 & 28, 2026 | 12:30–3:30 PM ET

Register here:
Day 1: is.gd/UAnaxj
Day 2: is.gd/lW0I7O

We have 8 #researcher vacancies and 3 for people with lived #cancer experience starting June 2026. Seeking members from diverse backgrounds, career stages, geography, age, gender, race and cancer experience.

👉 Nomination deadline: February 27 - 5 p.m. ET

Learn more: cancer.ca/en/research/...

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: @cancersociety.bsky.social Advisory Council on Research

We’re looking for #researchers and people with lived or living #cancer experience to join our Advisory Council on Research (ACOR) and help guide #research programs and priorities.

Nominate here: is.gd/sMS7iN

ICYMI: Don’t forget to register and attend the information webinar if you plan to apply for this year's Research Training Awards – Master’s level.

🗓️Information webinar: January 14. Register here: is.gd/s75IVJ

Abstracts due: February 18.

Learn more: cancer.ca/en/research/...

Mark your Calendars! #CCTG is pleased to announce that the 2026 Annual Spring Meeting of Participants will be held April 24-26, 2026, at the Chelsea Hotel in Toronto. buff.ly/i4nddE9

A new round of @cancersociety.bsky.social Research Training Awards for master’s students is open for applications. A great opportunity for Black and Indigenous students looking for support, mentorship and training opportunities. Find out more now! cancer.ca/en/research/...

Research Training Awards recipients are driving breakthroughs of all kinds! We’re thrilled to support Dakota’s #research uncovering how time of day influences immune cell function – helping to pave the way for better lung #cancer treatments.

Important dates:

🗓️Information webinar: January 14, 2026.
Register here: is.gd/s75IVJ

🗓️Abstracts due: February 18, 2026

🗓️Full applications due: April 15, 2026

🗓️Results announced: August 2026

Learn more: cancer.ca/en/research/...

The RTA program aims to support growth, diversity and innovation in the next generation of #cancer researchers. It helps reshape the cancer #research landscape to be more equitable and inclusive while providing mentorship, training and engagement opportunities.

NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: We’re pleased to announce that the @cancersociety.bsky.social Research Training Awards for master’s students are once again open for applications. This year, we invite Black and Indigenous trainees only to submit applications for the 2026 competition.

By testing potential new strategies to prevent, detect, treat and care for people affected by cancer, clinical trials are essential to driving research progress that can save and improve lives.

After years of progress, #CervicalCancer rates are no longer declining – emphasizing the need for new ideas. Fortunately, @cancersociety.bsky.social -funded researchers like Dr Ruth Mwatelah are unlocking new ways to stop #HPV-related disease before it starts: is.gd/viQIFe

LAST CHANCE FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE: Do you know someone making a big impact in #cancer #research in Canada? Help us celebrate their work by nominating them for the 2025 @cancersociety.bsky.social Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research!

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 10 AT 5 PM EST

📣The 2025 Canadian Cancer Statistics report is here ─ and it’s shedding light on how cancer trends are shifting across the country.

Published by the Canadian Cancer Society, Stats Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada, we’ve highlighted 7 key findings that you should know.

I had a fantastic time at the @ccsresearch.bsky.social research training award summit in Toronto yesterday! So many fantastic conversations with patients, community experts and fellow trainees spanning the whole cancer research continuum! 🎗️🌼

What an inspiring session by RCI Science on #science #communication at the @cancersociety.bsky.social 2025 IGNITE Summit! We’re proud to champion the Research Training Awards recipients as they shape the future of #cancer #research. A lot of potential in this room!

The 2025 Canadian Cancer Statistics report has launched – here are some key trends you should know.

New data shows that cervical cancer rates are no longer declining in Canada following years of steady progress.

Heading to the @ccsresearch.bsky.social IGNITE Summit in Toronto. Looking forward to connecting with CCS awardees from across Canada and engaging in needed discussion about diversity in oncology! #CancerResearch

These awards celebrate #researchers who exemplify excellence in #cancer #science and outstanding service to the scientific community. Winners receive a personalized plaque and $20,000 to support their research program.

For eligibility criteria and more information, go to cancer.ca/en/research/...

ICYMI: AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS ARE STILL OPEN

Do you know someone making a big impact in #cancer #research in Canada? Help us celebrate their work by nominating them for the 2025 @cancersociety.bsky.social Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research!

Deadline: December 10, 2025 at 5 pm EST

Introducing Cancer Trials Canada - a new website to make it easier than ever to find cancer clinical trials happening across Canada.

Clinical trials test new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer. They help advance research that can lead to better care and save lives.

It’s day 3 of #CCRC2025!

First on today’s agenda: a session on Metabolic Health and Cancer, sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society.💛

@ccralliance.bsky.social