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The Sinclair Cancer Research Institute is improving outcomes for people with cancer; with research & training we are helping people live longer & better lives!

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Dr. Annette Hay @sinclaircri.bsky.social studies how the body's own immune system can be engineered to fight cancer. Her story tells us how patients play an important role in the clinical trials that lead to new treatments: bit.ly/4qcYz05

#WorldCancerDay #QueensU

04.02.2026 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On #WorldCancerDay and every day, we stand united to support those affected by cancer and promote care that truly puts people first. Together, we can inspire change! #UnitedByUnique #WCD2026 #CancerResearch

04.02.2026 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are excited to welcome Dr. Alyson Mahar from our CCE division as the next speaker in our weekly seminar series! To see more upcoming speakers, please visit our website: scri.queensu.ca/about-us/sem...
#CancerResearch

02.02.2026 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨Trainee Opportunities Alert!🚨
We are seeking up to 2 learners (grad students, residents, post-docs at #Queensu) to join our Exec Mgmt Cttee & play a key leadership role in the Institute. Apply by Feb 18. Details? Email us at scri@queensu.ca
#TraineePositions #Leadership

29.01.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling 3rd and 4th year undergrads supervised by SCRI faculty members within the Faculties of @queensuhealth.bsky.social & #QUartsci at #queensu: Apply now for our 2026 Summer Studentships in Cancer Research!
Info: scri.queensu.ca
Questions? πŸ“§scri@queensu.ca
#CancerResearch #undergrad

27.01.2026 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're stoked for next week's seminar by Dr. Marie Siwicki
@ucalgary.bsky.social Everyone is welcome! Need more info? Please send us an email: scri@queensu.ca @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social

20.01.2026 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This week! And we can't wait! Thursday at 4:00. Right here #SCRI in beautiful #ygk. #gerionc #cancer #aging

19.01.2026 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save the dates! More info coming soon. We're pleased to announce SIX upcoming speakers in our @sinclaircri.bsky.social seminar series. @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social
#cancerresearch

15.01.2026 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Challenge Trial: How a world-first clinical trial shows exercise improves colon cancer survival. Funded by the Canadian Cancer Society, a groundbreaking clinical trial has proven that physical activity can improve survival for colon cancer. The findings of the CCTG CO21 Challenge clinical trial…

Sharing a Canadian Cancer Society video featuring the CO21 CHALLENGE clinical trial that proved exercise improves colon cancer survival #TrialsThatMatter @cancersociety.bsky.social

24.12.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pleased to announce the first speaker in our @sinclaircri.bsky.social 2026 seminar series! Dr. Haase of UBC Nursing, hosted by our CCE division's Dr. Galica, will be presenting on Jan 22nd. Everyone is welcome! Qs? Please email scri@queensu.ca @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social

19.12.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Q&A: Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer with Dr. Christopher Mueller and Sydney Shepherd - Ovarian Cancer Canada Learn how Dr. Christopher Mueller and Sydney Shepherd are developing mDETECT, a blood test for early detection and monitoring of ovarian cancer, including high-risk BRCA carriers and rare subtypes.

Our @sinclaircri.bsky.social Dr Mueller & PhD student Sydney Shepherd are studying mDETECT, a simple blood test that looks for DNA changes to help find & track ovarian cancer. They recently sat down for a Q&A with #OvarianCanada. More on this important research ⬇️
ovariancanada.org/news-stories...

18.12.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
SEAMO Clinician Scientist Dr. Neil Renwick Receives Provincial Innovation Fund Award | Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization Project: Optimizing cancer care delivery through maximally informative molecular diagnostics SEAMO is celebrating a major milestone with the announcement that Dr. Neil Renwick has been selected by the...

Congratulations to @sinclaircri.bsky.social associate member Dr Neil Renwick & team at #SEAMO on receiving a 2025 Provincial Innovation Fund Award, opening the door to earlier diagnosis & better care for patients across Ontario πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ @queensuhealth.bsky.social
www.seamo.ca/whats-new/ne...

12.12.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Extracellular Vesicles Define Discrete Nano‐Based Niches Within the Human Haematopoietic System Stem cell niches are complex multi-signalling networks comprised of molecular cues and physical interactions, orchestrated by niche-resident cells and the extracellular factors they produce. The bone....

Please check out our newest publication identifying a new function of extracellular vesicles! dx.doi.org/10.1002/jev2...

27.11.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The nerve to fight cancer | Queen's Gazette Associate professor Sebastien Talbot is paving the way for new cancer therapies through the nerve–immune connection

Dr. SΓ©bastien Talbot, a member of #SCRI, explores how the nervous system might have an important role in treating tumors. Read all about how Dr. Talbot is advancing the field of cancer neuroscience ⬇️ @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social
www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor...

14.11.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dr. DΓ©sy's seminar is in just nine days, and we can't wait! Reg'n is simple and quick. Click the link below or scan the QR code in the poster.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/scri-prese...

05.11.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted that SCRI can support #CCRC2025 program planned by @ccralliance.bsky.social
Looking forward to some exciting science and meeting great colleagues @sinclaircri.bsky.social

02.11.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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3 upcoming seminars we are stoked about!
- @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social's @vukstambolic.bsky.social
- #ohribmc Dr. Piriya Yoganathan
- @ulaval.ca's Dr. Jean DΓ©sy
Qs? Email us: scri@queensu.ca @andrewcraigscri.bsky.social
@mulliganlab.bsky.social @drpostovit.bsky.social
@queensuhealth.bsky.social

28.10.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A unique opportunity to hear about the challenges & wonders of practicing medicine for decades amongst the Cree in James Bay & Inuit in Nunavik. Award-winning educator & poet Dr. DΓ©sy will cover the value of teamwork, soul-to-soul connections, poetry/literature & humor. @queensuhealth.bsky.social

16.10.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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We're excited to announce the next speaker in our #SCRI seminar series! Dr. Vuk Stambolic will be presenting here
@sinclaircri.bsky.social in #YGK on Oct 30th. Everyone is welcome! @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social #breastcancer

15.10.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #Thanksgiving weekend πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ #YGK 🍁

12.10.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Proud to be a platinum supporter of #CCRC2025. #CanadianScience #CancerResearch
@queensuhealth.bsky.social
@queensuresearch.bsky.social

11.10.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The #CCTG Pharmacy Network needs pharmacy representation for the Pharmacy Network Steering Group and the Pharmacy Network Disease Site. Find out more and how to apply > buff.ly/ybihH1Y

10.10.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Engineering microrobots for precision brain cancer treatment | Queen's Gazette Queen’s engineer earns national grant to test microscopic robots that could one day help treat aggressive brain cancer.

Microscopic β€œbubble robots” could one day offer new ways to treat brain cancer 🧠.

#QueensU researcher Xian Wang is developing magnetically guided, ultrasound-activated bubbles that destroy tumors while sparing healthy tissue.

πŸ”— bit.ly/4nJgb3A

@braincanada.bsky.social | @sinclaircri.bsky.social

06.10.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#CCTG trial spotlight for #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth: EN10 is exploring if some people with low-risk endometrial cancer can safely receive less treatment after surgery, reducing side effects without affecting outcomes.
#EndometrialCancer #SolvingCancerTogether

Trial Info -> buff.ly/HNFFDOt

26.09.2025 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #WorldCancerResearchDay. Together, we advance #researchΒ that is meaningful, inclusive, and benefits all. #CancerΒ is a shared, global challenge-one that demands collaboration to spark the innovations that save lives. We stand with science. We stand with hope. #CancerResearchWorks #QueensUHealth

24.09.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tomorrow! #BladderCancerCanada walks for #bladdercancer #ygk

20.09.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our next seminar is only 3 weeks away, and we can't wait! Everyone is welcome. Qs? Please email scri@queensu.ca. To see a list of our upcoming seminars, please visit our Seminar Series page on our website: scri.queensu.ca/about-us/sem...
@queensuhealth.bsky.social | @queensuresearch.bsky.social

18.09.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A special shout-out to some of our @sinclaircri.bsky.social incredible researchers helping #FinishIt in today's #TerryFoxRun here in #ygk. And a huge thank you to our Team CBG-SCRI captain, Dr. Brandy Hyndman of @mulliganlab.bsky.social. Bravo!
πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ #cancerresearch

14.09.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Advancing Terry Fox’s vision for cancer research | Queen's Gazette Queen’s researchers support a Canada-wide network expanding access to care and improving cancer outcomes.

Today on this 45th Annual #TerryFoxRun, we @sinclaircri.bsky.social are proud to help carry forward Terry's vision by expanding access to life-saving #cancer testing & treatment through the @marathonofhope.bsky.social @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social
www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor...

14.09.2025 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Advancing Terry Fox’s vision for cancer research | Queen's Gazette Queen’s researchers support a Canada-wide network expanding access to care and improving cancer outcomes.

β€œThese efforts position Queen’s and the SCRI as a leader in cancer genomics while directly improving care for patients,” says Dr. Simpson. β€œIt demonstrates the impact that collaboration can have on both research and patient care.” – Dr. Amber Simpson
www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor...

12.09.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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