At BioCanRx, we are incredibly proud of our HQP and their dedication to cancer immunotherapy research. Whether they are working on viruses in the lab or examining the socioeconomic barriers to adopting certain treatments in Canada, each one plays a unique role in strengthening our network and expertise in immunotherapy. BioCanRx is invested in… Read more »
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New Partnership Strengthens Biomanufacturing in Canada
By Heather Blumenthal Biomanufacturing in Canada has a bit of a “flavour of the month” feel to it, with its importance made vivid by Canada’s lack of ability to manufacture the vaccines that are so critical in fighting COVID-19. For BioCanRx, though, you can say that biomanufacturing was present at its creation. Long… Read more »
Dr. John Bell Awarded Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research
Three Canadian scientists have been recognized by UBC’s Faculty of Medicine for their outstanding scientific accomplishments, and for their potential to make further contributions in their fields. One of the scientists recognized was BioCanRx’s own Scientific Director, Dr. John Bell. The eighth annual Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research is awarded… Read more »
Biomanufacturing Partnership Featured in The Ottawa Citizen
A partnership between BioCanRx, The Ottawa Hospital, and The University of Alberta aiming to help boost Canadian biomanufacturing capacity was featured in an article in the Ottawa Citizen. Read more here.
CSA Member Profile Louise Binder, Save Your Skin Foundation & Chair of the BioCanRx – Cancer Stakeholder Alliance Working Group
– Louise, how did you get involved with the Save Your Skin Foundation? What attracted you to the organization? A: Save Your Skin Foundation was founded and is led by a cancer survivor , Kathleen Barnard, who, like myself, had originally been given no chance of survival due to her disease. She took control… Read more »
General Call for Learning Institute Applications
The BioCanRx – Cancer Stakeholder Alliance Learning Institute is looking for participants! The Learning Institute brings together patients and caregivers and trainees (graduate and medical students) at the Summit for Cancer Immunotherapy. Participants engage in a series of interactive knowledge exchange sessions with the purpose of teaching patients and caregivers about the emerging and… Read more »
2021 Summit for Cancer Immunotherapy Going Virtual
The 2021 Summit for Cancer Immunotherapy (Summit4CI) is going virtual. Join us online Sunday, November 21 and Monday, November 22, 2021, for BioCanRx’s 5th scientific conference. BioCanRx is working with our Scientific Program Committee, HQP Working Group, Learning Institute organizers, speakers and our sponsors to plan an engaging online conference – including an… Read more »
Nothing about me, without me: Engaging patients in clinical trials
By Heather Blumenthal It seems obvious – blindingly so – that patients, traditionally the subjects of clinical trials, should be involved as partners from the beginning. The benefits for patients are clear – an increased sense of control and the ability to learn about the research process from the inside among them. As… Read more »
Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month and is a time to honour the history, diversity, and strength of Indigenous peoples across Canada. It is also an important time for us to reflect on how we can be better allies to Indigenous peoples and to actively engage in reconciliation. We talked with BioCanRx HQP and member… Read more »
Immunotherapy Month: Recognizing the Potential
During the month of June, BioCanRx and other organizations took part in recognizing Immunotherapy Month. The goal of this campaign is to bring awareness to the potential of Immunotherapy research in creating a future #Immune2Cancer. BioCanRx participated by hosting a free screening of the documentary film, Jim Allison: Breakthrough alongside a follow-up Q&A with… Read more »
