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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This study aims to develop a practical prevention and exposure management tool adapted to the realities of the dental sector. If interested, please complete this form: forms.gle/TEa2EM7CZyS3... To learn more: www.irsst.qc.ca/en/misc/iden...
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Study on the Identification of Carcinogens and Exposure Management in Dental Clinics and Laboratories
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A study on chemical exposures in dental settings. A team of researchers at IRSST, McGill University and UBC are currently seeking dental clinics and laboratories in Quebec who are interested in participating in a CCS-funded study on occupational exposures to potentially carcinogenic products.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Great interview with @cancersociety.bsky.social -funded #cancer researcher Dr Hartland Jackson. We’re very proud to support his #research exploring how denser breast tissue may influence breast cancer risk. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #CIBCRunForTheCure youtu.be/ncNGMANIW-I?...
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How 35 Years of CIBC Run for the Cure is Transforming Breast Cancer Research | Your Morning
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This project aims to understand the barriers people face in meeting their nutritional needs, how confident they feel managing their nutrition and whether they would consider different types of support before surgery. To learn more and fill out the survey: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/A0bjzgV2vr
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Have you had surgery related to cancer in the past 3 months? Researchers at McGill University invite you to take a survey about your experiences and perspectives on nutrition before surgery. The survey takes around 15 minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It takes a society to take on #cancer – and together we’re working to stop cancer before it starts, increase survival and improve life for people affected by cancer. Thank you for helping us move closer to a future without cancer. Explore the full #Research Impact Report: cancer.ca/research-impact
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The Canadian Cancer Society’s 2025/26 Research Impact Report
Find out how your support in 2025/26 made it possible for the Canadian Cancer Society to invest in research for a future without cancer.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
From bold new #science that’s changing the way we view #cancer to life-saving #ClinicalTrials that are bringing new tests and treatments to people who need them, this year’s report shares CCS-funded #research that’s making a real impact in real people’s lives.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This report is about more than just groundbreaking #cancer #research. For everyone who has faced cancer, cared for someone with cancer or feared what a diagnosis could mean, it’s about hope – for earlier answers, better options, fewer side effects and more time with the people we love.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Today, on #WorldCancerResearchDay, we’re thrilled to introduce our 2025–26 @cancersociety.bsky.social Research Impact Report!    cancer.ca/research-impact
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Congratulations to all of the 2026 @cancersociety.bsky.social Research Training Awards (Master’s) recipients! We can’t wait to see the impact you and your work will have on the lives of people affected by #cancer. To find out more about these early-career scientists, visit us at: bit.ly/2026-rta-m
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Results of the 2026 Research Training Awards Master’s Level Competition
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
#LungCancer often arises in narrow, fragile spaces deep in the lungs. These tumours can be hard to biopsy – so Chukwudozie Ubosi is developing a tiny robotic device made of soft materials. Using AI-assisted magnetic steering to navigate the lung, the robot will enable easier, safer #cancer biopsies.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Wildfire smoke exposure is linked to higher #LungCancer risk and lower survival rates. Kenneth Ofori-Amanfo is studying how lung cells react to smoke and how this contributes to #cancer risk. The work could eventually lead to better prevention and new targeted treatments for people with lung cancer.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Ngueyanouba Calvin Djiraimadje is studying childhood #cancer diagnoses before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. His #research will provide important insight into care disparities and help guide healthcare policies to better protect children with cancer during future public health crises.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Meet this year’s @cancersociety.bsky.social Research Training Awards recipients! With CCS support, these master’s-level trainees are engaging in exciting, impactful #cancer #research – even at the earliest stages of their careers.
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Anbu Paramasivam @anbup.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Really pleased to see the first co-funded Biology to Prevention Awards through the @cancerresearchuk.org and @ccsresearch.bsky.social partnership. After building this collaboration with colleagues across both organisations, it's fantastic to see it supporting ambitious cancer prevention research!
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Oxford Population Health @oxpop.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Could GLP-1 drugs prevent blood cancers and other diseases of ageing? 💡 A new program led by Philip Awadalla and funded by @cancerresearchuk.org and @ccsresearch.bsky.social will investigate this with Stephanie Xie at @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social. Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/TZsIaCD
Navy background with a geometric red shape. On the right, a profile of Philip Awadalla and the Oxford Population Health logo. On the left overlaid text reads:Our ultimate goal is to establish whether an existing and widely prescribed class of medicines could be used to prevent blood cancers and other diseases in people with clonal haematopoiesis. The quote is attributed to Philip Awadalla, Professor of Molecular Genetics at Oxford Population Health and the Big Data Institute
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Two transatlantic #research teams are studying drugs that may reduce people’s risk of #cancer. Their goal: to understand how these drugs work, identify the people who may benefit most and pave the way for future clinical trials. Learn more: cancer.ca/en/research/...
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Results of the Cancer Research UK Biology to Prevention Award Competition
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We’re excited to announce a new step forward for #cancer prevention #research! Jointly funded by @cancerresearchuk.org and @cancersociety.bsky.social, the Biology to Prevention Awards foster collaboration in prevention-focused #science across Canada and the UK.
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Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy @pharmacy.utoronto.ca · 13/08/2026
New funding from @ccsresearch.bsky.social is supporting Prof. Raymond Reilly and Prof. Stéphane Angers in advancing new approaches to treating glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, through the 2026 Challenge Grants advancing biomedical cancer research across Canada. ⬇️
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Rosalind & Morris Goodman Cancer Institute @mcgillgci.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Congratulations to GCI prof @ianwatsonlab.bsky.social on the new successful grant!
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Introducing 2 of our @cancersociety.bsky.social 2026 Challenge Grant recipients! Dr Houda Bahig is trialing shorter radiation treatments to lessen side effects for people with throat #cancer. Dr Saima Hassan is using AI to help personalize #BreastCancer treatment and make it more effective.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
This #research is designed to tackle challenges that matter to people living with and beyond #cancer or who are at risk of cancer. Every project also meaningfully engages people affected by cancer throughout the research process. Learn more: bit.ly/CHA-2026
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Results of the 2026 Challenge Grants Competition
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
It’s a big day for big challenges in #cancer #science! Today, we’re excited to announce the @cancersociety.bsky.social 2026 Challenge Grant recipients. These awards fund 42 innovative new #research projects studying top-priority problems for people affected by cancer.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
It’s always inspiring to see Canada’s brightest minds recognized for their dedication, innovation and lasting impact. Congratulations, Dr Perreault and Dr Simard – this honour is truly well-deserved!
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Dr Simard, a recipient of the Canadian Cancer Society O. Harold Warwick Prize, has transformed our understanding of how cancer develops and helped pave the way for more personalized approaches to cancer prevention and early detection.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Dr Perreault's impressive record of discovery spans decades. Since the mid-1990s, CCS has supported his pioneering work numerous times, including advancing the development of cancer vaccines with the potential to target a wide range of cancers.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
We were thrilled to learn that Dr Claude Perreault and Dr Jacques Simard have been inducted as members of l’Ordre national du Québec, one of the province’s highest honours. For over 2 decades, @cancersociety.bsky.social has proudly supported the groundbreaking research of these remarkable scientists
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Découvrez ces nouveaux membres de l’Ordre national qui font rayonner le Québec dans le monde de la recherche! ⚜️ 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭, 𝐂.𝐐., se démarque comme médecin clinicien… | Ordre national du Québe...
Découvrez ces nouveaux membres de l’Ordre national qui font rayonner le Québec dans le monde de la recherche! ⚜️ 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭, 𝐂.𝐐., se démarque comme médecin clinicien, chercheur et professeur e...
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
With funding from the Emerging Scholar Research Grants, early-career investigators across the country will develop independent research programs and pursue #science that makes a difference to people affected by #cancer. Learn more: cancer.ca/en/research/...
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Results of the 2026 Emerging Scholar Research Grants Competition
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Next-generation research is on a roll! We’re thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s @cancersociety.bsky.social Emerging Scholar Research Grants. This funding supports early-career researchers across Canada in pursuing innovative, impactful, meaningful #cancer #research.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Amazing #cancer research that could lead to new treatment options for people with aggressive #BreastCancer! We’re very proud to have supported the great work of Dr Daniel Schramek, as well as Research Training Awards recipients Dr Ellen Langille and Dr Chris Lowden.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
REMINDER: Abstracts for Research Training Awards - Master's (Cycle 2) grant applications are due tomorrow, June 30. Don’t forget to submit yours! Full applications are due August 26. Learn more: bit.ly/4tThH56
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CCS Research Training Awards - Master's Level
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
We’re leading the way to a future without brain #cancer! Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive brain tumor in adults. That’s why @cancersociety.bsky.social & the Lundin Cancer Fund are creating an innovative ecosystem to advance #glioblastoma #research Starting with a funding opportunity👇
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
This is a one-of-a-kind #research opportunity! Projects should meaningfully engage people affected by brain #cancer and at least one applicant must be an early-career researcher. Each grant offers up to $175,000 for 1 year. For more information, visit cancer.ca/en/research/...
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The Lundin Cancer Fund-Canadian Cancer Society Glioblastoma Research Program
A collaborative network dedicated to advancing Glioblastoma research across Canada.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
We’re looking for bold ideas that could change how we tackle #glioblastoma. Grants will support innovative #research across disciplines – including engineering, AI, robotics and statistics – that generate new data, spark collaboration and challenge the status quo.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: We’re proud to launch the Summit Discovery Grants to support early-stage #research and new approaches that change the future of #glioblastoma. Grants will fund high-risk, high-reward projects to improve detection, treatment and quality of life for people with glioblastoma.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Hear from Dr Marra in his own words! Great interview with @ccsresearch.bsky.social 2025 Lifetime Contribution Prize recipient, @mmarra0630.bsky.social
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Dr. Marco Marra Receives 2025 Canadian Cancer Society Lifetime Contribution Prize | UBC Michael Smith Laboratories
“This prize is an endorsement of our work and the way that we conduct it, not just to me and not only to the lab, but to all those who work in the field.” Congratulations to Dr. Marco Marra, who has ...
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Sinai Health @sinaihealthtoronto.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Schramek #LTRI on receiving the prestigious #DorvalPrize from the @cancersociety.bsky.social for expanding our understanding of cancer & opening doors to new treatments 👏👏 Read more: bit.ly/4vU67Is #SinaiHealth #CancerResearch #LTRI
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
To learn more about the @cancersociety.bsky.social Awards for Excellence or the trailblazing #cancer #research these experts are performing, visit: bit.ly/2025afe Congratulations again to this year's recipients!
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2025 Awards for Excellence Recipients
Now in its 31st year, we are proud to present the 2024 Award for Excellence Recipients. Since 1993, we have acknowledged some of the country’s best researchers with our Canadian Cancer Society Awards ...
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
For her contributions to advances in #cancer control, Dr Sheila Garland has received the 2025 William E. Rawls Prize. Dr Garland's #research has taken on the challenge of understanding and addressing sleep disturbances in cancer survivors and people currently undergoing treatment.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
For his work on #cancer treatment, Dr Daniel Schramek is the 2025 Bernard and Francine Dorval Prize recipient. A genomics #researcher, Dr Schramek has made major breakthroughs by discovering and analyzing many of the mutations cancer relies on to develop and survive.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
For achievements in biomedical #cancer #research, Dr Vincent Giguère is the 2025 Robert L. Noble Prize awardee. Dr Giguère's revolutionary discoveries about how cancer sends and receives signals in the body have led to not only new techniques for studying cancer, but also new tests and treatments.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
For her work on #cancer control, Dr Marie-Élise Parent has received the 2025 O. Harold Warwick prize. Dr Parent's #research focuses on understanding workplace and environmental factors – including tasks and substances – that can increase people’s risk of developing cancer.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
For her leadership in #cancer #research equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, Dr Shirin Abbasinejad Enger has been awarded the 2025 Inclusive Excellence Prize. Dr Enger is a global leader in medical physics and a champion for inclusive representation in cancer research.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
For his far-reaching contributions to #cancer #research and genomics in Canada, Dr Marco Marra has received the 2025 Lifetime Contribution Prize. Dr Marra was one of the first researchers to show that genetic sequencing could identify new treatment options for people whose cancers had returned.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
We’re thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 @cancersociety.bsky.social Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research! These awards honour individuals who have and are making valuable contributions to the #cancer #research ecosystem in Canada. Congratulations to all awardees!
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Hi Dani, we’d love to be added to the science feed. We are the research arm of the Canadian Cancer Society communicating the latest in cancer research. Here’s some of our pages cancer.ca/en/research/... cancer.ca/en/research/...
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Our impact
Learn how Canadian Cancer Society research is saving lives and helping Canadians live with and beyond cancer, with reports and infographics that measure impact.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Important dates: 🗓️Information webinar: June 4, 2026 (2:00 pm ET). Register here: bit.ly/43r5nOP 🗓️Abstracts due: June 30, 2026 🗓️Full applications due: August 26, 2026 🗓️Anticipated start date (retroactive): January 1, 2027 Learn more: bit.ly/4tThH56
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CCS Research Training Awards - Master's Level
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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.
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Canadian Cancer Society Research @ccsresearch.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – CYCLE 2: We’re pleased to announce that the @cancersociety.bsky.social Research Training Awards for master’s students are once again open for applications. We invite Black and Indigenous trainees only to submit applications for the 2026 competition.
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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
That’s a wrap on #IARC60! From knowledge-sharing to meaningful connections, the IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization's international scientific conference was an inspiring experience.
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