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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 17h

A great opportunity, led by the MOHCCN Patient Working Group, to ensure the voices of people affected by cancer help shape research priorities! Please share this survey with people with living/lived experience of cancer and any relevant groups within your networks.

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and #OrangeShirtDay are an opportunity to reflect on the tragic legacy of residential schools and the resilience of Indigenous communities. TFRI is committed to working with these communities to ensure our research improves the lives of all Canadians. 🧡

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Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network @marathonofhope.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Different communities. Diverse perspectives. One shared vision: Bringing new hope to patients across Canada.🍁 We asked MOHCCN Consortium Leads what the $80M investment from the federal government means for their regions and the communities they serve. Scroll through to hear what they had to say. ➡️

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

TFRI President and Scientific Director, Dr. Jim Woodgett, joined this conversation on the promise of precision medicine as part of the Future of Life Sciences Expert Series, presented by Merck Canada and produced by TheFutureEconomy.ca Watch the full episode: thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/c...

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Canada’s Precision Medicine Opportunity: From Data and Prevention to Better Care

David Jones of Merck Canada, Rob Annan of Genome Canada and Jim Woodgett explore how precision medicine can transform healthcare in Canada.

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Digital Health & Discovery Platform @dhdp-ca.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Meet the DHIF teams! Multi-omics data to #AI disease signature discovery is a collaborative project using AI to predict which #cancer treatments will work best for patients with lung, breast, or colorectal cancer by analyzing their genes, proteins & metabolism together. buff.ly/7GWLzxu

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Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network @marathonofhope.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Marathon Continues. The Government of Canada has announced $80M for the next phase of the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network, catalyzing up tp $160M with matching funds. We’re getting closer to finishing what Terry started, but there’s more to do. The next phase starts today.

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Digital Health & Discovery Platform @dhdp-ca.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We're hiring! Are you our next Program Coordinator? or do you know this person? Please share: www.dhdp.ca/about/careers

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Going the extra mile for cancer research 💜👟 On Sunday, Terry Fox-funded researchers across Canada came together once again for this year's Terry Fox Run Challenge, raising over $182K — and counting! — for cancer research! A huge thank you to everyone who participated! www.tfri.ca/updates/news...

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Digital Health & Discovery Platform @dhdp-ca.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

ICYMI Our first 14 Digital Health Innovation Fund (DHIF) projects have launched on the DHDP, where they will leverage federated learning and AI tools to accelerate precision medicine research. Learn more and find out how you could be part of our second DHIF cohort in Bulletin #10: buff.ly/yw0MSsd

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Digital Health & Discovery Platform @dhdp-ca.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

@terryfoxresearch.bsky.social (IRTF) et Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISDE) sont ravis d’annoncer la première cohorte de projets du Fonds d’innovation en santé numérique (FISN), un programme national de financement dirigé par la Plateforme DHDP de l’IRTF. buff.ly/oqhDBce

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Digital Health & Discovery Platform @dhdp-ca.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

@terryfoxresearch.bsky.social (TFRI) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada are excited to announce the first cohort of projects for the Digital Health Innovation Fund (DHIF), a national funding program led by TFRI’s Digital Health & Discovery Platform (DHDP). buff.ly/d1oNYWp

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Digital Health & Discovery Platform @dhdp-ca.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join us in the ALL IN 2026 Studio this afternoon

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

4️⃣❗4 DAYS LEFT! ❗4️⃣ Together, Terry Fox-funded research teams across Canada have already raised $129,394 toward our $190,000 goal! 🎉 💜 Already registered? Keep the momentum going! Share your fundraising page! 👟 Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to join us! www.tfri.ca/updates/news...

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🏃We're halfway to our goal with less than 2 weeks to go!🏃‍♂️‍➡️ We’re just 9 days away from the Terry Fox Run and our incredible research teams have already raised over $100k! There’s still time for your team to join! Get started today: tinyurl.com/2rydm3n6

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting research that could help identify at-risk families and support early cancer detection. “We envision a future where no one who inherits one of these mutations dies from cancer.” - Dr. Alexander Wyatt Learn more: tinyurl.com/3emasd4v

Photo of a patient consulting with a doctor, only the patient's hands and legs in jeans are visible. The doctor holds a blue clipboard and a pen. A small photo of Dr. Wyatt standing in a forest and wearing a white Terry Fox tshirt is in an insert. The text reads, "Uncovering a hidden hereditary risk. Terry Fox-funded researchers discover new form of hereditary prostate cancer, creating opportunity to expand genetic screening for families at risk."

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

What if AI could help researchers find answers hidden in giant datasets? 🤖🧬   Terry Fox-funded researchers are building new ways to securely connect and analyze health and research data to uncover insights that could lead more personalized care.   Explore what’s possible: impact.terryfox.org

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Beyond the Funding Guide: Insights from Canada's Cancer Research Funders for Trainees and Early Career Researchers Find out what Canada's major cancer research funders really want trainees and early career researchers to know. Register now: tinyurl.com/yk8f4ddv @cancersociety.bsky.social

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grants support ambitious teams tackling complex issues in cancer research. This is the kind of bold, collaborative research your support makes possible.   Learn where bold research can lead: impact.terryfox.org

A researcher wearing glasses, a medical mask, an orange tshirt, and a lab coat in a laboratory looks over a table of lab equipment. Text reads, "Turning cancer's toughest questions into breakthroughs."

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Today’s new researchers could shape tomorrow’s cancer breakthroughs. 🙌✨   Terry Fox New Investigator Awards give extraordinary early-career researchers support to pursue bold ideas that advance how we understand and treat cancer. ❤️ Meet the researchers you’re helping fund: impact.terryfox.org

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The @marathonofhope.bsky.social 2025/26 by the numbers: 🌟 54 member institutions  🧬 16,000+ patients contributing data  ❤️ 1,500+ patients whose treatment was shaped by Network-funded genomic testing  🔬 200 research projects   Discover what you’re making possible: impact.terryfox.org

Two scientists, both wearing glasses and lab coats and with their hair in ponytails, lean against a counter in a research lab. Text reads, "what can happen when Canada's cancer researchers work together?"

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

On September 1, 1980, Terry was forced to end his #MarathonOfHope. Although he didn’t complete his run, Terry’s dream continued.   Today, you’re helping finish what he started. Read our 2026 Impact Report and discover what your support is making possible: impact.terryfox.org

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

👟🍁 3 WEEKS TO GO!👟🍁 The Terry Fox Run is just over 3 weeks away and Terry Fox-funded research teams have raised $73,724! Haven’t joined the challenge yet? Get started today: www.tfri.ca/updates/news...

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Sinclair Cancer Research Institute @sinclaircri.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Canada’s own #BryanAdams has released “The Ballad of Terry Fox,” a heartfelt tribute to Terry’s legacy. Please watch & share — and join people worldwide on Sept 20 for the #TerryFoxRun to carry Terry’s dream and support #CancerResearch. @terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=terv...

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Bryan Adams - The Ballad of Terry Fox (from the film ‘Run Terry Run’)

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Bryan Adams’ new song, The Ballad of Terry Fox, is a beautiful tribute to Terry’s perseverance, hope, and enduring legacy. Terry believed in the power of research to end the suffering caused by cancer. That belief continues to fuel the work we do today.

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Bryan Adams - The Ballad of Terry Fox (from the film ‘Run Terry Run’)

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Marathon of Hope started with the voice of one patient: Terry Fox. Today, his legacy continues through the MOHCCN Patient Working Group. Read the full story from the patients who helped shape Phase 1⬇️

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

ICYMI: 2026 Terry Fox New Investigator Dr. Daniel Myran spoke to the New York Times about the increasing potency of cannabis and problem usage. With $409,000 in Terry Fox-funding, Dr. Myran and his team are conducting the largest and most comprehensive study to date on cannabis and cancer risk.

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Association between cannabis use and cancer: Generating evidence to inform prevention and policy

Cannabis is one of the most commonly used substances in Canada, alongside alcohol and tobacco. In 2023, one in four adults a...

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🏃‍♀️ The countdown is on!🏃‍♂️‍➡️ The Terry Fox Run is one month away! Terry Fox-funded researchers have already raised $56,324 so far. Take up the challenge: www.tfri.ca/updates/news...

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

👟🟣 The Terry Fox Run is just around the corner and there’s still time to join the Terry Fox Run Challenge! 👟🟣 Over the past 10 years, Terry Fox-funded researchers have raised nearly $1.2 million for cancer research in Canada! Learn how your team can take up the challenge: tinyurl.com/2rydm3n6

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Digital Health & Discovery Platform @dhdp-ca.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We're Hiring! Are you our next Senior Software Engineer? This is a full-time, temporary position until September 2027. See www.tfri.ca/about/careers for details and how to apply

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grant teams who are launching ambitious new #cancerresearch projects with $33M in support from TFRI! Learn more: www.tfri.ca/updates/news...

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Digital Health & Discovery Platform @dhdp-ca.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Data helps #precisionmedicine target therapies for success. Learn more in our first 'Data in Action' story #AIAppreciationDay #DataAnalytics #braincancer

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Glioblastoma is one of the deadliest cancers, with a median survival rate of less than 15 months. Even after intensive treatment, the disease almost always returns. We're highlighting some of the Terry Fox-funded researchers working to change what’s possible for people facing glioblastoma.

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Terry Fox-funded researchers identify new genes involved in aggressive breast cancer. Researchers developed a new gene-editing tool that allowed them to map BLBC's genetic drivers & identify 81 cancer-driving genes. Learn more about this life-changing TFRI-funded research: tinyurl.com/4tsww2y5

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

TFRI proudly congratulates Dr. Rodney J. Ouellette on his appointment to the Canadian Senate. A dedicated researcher, clinician, and longtime Terry Foxer, Dr. Ouellette has helped shape TFRI, MOHCCN, and DHDP through his leadership and commitment to advancing cancer research in Canada.

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The Terry Fox Research Institute is pleased to announce the appointments of Peter Mothe as Director of Communications and Erin Jackson into the new position of Communications Manager. www.tfri.ca/updates/news...

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Digital Health & Discovery Platform @dhdp-ca.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

With Canada’s AI for All strategy published, most discussion revolves around data sovereignty; ensuring that data stays within Canada. While crucial, this is only part of the conversation. On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, we want to ask: what about Indigenous data sovereignty? #NIPD2026

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

TFRI and @marathonofhope.bsky.social are proud to congratulate Dr. Morag Park on her appointment as President and Scientific Director of the Gairdner Foundation. Learn more about Dr. Park's contributions to the TFRI community and Canadian cancer research: www.tfri.ca/updates/news...

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Cancer Immunotherapy Month: Cracking the code of response Terry Fox-funded researchers at SickKids identified 3 subtypes of mismatch repair–deficient aggressive brain tumours, explaining why responses to immunotherapy vary and guiding personalized treatment. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mr3ttfxm

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Terry Fox-funded researchers have identified blood stem cells that can remember inflammation long after an infection is gone. Stress from inflammation may alter cells behaviour, drive blood cell aging and raise cancer risk. Learn more about this bold Terry Fox-funded research: tinyurl.com/yxwmx88f

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Digital Health & Discovery Platform @dhdp-ca.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We're hiring! We are looking to add an experienced UI/UX Technical Designer to play a critical role in shaping the user experience of the DHDP. This is a full-time, temporary position until March 2027. www.dhdp.ca/about/careers for details #AI #ML #UIUX #datasharing #precisionmedicine

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Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network @marathonofhope.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

"Survivor" is a powerful word, but it doesn't tell the whole story. Kirsten Efremov, 3-time cancer survivor and MOHCCN Patient Working Group member, sat down with us to share what she wishes people understood beyond the label "cancer survivor." Visit the MOHCCN Patient Hub: tinyurl.com/wkmy7fma

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

June is Cancer Immunotherapy Month. Immunotherapy is one of the most promising areas of oncology research today and could transform how cancer is treated. TFRI invests in world-class immunotherapy research to help advance life-changing discoveries. Learn more: www.tfri.ca/about-cancer...

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A promising new discovery in glioblastoma research. Terry Fox-funded researchers at the University of Alberta have identified a protein called FABP7 that may help aggressive brain cancer cells spread through the brain. Learn more: www.tfri.ca/updates/news...

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

May is Cancer Research Month Terry Fox believed research could save lives. That’s why TFRI provides funding to world-class cancer research and initiatives like the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network and the Digital Health & Discovery Platform.

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

ICYMI: Terry Fox-funded researchers have created the most detailed map of breast tissue changes to date, showing how breast tissue changes as women age. Discover how this Terry Fox-funded research is reshaping our understanding of breast cancer: tinyurl.com/ms8tzemt

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Digital Health & Discovery Platform @dhdp-ca.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Meet the Team: hear from Jessie Moody, our DHDP Program Coordinator who is focused on bringing our soon-to-be announced Digital Health Innovation Fund projects onboard. Jessie is in the @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social HQ team for the annual Terry Fox Run. run.terryfox.ca/page/tfri-je...

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

May 8 is World Ovarian Cancer Day. We’re highlighting Dr. Hannah Garner, a Terry Fox New Investigator advancing research into the female immune system to uncover new approaches for preventing and treating ovarian and other female-specific cancers. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4wrksmh5

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

📣 Planning to apply to one of our 2027 funding competitions? Recordings of the informational webinars are now available! 🧬 Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grants: tinyurl.com/5fehe8rw 🔬 Terry Fox New Investigator Awards: tinyurl.com/5n6sdssa

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Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🚨Tomorrow!🚨 Don't forget to register for the 2027 TFRI Funding Competitions informational webinars!

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