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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October is Healthy Lung Month, a timely reminder that lung health deserves our attention. From prevention and early detection to better diagnosis and treatment, every step matters when it comes to protecting lung health and improving outcomes. #HealthyLungMonth #LungHealth #LungCancer

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

An interesting snapshot of Ontario's AI ecosystem. For those of us working at the intersection of AI and healthcare, building a strong AI ecosystem today creates opportunities to translate innovation into meaningful impact for patients tomorrow. annual-report.vectorinstitute.ai

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Interesting insights from ASCO 2026 discussing how we think about lung cancer. www.cancernetwork.com/view/asco-br...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Being selected as a Top 25 finalist among innovative ventures from around the world is a meaningful recognition of the work we’re doing here at NodeAI Looking forward to pitching in Berlin this November and connecting with innovators, researchers and leaders who are helping shape what’s next.

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Voting is now open for the Baylis Ontario Life Sciences Innovator Award! I encourage you to take a moment to read about all of the nominees, learn more about their important contributions, and cast your vote. www.oc-innovation.ca/programs/lif... #LifeSciences #Innovation #HealthcareAI

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Looking forward to attending the Canadian Surgery Forum in September in support of Adrianna Olszewski's oral presentation of "Impact of a Thoracic Surgeon–Physician Assistant Team Model on Outpatient Wait Times and Clinic Efficiency" virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/76261/...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

This #WorldLungCancerDay it's time to #stopthestigma. Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer. "It's estimated that lung cancer accounts for nearly one in five cancer deaths globally." #Research | #Funding | #Screening

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Always an interesting podcast - the lastest IASLC Lung Cancer Considered features explores how decades of innovation, research, and clinical experience have shaped the evolution of thoracic oncology and what lies ahead for lung cancer care. www.iaslc.org/iaslc-news/l...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Always an interesting listen. The latest Lung Cancer Canada podcast with an insightful and personal conversation with Dr. Ross Camidge, who shares the unique perspective of both a thoracic oncologist and a patient living with stage IV EGFR-positive lung cancer. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...

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Ep 121. Both Sides of the Stethescope with Dr. Ross Camidge: Perspectives on EGFR+ Lung Cancer

Podcast Episode · Lung Cancer Voices · June 5 · 46m

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

ICYMI - NodeAI has a new look If you are a healthcare provider, investor, or potential partner interested in learning more about NodeAI please visit our website www.nodeai.ca

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Looking forward to heading to Italy next week for the IPOG Fourth Annual Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer and Pleural Disease Diagnostics and Treatment Conference. If you’ll be attending, I’d love to connect. www.ipogresearch.org/annual-meeti...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Less than a month until the IPOG Fourth Annual Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer and Pleural Disease Diagnostics and Treatment Conference in Italy. Looking forward to being part of the session AI for Lung Nodule Detection and Lung Cancer Diagnostics www.ipogresearch.org/annual-meeti...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Thank you to all the nurses that I have the privilege of working with. Happy National Nurses Week! #wearestjoes #brighterworld #hamont

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Looking forward to being back at IRCAD October 8-9, 2026 with Jean Marc Baste for the Advanced Course in Robotic assisted Thoracic Surgery www.ircad.fr/course/advan...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Today is National Physicians' Day, in Canada. It is a privilege to serve alongside so many dedicated, compassionate, and committed colleagues. Grateful to be part of this community and for the impact physicians make across our healthcare system. #nationalphysiciansday

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The McMaster CPD 19th Annual Ontario Thoracic Cancer Conference, April 10–12, 2026, at Queen’s Landing Hotel, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada www.ontariothoraciccancer.ca/agenda #ThoracicCPD #MacCPD

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

A helpful roundup of key developments in lung cancer from February. For those working in lung cancer research and care, summaries like this are a great way to stay connected to the broader momentum across the ecosystem. www.curetoday.com/view/top-5-l...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Save the Date - Looking forward to presenting this June at the Fourth Annual Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer and Pleural Disease Diagnostics and Treatment Conference hosted by University of Florence in Italy. www.ipogresearch.org/annual-meeti...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Congratulations to all the Canadian hospitals ranked in the Newsweek World's Best Hospitals 2026. A big shout-out to University Health Network - Toronto General Hospital for ranking #2 overall in the world - a remarkable achievement. rankings.newsweek.com/worlds-best-...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Hospital-based research has always been where discovery meets reality. The perspectives shared in this article are an important reminder that impact, not publication count. Research shouldn’t just inform care. It should transform it. www.oha.com/news/return-...?

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Health System News Return on Investment and Real-World Impact of Hospital-Based Research

By:  Lehana Thabane, PhD, Co-Chair, OHA Research and Innovation Committee, Vice-President Research, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Scientific Director, Research Institute of St. Joe's…

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Congratulations to St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University, both were recognized as one of the region’s top employers. www.canadastop100.com/niagara/

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Today is #WorldCancerDay - a global reminder that awareness, education, and equity are just as powerful as innovation. Around the world, millions of lives can be changed through prevention, early detection, and access to evidence-based care. Today, and every day, we move forward together. 🌍

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

McMaster has been ranked 42nd in the world and 4th in Canada for Medical & Health Studies in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject. news.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster-amo...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Wishing you a happy holiday season and a special thank you to all the frontline workers who will be spending the holidays away from their families to care for ours.

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

If you missed the ASCO 2025 North America Conference on Lung Cancer, get the highlights from Lung Cancer Considered Podcast. www.iaslc.org/iaslc-news/l...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

A new review in Health and Technology offers a synthesis of where artificial intelligence stands today in lung cancer detection, and where it needs to go next. www.springerprofessional.de/en/a-review-...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

A throwback to this time last year at @ircad France for the Advanced Course in Robotic-assisted Thoracic Surgery. It's always a pleasure to connect and share with my talented colleagues from across Europe and North America.

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

As Lung Cancer Awareness month draws to a close, a reminder that anyone with lungs can get lung cancer. Detecting and treating lung cancer early is important for our patients outcomes and continued screening is important especially for high risk patients.

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Honoured to be part of the research and innovation stories from St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, in The Research Institute of St. Joe's Hamilton annual report for the 2024-2025. reports.rsjh.ca/2024/thoraci...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Our work from 3 years ago, "An Artificial Intelligence Algorithm to Predict Nodal Metastasis in Lung Cancer" the beginnings of our work in AI and lung cancer detection. www.annalsthoracicsurgery.org/article/S000...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

The future of lung cancer detection is shifting rapidly, and this episode of Exploring AI in Oncology highlights some of the reasons for these shifts. A key message: equitable, effective screening requires technology, data, & operational excellence working together. oncdata.com/mary-pasquin...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The Annual Thoracic Surgery Gala on November 7th was an inspiring evening, a chance to celebrate our exceptional residents, fellows, and the ongoing tradition of excellence within McMaster Thoracic Surgery. A special thank you to Judith Yous for organizing such a wonderful event.

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Thank you to those that have served, and continue to serve #LestWeForget

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Sharing this episode of Thinking Thoracic from STS, spotlighting the VERITAS trial. A meaningful step toward greater precision, fewer unnecessary procedures, and better outcomes for our patients. A good listen for anyone in thoracic oncology. www.sts.org/podcasts/16-...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Interested in learning more about the work we are doing at NodeAI? We are proud to be pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in thoracic oncology. www.vumedi.com/video/ai-gui...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month As a thoracic surgeon, I’ve seen how much of a difference early detection can make. When lung cancer is found at an earlier stage, treatment options expand and outcomes improve dramatically.

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

It is my honour to welcome Prof. Moishe Liberman who has been a mentor and a significant influence on my career. His deep knowledge of both the clinical & entrepreneurial landscapes will be an incredible asset to our team as we continue to innovate and push the boundaries of AI in lung cancer care.

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Congratulations to McMaster's next Chancellor, Nicholas Brathwaite. As a proud member of the McMaster community, I look forward to his leadership and the inspiration he’ll bring to our students, faculty, and partners. news.mcmaster.ca/nicholas-bra...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Proud to see McMaster University ranked #4 in Maclean’s 2025 "Canada’s Best Medical Doctoral Universities" rankings. This recognition reflects the incredible dedication of our entire team, who continue to push boundaries in education, research, and patient care. news.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster-ran...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Proud moment for the NodeAI team. Grateful to the McMaster Seed Fund for their support as we continue advancing AI-driven lung cancer diagnostics. This investment brings us one step closer to transforming lung cancer staging and building a leading Canadian medtech company.

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

The Government of Canada’s consultation on its next Artificial Intelligence Strategy is an important opportunity to ensure that innovation remains safe, equitable, and patient-centered. I encourage all stakeholders to share their insights before October 31. ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

October is Healthy Lung Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of protecting and maintaining the health of your lungs. 🫁 Detecting and treating lung cancer early is important for our patients outcomes and continued screening is important especially for high risk patients.

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The AIM-HIGH trial demonstrates the potential of biological staging. Using a 14-gene profile, to identify early-stage patients who truly benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy, moving beyond size and nodes to the biology of the disease. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Thanks to McMaster’s innovation programs and support, we’re turning ideas into solutions that can truly make a difference. brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/mcm...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Congratulations to U of T (#1), McGill University (#2) and McMaster University (#4) for their strong showing in the NTU 2025 Rankings - Medicine (Canadian rank) All three landed in the top 65 worldwide. nturanking.csti.tw/ranking/ByYC...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

I'm looking forward to heading to Montreal to present at the Canadian Surgery Forum next week. If you are attending I welcome the opportunity to connect. Please don’t hesitate to reach out in advance or introduce yourself during the event.

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer. Detecting and treating lung cancer early is important for our patients outcomes and continued screening is important especially for high risk patients. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vi...

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

I'm looking forward to heading to Montreal to present at the Canadian Surgery Forum this September. For more information on this event and to register visit www.canadiansurgeryforum.com

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Waël Hanna @wchanna.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

This article on legal readiness for AI in healthcare caught my attention, as CMO of NodeAI, it reinforces why we've built compliance & ethical considerations from day one. Where do you think liability should ultimately rest when AI assists in clinical decisions? www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/le...

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