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Press Releases
Below, you’ll find our most recent press releases. For further information on any of these stories, please contact our communications department.
You can also read about our research breakthroughs and other activities in our Latest News.
The Campbell Family Gives Record Support to Princess Margaret Hospital to Create The Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute
(June 3, 2008)
Canada’s leading cancer research centre announced today that a long-term gift of $37.5 million from the Campbell family will be recognized through the creation of The Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute (CFCRI) at Princess Margaret Hospital. The Campbell family’s support over the course of their association with Princess Margaret Hospital now totals $67.5 million, representing the largest cumulative private gift to cancer research in Canada.
PMH Researchers Activate New Cancer Drug Using Light and Oxygen
(May 18, 2007)
PMH researchers have developed a new cancer drug, triggered by a laser light. The process, known as photodynamic therapy (PDT), kills only cancer cells, leaving surrounding, healthy cells intact. The study is a collaboration between senior PMH scientists Drs. Gang Zheng and Brian Wilson. It was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences earlier this week.
Cancer Scientists Create “Human” Leukemia Process
(April 26, 2007)
Cancer researchers led by Dr. John Dick at Ontario Cancer Institute (OCI) have developed a method to convert normal human blood cells into “human” leukemia stem cells. The converted cells can replicate the entire disease process from the very moment it begins.
Landmark Awards in Medical Research Announced
(April 25, 2007)
MaRS Discovery District (MaRS) and Premier and Minister of Research and Innovation Dalton McGuinty announced the inaugural winners of the Premier’s Summit Award in Medical Research last night. The unprecedented award celebrates world-class research in Ontario and is the largest research prize ever awarded in Canada.
Princess Margaret Hospital Forges International Partnership
(April 19, 2007)
Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) and the Centro Di Riferimento Oncologico (Oncological Referral Center, National Cancer Institute), of Aviano, Italy, announced a partnership today to achieve their shared vision of advancing world-class cancer care that will ultimately reach well beyond the walls of their respective institutions.
Study Identifies Breast Density as the #1 Risk Factor for Breast Cancer
(January 17, 2007)
Scientists at The Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute at Princess Margaret Hospital have established that extensive dense tissue in the breast is a major risk factor for breast cancer.
Record Level Federal Grants Announced for University Health Network Scientists
(November 27, 2006)
University Health Network (UHN) today welcomed approximately $28-million in federal grants supporting five research teams in cancer stem cells, regenerative medicine, cancer biology, genomics, and cancer survivorship.
UHN Scientists Discover Stem Cells that Cause Colon Cancer
(November 20, 2006)
Scientists at University Health Network have discovered that colon cancer originates from rare colon cancer stem cells. This new knowledge is key for developing new targeted therapies that prevent recurrence of the disease. Only one in 57,000 colon tumour cells is a cancer stem cell.
Princess Margaret Hospital Launches Revamped Breast Cancer Centre
(September 10, 2006)
Yesterday, Princess Margaret Hospital announced that 5,382 walkers raised $17.2 million in The Weekend to End Breast Cancer, a two-day, 60 kilometre walk to raise funds for breast cancer research in Toronto. This is the fourth annual Weekend to End Breast Cancer walk in Toronto, a multi-day event that has raised $60 million to date.
University Health Network Campaign Draws Impressive Number of International Stars
(June 21, 2006)
Philip S. Orsino, O.C., Chair of the Board of Trustees of University Health Network (UHN) and Robert Bell, MD, President and CEO, today announced an impressive number of international clinical and research talents who have joined the network since the launch of its $500-million fundraising campaign. The announcement was made at UHN’s Annual General Meeting, which was open to the public.
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