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Queen’s Relay for Life ready to fundraise for cancer research | Queen's Gazette The annual overnight event continues a two-decade, student-led tradition of raising awareness and funds.

This incredible @queensuhealth.bsky.social student-led annual event supports advancing #cancerresearch & patient support programs @sinclaircri.bsky.social & @cctg.bsky.social all through the @cancersociety.bsky.social! Learn how to sign up &/or donate ⬇️ #RelayForLife
www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor...

12.03.2026 13:05 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Exciting news! A new funding opportunity led by @src-crs.bsky.social in partnership with @ccsresearch.bsky.social & @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social is coming soon! Up to $25M to advance #clinicaltrials across #Canada. Launching April 22!

12.03.2026 12:15 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Celebrating the Art of Research | Queen's Gazette The contest invites the Queen’s community to share unique perspectives of their research.

So many exciting categories AND special prizes! Contest closes April 6th - full details ⬇️ #CancerResearch
www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor...

11.03.2026 08:12 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Celebrating the strength, courage and brilliance of women everywhere. Happy #IWD2026! #GiveToGain #InternationalWomensDay

08.03.2026 13:06 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Today at 4:00! Who will you be cheering for? To get your tickets and/or make a donation, click ⬇️ #CancerResearch

07.03.2026 11:02 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Grounded in Groundshot Episode 2: Meet Prof. Elizabeth Eisenhauer
Grounded in Groundshot Episode 2: Meet Prof. Elizabeth Eisenhauer YouTube video by Bishal Gyawali

If you haven’t seen it yet, don’t miss out! This amazing podcast covers a variety of topics, including the founding of our Cancer Research Institute at Queen's in 2001—now known as @sinclaircri.bsky.social. Well done @eaeisenhauer.bsky.social & @oncologybg.bsky.social 👏👏

youtu.be/-ajQveVr1n0

06.03.2026 18:54 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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The #QMedvsCancer hockey game is this Saturday! Come watch @queensuhealth.bsky.social med students take on their profs at #SlushPuppiePlace here in beautiful #YGK. Funds will be matched by @ccsresearch.bsky.social Please consider buying tickets &/or donating to this great cause ⬇️
t.co/YBbwTrWDFq

05.03.2026 11:53 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1

Spending 10 mins on this survey can help shape a tool that supports better cancer treatment decisions. Your input matters—take the survey today! #CancerCare #PatientAdvocacy

03.03.2026 17:27 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Government of Canada and partners invest over $41M to advance cancer prevention research and improve early detection - Canada.ca Cancer touches nearly every family in Canada. It is the leading cause of death in the country, and it is estimated to cost the health care system, patients, and families nearly $37.7 billion every yea...

Congratulations to our CBG division's Dr Sheela Abraham @haemev.bsky.social and to all who were awarded a CIHR Team Grant: Bringing Biology to Cancer Prevention! A remarkable step forward in advancing early diagnosis and preventive strategies. @queensuhealth.bsky.social www.canada.ca/en/institute...

26.02.2026 21:46 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Exceptional rapid-fire talks—well done! 👏👏 Congrats to all award winners, including Andrew Garven, one of our @sinclaircri.bsky.social PhD students! Watch Andrew's talk, “Decoding epithelial plasticity: Exploring SWI-SNF complex mutations on bladder cancer progression,” starting ~16:36 below.

24.02.2026 19:03 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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2025 Order of Ontario appointees | Queen's Alumni Queen’s alumnus Stephen J. R. Smith, Sc’72, LLD’17, one of the country’s leading financial services entrepreneurs and philanthropists, is among 30 appointees to the Order of Ontario, the province’s hi...

Thrilled to see Dr. Jamaica Cass, a former #PhD student in our CBG division (Drs. Elliott & Raptis), named one of 5 #QueensU outstanding appointees to the #OrderofOntario! Congrats Jamaica & all honorees!👏 @queensuhealth.bsky.social
www.queensu.ca/alumni/news/...

19.02.2026 14:18 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Cancer is a liar, and Dr. Paul Kubes is building the mirror that shows the truth.
Cancer is a liar, and Dr. Paul Kubes is building the mirror that shows the truth. YouTube video by Queen's Health Sciences

Cancer is a master of disguise... and our CBG division's Dr. Paul Kubes (#QueensU's #CERC in #Immunophysiology & #Immunotherapy) and team are working to reveal it. Watch Dr. Kubes bring #cancer into focus. #cancerresearch #immunesystem
youtu.be/-YOQTZZxZ8s

17.02.2026 16:23 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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This #FamilyDay, we honor every family touched by #cancer and celebrate the transformative advances made possible by #research. United, we are stronger. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨ #cancerresearch

16.02.2026 12:00 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Today marks the day in 1965 when the Canadian flag was raised for the very first time. 🍁 Happy 🇨🇦 #FlagDay!

15.02.2026 16:19 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science! 🌟 Celebrating the brilliant minds breaking barriers, sparking innovation, & inspiring future generations to dream bigger. Here’s to curiosity, discovery, and the power of science! 💡🔬 #WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #IDWGS2026

11.02.2026 13:50 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Coming soon! Dr. Ebos @ebos.bsky.social will be presenting in our @sinclaircri.bsky.social seminar series on Feb 26 at 4 PM. Questions? Send us an email: scri@queensu.ca #ResearchTalk #SeminarAlert #CancerResearch #CancerDrugResistance @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social

10.02.2026 11:36 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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Dr. Annette Hay @sinclaircri.bsky.social studies how the body's own immune system can be engineered to fight cancer. Her story tells us how patients play an important role in the clinical trials that lead to new treatments: bit.ly/4qcYz05

#WorldCancerDay #QueensU

04.02.2026 17:55 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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On #WorldCancerDay and every day, we stand united to support those affected by cancer and promote care that truly puts people first. Together, we can inspire change! #UnitedByUnique #WCD2026 #CancerResearch

04.02.2026 12:47 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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We are excited to welcome Dr. Alyson Mahar from our CCE division as the next speaker in our weekly seminar series! To see more upcoming speakers, please visit our website: scri.queensu.ca/about-us/sem...
#CancerResearch

02.02.2026 19:01 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

🚨Trainee Opportunities Alert!🚨
We are seeking up to 2 learners (grad students, residents, post-docs at #Queensu) to join our Exec Mgmt Cttee & play a key leadership role in the Institute. Apply by Feb 18. Details? Email us at scri@queensu.ca
#TraineePositions #Leadership

29.01.2026 18:32 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Home | Sinclair Cancer Research Institute | School of Medicine | Queen's University

Calling 3rd and 4th year undergrads supervised by SCRI faculty members within the Faculties of @queensuhealth.bsky.social & #QUartsci at #queensu: Apply now for our 2026 Summer Studentships in Cancer Research!
Info: scri.queensu.ca
Questions? 📧scri@queensu.ca
#CancerResearch #undergrad

27.01.2026 18:08 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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We're stoked for next week's seminar by Dr. Marie Siwicki
@ucalgary.bsky.social Everyone is welcome! Need more info? Please send us an email: scri@queensu.ca @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social

20.01.2026 13:08 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

This week! And we can't wait! Thursday at 4:00. Right here #SCRI in beautiful #ygk. #gerionc #cancer #aging

19.01.2026 13:29 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Save the dates! More info coming soon. We're pleased to announce SIX upcoming speakers in our @sinclaircri.bsky.social seminar series. @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social
#cancerresearch

15.01.2026 15:37 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Pleased to announce the first speaker in our @sinclaircri.bsky.social 2026 seminar series! Dr. Haase of UBC Nursing, hosted by our CCE division's Dr. Galica, will be presenting on Jan 22nd. Everyone is welcome! Qs? Please email scri@queensu.ca @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social

19.12.2025 13:40 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
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Q&A: Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer with Dr. Christopher Mueller and Sydney Shepherd - Ovarian Cancer Canada Learn how Dr. Christopher Mueller and Sydney Shepherd are developing mDETECT, a blood test for early detection and monitoring of ovarian cancer, including high-risk BRCA carriers and rare subtypes.

Our @sinclaircri.bsky.social Dr Mueller & PhD student Sydney Shepherd are studying mDETECT, a simple blood test that looks for DNA changes to help find & track ovarian cancer. They recently sat down for a Q&A with #OvarianCanada. More on this important research ⬇️
ovariancanada.org/news-stories...

18.12.2025 17:22 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0