Media Advisory - Canadian Cancer Society presents Awards for Excellence

Two Ontario scientists honoured with prestigious national awards

TORONTO, May 22, 2013 /CNW/ - Each year, the Canadian Cancer Society honours exceptional scientists who have made a significant contribution to progress in cancer research. This year, the Society honours two outstanding Ontario researchers at an awards ceremony and interactive panel discussion.

What:	The Canadian Cancer Society's 2012 Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research breakfast reception and presentation
	State of the Art: Cancer Research in the 21st Century, an interactive panel discussion with the recipients
When:	Friday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Who:	Award recipients
	Dr Steven Narod, Women's College Hospital, winner of the O. Harold Warwick Award
	Dr Aaron Schimmer, Ontario Cancer Institute, winner of the Canadian Cancer Society Young Investigator Award
	Speakers
	Christine Williams, VP, Research, Canadian Cancer Society
	Martin Kabat, CEO, Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division
	Panel
	Moderator: Dr Linda Penn (Ontario Cancer Institute)
	Panelists: Drs Narod and Schimmer and Society-funded researchers Dr Rayjean Hung, Mount Sinai Hospital) and Dr Anand Swaminath (Juravinski Cancer Centre)
	Special guests
	Sponsors of the O. Harold Warwick Award and Young Investigator Award
Where:	Round Room, 7th Floor, The Carlu, 444 Yonge St, Toronto

About the Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research
To learn more about the national Awards and other recipients across Canada, visit Canadian Cancer Society National Research Awards

About the Canadian Cancer Society
For 75 years, the Canadian Cancer Society has been with Canadians in the fight for life. We have been relentless in our commitment to prevent cancer, fund research and support Canadians touched by cancer. From this foundation, we will work with Canadians to change cancer forever so fewer Canadians are diagnosed with the disease and more survive. When you want to know more about cancer, visit our website at cancer.ca or call our toll-free bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1-888-939-3333 (TTY: 1-866-786-3934).

 

SOURCE: Canadian Cancer Society (Ontario Division)

Christine Koserski, Public Affairs, Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division: 416-323-7030; [email protected]