TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2017 /CNW/ - To mark World Cancer Day (February 4), The Terry Fox Research Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and BC Cancer Agency will make a joint announcement about a new initiative in precision medicine that will benefit cancer patients across Canada and around the world. Federal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott, MP Pam Damoff will participate, along with leaders of the three organizations.
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Friday, February 3, 2017 |
| Time: |
12:35-1:35 p.m. |
| Where: |
7th Floor Research Atrium, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre |
| 610 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 2M9 |
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| Speakers Include: |
Dr. Jane Philpott, Minister of Health |
| Dr. Victor Ling, President, Terry Fox Research Institute |
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| Dr. Rama Khokha, Interim Research Director, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre |
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| Dr. Malcolm Moore, President, BC Cancer Agency |
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| Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville North-Burlington |
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| Adam Green, Cancer Survivor, Terry Fox Foundation |
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| Dr. François Bénard, Vice-President Research, BC Cancer Agency |
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| Dr. Lillian Siu, Senior Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre |
SOURCE Terry Fox Research Institute
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Media contacts: Jane Finlayson, UHN Senior Public Affairs Advisor, [email protected], 416-946-2846; Pamela Gole, Communications, BC Cancer Agency, [email protected], 604-877-6282; Kelly Curwin, TFRI Chief Communications Officer, [email protected], 778-237-8158
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