/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - The Terry Fox Research Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, BC Cancer Agency, Joined By Health Minister Jane Philpott, Will Announce New Precision Medicine Initiative To Mark World Cancer Day/

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.  

When:	Friday, February 3, 2017
Time:	12:35-1:35 p.m.
Where:	7^th Floor Research Atrium, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
	610 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 2M9
Speakers Include:	Dr. Jane Philpott, Minister of Health
	Dr. Victor Ling, President, Terry Fox Research Institute
	Dr. Rama Khokha, Interim Research Director, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
	Dr. Malcolm Moore, President, BC Cancer Agency
	Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville North-Burlington
	Adam Green, Cancer Survivor, Terry Fox Foundation
	Dr. François Bénard, Vice-President Research, BC Cancer Agency
	Dr. Lillian Siu, Senior Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

SOURCE Terry Fox Research Institute

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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