Sinclair Cancer Research Institute

Celebrating the strength, courage and brilliance of women everywhere. Happy #IWD2026! #GiveToGain #InternationalWomensDay

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

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 👏👏

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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 ⬇️
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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

Thank you to the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute at Queens University for hosting my visit this week. It was fantastic to share our science from Roswell Park and to meet with so many investigators and trainees. @sinclaircri.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social @roswellpark.bsky.social

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...

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.

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
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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
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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

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

In this series, we get to know giants in the field of oncology beyond their CVs.

Whether you are a trainee, a senior oncologist, researcher, or someone with a lived experience of cancer, these conversations aim to uplift and inspire you to do exceptional things!

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

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

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

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

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...
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🚨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

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

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

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

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
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The Challenge Trial: How a world-first clinical trial shows exercise improves colon cancer survival. Funded by the Canadian Cancer Society, a groundbreaking clinical trial has proven that physical activity can improve survival for colon cancer. The findings of the CCTG CO21 Challenge clinical trial…

Sharing a Canadian Cancer Society video featuring the CO21 CHALLENGE clinical trial that proved exercise improves colon cancer survival #TrialsThatMatter @cancersociety.bsky.social

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

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 ⬇️
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Congratulations to @sinclaircri.bsky.social associate member Dr Neil Renwick & team at #SEAMO on receiving a 2025 Provincial Innovation Fund Award, opening the door to earlier diagnosis & better care for patients across Ontario 👏👏👏 @queensuhealth.bsky.social
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Extracellular Vesicles Define Discrete Nano‐Based Niches Within the Human Haematopoietic System Stem cell niches are complex multi-signalling networks comprised of molecular cues and physical interactions, orchestrated by niche-resident cells and the extracellular factors they produce. The bone....

Please check out our newest publication identifying a new function of extracellular vesicles! dx.doi.org/10.1002/jev2...

The nerve to fight cancer | Queen's Gazette Associate professor Sebastien Talbot is paving the way for new cancer therapies through the nerve–immune connection

Dr. Sébastien Talbot, a member of #SCRI, explores how the nervous system might have an important role in treating tumors. Read all about how Dr. Talbot is advancing the field of cancer neuroscience ⬇️ @queensuhealth.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social
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