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Cancer Research Program

The Cancer Research Program studies the delivery of services across the continuum of cancer care. This includes cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment (surgery, systemic therapy and radiotherapy) and other cancer-related experiences within the initial years after diagnosis. Survivorship, palliation and end-of-life care are also examined.

Program Overview

Program Lead: Rinku Sutradhar
Program Coordinator: [email protected]

Scientists in the Cancer Research Program investigate numerous types of cancers, including:

  • Breast
  • Prostate
  • Lung
  • Colorectal
  • Cervical
  • Head and Neck
  • Lymphoma
  • Melanoma
  • Sarcoma

Additional research themes within the Cancer Program include:

  • Childhood cancer
  • Adolescent and young adult cancer
  • Cancer cost
  • Cancer symptom severity
  • Prediction models among patients with cancer

ICES Scientists for
Cancer Research

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Publications

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Partnerships & Collaborations

The Cancer Research Program is affiliated with multiple organizations and works collaboratively to advance cancer research across many sectors. An important partner organization is Ontario Health – Cancer Care Ontario with whom scientists are engaged in important policy-shaping research such as:

  • The provincial Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
  • The provincial Lung Cancer Screening Program
  • The provincial Cervical Cancer Screening Program
  • The Cancer System Quality Index
  • The Surgical Oncology Program
  • The Edmonton Symptom Assessment System
Cancer Care Ontario

Grants

Grant
2022 – 2024

The development of a tailored melanoma survivorship program in Ontario

Granting Agency
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation (JHCCF)
Principal Investigators
Francescutti V, Look Hong N
Co-Investigators
Goldberg M, Lee L, Lounsbury J, McWhirter E, Pond G, Seow H, Shaw E, Wright F
Grant Type
Project Grant
Grant Amount
$70,000
Grant
2021 – 2026

Improving outcomes across the cancer journey for adolescents and young adult with central nervous system tumours: the IMPACT-CNS cohort

Granting Agency
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Principal Investigators
Bartels U, Das S, Gupta S
Co-Investigators
Baxter NN, Hawkins CE, Hodgson DC, Lim-Fat MJ, Nathan PC, Pole JD, Purzner T, Sutradhar R, Tsang D
Grant Type
Project Grant
Grant Amount
$948,600
Grant
2021 – 2026

Nicotinamide chemoprevention for keratinocyte carcinoma in solid organ transplant recipients: a multicentre, pragmatic randomized trial

Granting Agency
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Principal Investigators
Chan A, Kim SJ
Co-Investigators
Au S, Beecker J, Chih SS, Gill JS, Gourishankar S, Jafarian F, Johnston O, Kalia S, Knoll G, Lam N, Mydlarski PR, Ponzo MG, Rao J, Sapir-Pichhadze R, Singer LG, Tomlinson GA
Grant Type
Project Grant
Grant Amount
$810,900
Grant
2021 – 2024

Physical, psychological, and functional late effects and health care use in survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer: a population-based study

Granting Agency
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Principal Investigators
Gupta S
Co-Investigators
Baxter NN, Nathan PC, Pole JD, Srikanthan A, Sutradhar R, Yuan Y
Grant Type
Project Grant
Grant Amount
$484,245
Grant
2021 – 2024

Expediting the drug approval process in oncology through access with evidence development schemes

Granting Agency
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Principal Investigators
Heath A, Pechlivanoglou P
Co-Investigators
Beca JM, Chan KK, Lee K
Grant Type
Project Grant
Grant Amount
$348,074
Grant
2021 – 2023

Development of a risk prediction tool for mortality after non-hepatic surgery in patients with cirrhosis

Granting Agency
AHSC AFP Innovation Fund
Principal Investigators
Nanji S
Co-Investigators
Bennett S, Flemming J, Groome P, Patel S
Grant Type
Innovation Fund
Grant Amount
$94,930
Grant
2021 – 2023

Hepatitis C prenatal and postpartum linkage to care and treatment desires

Granting Agency
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Principal Investigators
Biondi MJ, Feld JJ
Co-Investigators
Eastabrook GD, Elwood C, Flemming JA, Kushner T, Lyons LM, Mendlowitz AB
Grant Type
Project Grant
Grant Amount
$200,000
Grant
2021 – 2022

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on obstetrical care and maternal, perinatal and early childhood outcomes in Ontario

Granting Agency
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Principal Investigators
Campbell DM, Simpson AN
Co-Investigators
Baxter NN, Snelgrove JW, Sutradhar R
Grant Type
Operating Grant
Grant Amount
$149,827
Grant
2019 – 2024

Improving palliative care in the home and community: building CAPACITI (Community Access to PAlliative Care via Interprofessional primary care Teams Intervention)

Granting Agency
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Principal Investigators
Burge FI, Jakda A, Seow H
Co-Investigators
Barwich DB, Brouwers MC, Howard MI, Kelley ML, Kilbertus F, Kortes-Miller KM, Marshall D, Pond GR, Sinding C, Stajduhar KI, Urquhart RL, Winemaker S
Grant Type
Project Grant
Grant Amount
$1,216,350
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Awards & Recognition

Awards & Recognition
10/12/2020

Mentor Award

2020: Presented to Dr. Nancy Baxter by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Research Foundation. This award recognizes a member of the Society who has made outstanding contributions to the education and career development of trainees and other colleagues.

Awards & Recognition
17/11/2020

Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) Visiting Research Professorship

2020: Awarded to Dr. Linda Rabeneck. The award is presented to a member of CAG who is a proven teacher and an outstanding researcher.

Awards & Recognition
10/11/2020

Dr. Maurice McGregor Award

2020: Presented to Dr. Kelvin Chan by CADTH. The award recognizes early career rising stars in health technology assessment.

Awards & Recognition
06/01/2020

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Council Section Research Mentor Award

2019: Awarded to Dr. Linda Rabeneck in the Clinical Practice category. The award recognizes outstanding mentors in specific research area.

Awards & Recognition
21/11/2019

Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute Legacy Award

2019: Awarded to Dr. Nancy Baxter. This award is presented to a senior scientist who exemplifies the mission of the institute of generating new knowledge and translating scientific discoveries to improve patient health.

Awards & Recognition
31/08/2019

CanVECTOR Fellowship Award

2019: Awarded to Dr. Keerat Grewal for the project "Venous thromboembolism in patients discharged from the emergency department with ankle fractures requiring lower limb immobilization: a population-based study."

Awards & Recognition
24/07/2018

Excellence in Academics Award

2018: Awarded to Dr. Phillip Blanchette by the Oncology Department, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University.

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Discover ICES Research Programs

ICES’ wide-ranging research is organized into eight major programs. These programs support province-wide research collaboration and networking, as well as strategy development and resource planning.

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