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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

Explore our directory of ICES Scientists who support province-wide research collaboration.

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Publications

Journal Article
23/04/2025

Real-world comparative effectiveness and safety of pertuzumab in patients with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer: a pan-Canadian population-based cohort study

Muñoz CE, Dai WF, Cheung WY, de Oliveira C, Pataky RE, Ding PQ, Tran DA, Aurangzeb Z, Nagamuthu C, Liu N, Lethbridge L, McClure C, Vriends K, Xiong H, Folkins C, Somayaji C, Peacock S, Alvi R, Turner D, O’Conaill C, McDonald T, Urquhart R, Kendell C, Dowden J, Strumpf E, Denburg A, Beca JM, Mercer RE, Tadrous M, Takhar P, Chan KKW; CanREValue Collaboration. Int J Cancer. 2025; Apr 23 [Epub ahead of print].

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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
2024 – 2026

Neighbourhood walkability and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: A population-based study

Granting Agency
AHSC AFP Innovation Fund
Principal Investigators
Mozessohn L
Co-Investigators
Cheung M, Chan K, Booth G
Grant Type
Innovation Fund
Grant Amount
$105,854
Grant
2024 – 2025

Congenital syphilis: Evaluating the fidelity and reach of enhanced prenatal syphilis screening recommendations in Ontario

Granting Agency
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Principal Investigators
Saeed S, Guan T
Co-Investigators
Carter M, Featherstone A, Ospina M, Richard-Greenblatt M, Stoner B, Tran LV, Velez M
Grant Type
Catalyst
Grant Amount
$100,000
Grant
2024 – 2025

Inequities in the delivery of oncology care for women with breast cancer in Ontario, Canada – A real-world data study

Granting Agency
AHSC AFP Innovation Fund
Principal Investigators
Giffoni D
Co-Investigators
Blanchette P, Trudeau M
Grant Type
New Investigator
Grant Amount
$32,500
Grant
2023 – 2024

The impact of healthcare disparities among Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and cancer centres in Ontario, Canada – Real-world data evidence

Granting Agency
Lawson Health Research Institute
Principal Investigators
Giffoni D
Co-Investigators
Blanchette P, Trudeau M
Grant Type
New Investigator
Grant Amount
$18,763
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

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 – 2024

Physical, psychological, and functional late effects and healthcare 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
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Awards & Recognition

Awards & Recognition
07/01/2025

Merit Award

2024-26: Merit Award, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, awarded to Dr. Genevieve Bouchard-Fortier.

Awards & Recognition
07/01/2025

Chair’s Award for Outstanding Research Potential

2019-2020: Chair’s Award for Outstanding Research Potential, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Toronto, awarded to Dr. Genevieve Bouchard-Fortier for demonstrating outstanding dedication, ability and research potential in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology.

Awards & Recognition
04/10/2024

Order of Canada

2024: Dr. Rabeneck was appointed for her leadership in colorectal cancer screening and prevention. She led the roll-out of ColonCancerCheck, the first province-wide colorectal cancer screening program in the country. The success of it influenced the development of similar programs across Canada and internationally.

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.

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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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