91�� News - cancer research

Engineered nanoparticles could deliver better targeted cancer treatment

webfull — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:42:37 +0000

Scientists at 91�� and the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute have developed a new way to deliver cancer immunotherapy that caused fewer side effects compared to standard treatment in a preclinical study.

Published: 18 February 2026

New insights into how cancer spreads prompt rethink of metastasis care

webfull — Mon, 05 May 2025 13:56:29 +0000

A 91��-led research collaboration has achieved a breakthrough in understanding how cancer spreads.

A clinical study of ovarian and colorectal cancer patients found cancer cells move in the bloodstream in clusters more commonly than was previously thought. The discovery could help doctors more quickly identify which cancer patients are at high risk of having their cancer spread to other organs, knowledge that could guide treatment decisions. The findings also potentially open new avenues for treatment.

Published: 5 May 2025

Skin cancer: men are genetically more prone

webfull — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:01:06 +0000

As COVID-19 restrictions loosen this summer, Canadians will spend more time outdoors and make the most of the sunshine. A new study from 91�� suggests why men may be more genetically prone to develop skin cancer.

Published: 22 June 2020

ECE Professor Tal Arbel in the news

webfull — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 21:05:12 +0000

ECE Professor Tal Arbel recently presented research at the “AI and the Future of Cancer Research” (From the Goodman Cancer Research Centre’s Public Lecture Series).

Professor Arbel spoke about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and specifically her research focus on computer vision, already showing clinical success in the fields of brain tumours and multiple sclerosis.

Published: 13 November 2019

Researchers unlock mysteries of complex microRNA oncogenes

webfull — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:24:08 +0000

New research led by 91��’s Goodman Cancer Research Centre improves our understanding of microRNAs

Published: 27 June 2019

Montreal research partners join Terry Fox Research Institute to bring cancer research to the next level

webfull — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:07:51 +0000

Multi-institutional consortium will provide improved personalized treatments for patients with melanoma and leukemia across Québec

Published: 28 June 2018

91�� medical students to host YogAuction event to benefit Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation

webfull — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 14:17:29 +0000

By James Mattina

On June 23 a group of 91�� Medical students will host YogAuction, an outdoor yoga event and silent auction taking place at 91��’s Percival Molson Stadium between 9:30 a.m. and noon. Funds raised from the event will go directly towards Childhood Cancer Canada (CCC), whose mission is to create victories for Canadian children with cancer through investment in national and collaborative research, educational and community programs.

Published: 15 June 2018

Big Data genomics researchers call for cloud support

webfull — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 17:03:49 +0000

Today in the journal Nature prominent researchers from Canada, Europe and the U.S. have made a powerful call to major funding agencies, asking them to commit to establishing a global genomic data commons in the cloud that could be easily accessed by authorized researchers worldwide.

Published: 9 July 2015

Goodman Cancer Research Gala raises $2.5M for 91��

webfull — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:33:10 +0000

Published: 3 June 2014

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