As the world’s attention is focused on COVID-19, what effect is this having on cancer research and clinical activity? How are oncologists balancing the safety of their patients with the need to deliver life-sustaining treatments?
The Goodman Cancer Research Centre is a recognized world-class research centre, contributing to innovative developments in the treatment and ultimately the cure for cancer. This state of the art Centre has energized cancer research at McGill, attracting internationally–renown investigators. These are exciting times, with an unprecedented collaboration between clinicians and basic scientists with the shared goal of investigating the nature of cancer and metastatic disease; working together to innovate, discover and develop new treatments for cancer patients.
Celebrating Success
Congratulations to Dr. Nahum Sonenberg for being awarded an honorary doctorate from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS).
Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Alain Nepveu's lab investigates how alterations in DNA repair and DNA damage responses contribute to the initiation and progression of cancer.
Latest Publication
Dr. Luke McCaffrey and Dr. Christopher Moraes & their research teams published a paper in Nature Communications which highlights a new technique that may lead to early and improved cancer detection.