MOHCCN Researchers Share Their Biobanking Initiatives With the Network

On Wednesday, April 15, MOHCCN members conducting Network-funded projects in the biobanking space presented their ongoing work in precision oncology to Network members as part of the MOHCCN seminar series.

This event was co-chaired by Jennifer Graham, MOHCCN Patient Working Group member, and by Véronique LeBlanc, PhD, Network Program Manager and Scientific Writer, TFRI.

Watch the full video

Opening remarks

André Veillette, MD - Executive Director, MOHCCN

Research presentations

Canadian Tissue Repository Network (CTRNet)

• Anne-Marie Mes-Masson, PhD, FRSC, FCAHS - Professor, Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal; Associate Scientific Director, Basic and Translational Research, Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CR-CHUM); MOHCCN consortium lead (MOH-Q)
• Peter Watson, MB BChir, FRCPC - Professor of Pathology, University of British Columbia; Staff Pathologist, BC Cancer; Senior Scientist, BC Cancer Research Centre
  

How all Canadians can be part of Canada's DNA: Smaller projects with big aims

• Nadine Caron, MD - General and Endocrine Surgeon, University Hospital of Northern BC; Professor, Surgery, University of British Columbia (UBC), Northern Medical Program and Department of Surgery; Founding Co-Director, UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health; First Nations Health Authority Chair in Cancer and Wellness, UBC

The presentation was part of MOHCCN Seminar Series, which features virtual talks from MOHCCN research partner investigators and trainees, providing a platform for MOHCCN members to share their ongoing work in precision oncology with the wider Network. 

Learn about past and upcoming seminars.