From Lab to Bedside and Beyond: The Future of Cancer Research is Here

"From Lab to Bedside and Beyond: The Future of Cancer Research is Here" will showcase some of the exciting cancer research currently happening in Alberta. It will be hosted by Global Edmonton's Sports Reporter and cancer survivor, John Sexsmith. A question and answer period with the researchers will follow the presentation. We hope you can join us!

Our event will be hosted online and is free to attend.

Moderated by:

• John Sexsmith, Global Edmonton Sports Reporter

Co-hosted by:

• Dr. Hanne Ostergaard, Director, Cancer Research Institute of Northern Alberta
• Dr. Jennifer Chan, Scientific Director, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute

Cancer research success stories:

• "An Insider’s Look at Moving Research to the Patient: Opportunities and Challenges" by Dr. Michael Weinfeld, Research Scientist, Cross Cancer Institute; Professor, Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta

• "Bringing Made in Alberta Cancer Drugs to the Clinic: The Alberta Pre-Phase One Program" by Dr. John Mackey, Medical Oncologist, Cross Cancer Institute; Professor, Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta

• "Taking Our Alberta-Based Exercise Oncology Program Across Canada" by Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed, Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Director, Health and Wellness Lab and Thrive Centre University of Calgary

Registration opens on Wednesday, August 4th at 8:00 AM MT and closes on Tuesday, October 26th at 12:00 PM MT.

Please note: American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting will be provided at this event.

Once you register, you will receive an email on the day of the event (October 26th) with a link to access the online event.

For questions, please email us at eryne@tycoonevents.ca.