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In this issue
Improving our research portfolio
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Research is a core priority in the Canadian Cancer Society’s
new nationwide strategic plan.
This issue highlights how the strategic plan reinforces and expands the central role of
research in the Society’s mission throughout the redesign of our research programs.
Also in this issue: The promise of genomics
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| Redesigning the CCSRI research portfolio |
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For the first time in many years, our research portfolio is being
re-evaluated and redesigned
Read more in an interview with
CCSRI's director of research, Dr Christine Williams.
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| An update on the process of redesign |
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Redesigning an entire research portfolio doesn’t happen
overnight.
Read more about the Research
Cabinet, the extensive consultation process and the next steps.
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| The importance of fundamental research |
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A genomics primer
What was the Human Genome Project, what is “junk DNA” and why is the
amazing science of genomics so important for cancer research?
Read more
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| Personalized medicine? |
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The promise of genomics
Ten years after the completion of the Human Genome Project, are we on the
brink of an era of personalized medicine? Dr David Huntsman gives some insight into the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Read more
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December 2010
Volume 3 Issue 2 |
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Research portfolio news
June open letter open letter to research community
November redesign update
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Coming up
Look for the next issue of Research Connection in spring/summer 2011. |
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