Our Mission and Vision
The Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) seeks to improve significantly the outcomes of cancer research for the patient through a highly collaborative, team-oriented, milestone-based approach to research that will enable discoveries to translate quickly into practical solutions for cancer patients worldwide.
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Zhe Jiang of Toronto General Hospital reviews a poster at TFRI inaugural meeting in Vancouver, May 22-24
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January 27, 2010 - TFF-funded researchers make key discovery into gene mutations for the two most common types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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January 22, 2010 - TFRI senior advisor carries Olympic torch in BC leg of national relay
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Vancouver 2010 Terry Fox Award will honour Olympian at 2010 winter games For more information, click here ...
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November 2, 2009 - Foundation Announces Institute to Manage its Complete Portfolio of Research Programs
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BC Node Leader Dr. Simon Sutcliffe Awarded Terry Fox Award For more about the award, click here ...
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CBC’s The Current July 7, 2009: Lung Cancer Screening StudyListen to audio ...
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TFRI Project Identification and Selection Processfull details ...
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June 9, 2009 - National early lung cancer detection study finds nine cancers in six months
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TFRI President and Scientific Director Dr. Victor Ling welcomes participants to inaugural meeting on May 22 in Vancouver
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2009 TFF-CIHR RFA for New Frontiers Program Project Grants
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Sept, 17, 2008 – Early lung cancer detection study launched
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Aug. 25, 2008 - Groundbreaking partnership announced with Alberta Cancer Board
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Jul. 7, 2008 - Selective Therapies Target Identification program announced in partnership with OICR
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Jul. 1, 2008 - Scientific Director, Dr. Victor Ling appointed officer of the Order of Canada
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