Rural communities face higher risk of lung cancer from radon

Research conducted using CanPath data, including Atlantic PATH found that at least one in five lung cancer cases diagnosed are found in people who have never smoked. Our colleague, Dr. Aaron Goodarzi has written a new article on the risks of lung cancer that rural communities face as a result of exposure to radon. Full article: https://troymedia.com/health/cancer-risk-from-radon-gas-is-higher-in-rural-communities/

New Publication – Psychosocial factors, health behaviors and risk of cancer incidence

We are pleased to share that a new publication from the Psychosocial Factors and Cancer Incidence (PSY-CA) consortium have been published in Cancer Epidemiology. Led from the Netherlands by Dr. Lonneke van Tuijl and Dr. Joost Dekker, this study includes 18 cohorts with more than 300,000 participants including Atlantic PATH, the Ontario Health Study and CARTaGENE from CanPath. Our local team members include Mr. Read more about New Publication – Psychosocial factors, health behaviors and risk of cancer incidence[…]

Upcoming @CanPath Trainee Webinar on the built environment, metabolites and cancer risk

How does our environment (ex. green spaces, walkability, light at night, air pollution) impact our risk of breast, prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers? And, could the information in our blood, combined with details about our health and lifestyle, help predict the risk of developing breast cancer in the future? 🌱🔬 Join us on Monday, January Read more about Upcoming @CanPath Trainee Webinar on the built environment, metabolites and cancer risk[…]

Dr. John Lewis at #CCRC2023

Dr. John Lewis is a Professor in the Department of Oncology at the University of Alberta and the Bird Dogs Chair in Translational Oncology. Dr. Lewis’ research interests include translational prostate cancer research, and the Lewis Lab utilizes real-time intravital imaging of the tumour microenvironment to learn about the critical steps of cancer progression, including the growth of new Read more about Dr. John Lewis at #CCRC2023[…]

Dr. Trevor Dummer and Mohadeseh Ahmadi at #CCRC2023

Dr. Trevor Dummer will be attending the Canadian Cancer Research Conference. Dr. Dummer is the co-Scientific Director for CanPath, an Associate Professor at the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia, the Canadian Cancer Society Chair in Primary Prevention, and Affiliated Scientist, BC Cancer. Dr. Dummer’s research interests include how the Read more about Dr. Trevor Dummer and Mohadeseh Ahmadi at #CCRC2023[…]

Manitoba Representation at #CCRC2023 (Hrubeniuk, Briek, Katyal)

The Manitoba Tomorrow Project will be well represented at the Canadian Cancer Research Conference. Dr. Sachin Katyal is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba, Senior Scientist at CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute, and Director of the Manitoba Tumour Bank. Dr. Katyal is the Manitoba Tomorrow Project representative on the CanPath National Strategic Advisory Council. Read more about Manitoba Representation at #CCRC2023 (Hrubeniuk, Briek, Katyal)[…]

Dr. Jennifer Vena and Dr. Rachel Murphy at #CCRC2023

Dr. Jennifer Vena and Dr. Rachel Murphy will be attending the Canadian Cancer Research Conference from Alberta and British Columbia. Dr. Vena is the Scientific Director of Alberta’s Tomorrow Project and a Research Scientist at CancerControl Alberta with Alberta Health Services. Dr. Vena’s research interests focus on lifestyle behaviours and prevention of cancer and chronic Read more about Dr. Jennifer Vena and Dr. Rachel Murphy at #CCRC2023[…]

Ethan Ring & Dr. Cindy Feng at #CCRC2023

Ethan Ring is a third year Masters student in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University. His research interests include environmental carcinogens and their role in cancer development.   Ethan will be presenting a poster at the Canadian Cancer Research Conference from his graduate work on the association between potential asbestos exposure and Read more about Ethan Ring & Dr. Cindy Feng at #CCRC2023[…]

CanPath at #CCRC2023: Canada’s Largest Population Laboratory for Cancer Research

Dr. Philip Awadalla, Scientific Director of CanPath, and Patient Partner/Atlantic PATH participant, Pauline McIntyre, will chair a panel at the Canadian Cancer Research Conference, “CanPath: Canada’s Largest Population Laboratory for Cancer Research” on Monday, November 13th at 11:40 AST. Presenters include Dr. Dylan O’Sullivan, Dr. Samina Abidi, Dr. Sara Nejatinamini, and Dr. Vikki Ho. Dr. Dylan O’Sullivan is Read more about CanPath at #CCRC2023: Canada’s Largest Population Laboratory for Cancer Research[…]

Dr. Jennifer Brooks at #CCRC2023

Dr. Jennifer Brooks is the Executive Director of CanPath and an Assistant Professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Dr. Brooks’ research interests include breast cancer epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, imaging biomarkers of breast cancer risk and response to treatment; and survivorship.  Dr. Brooks will be attending the conference alongside two of her Read more about Dr. Jennifer Brooks at #CCRC2023[…]