Goodman Cancer Research Centre Public Forum
As part of its mission to empower patients, caregivers and families dealing with cancer, the Goodman Cancer Research Centre organizes an annual series of four lectures at which leading experts discuss advances in cancer research.
The Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre presents
A reason to hope: Understanding and managing cancer
Session 2:
Pancreatic cancer research: A personalized approach that brings hope to patients
Facilitator:
THOMAS DUCHAINE, PhD
Professor, Department of Biochemistry
Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre
Panelists:
GEORGES ZOGOPOULOUS, MD
Scientist, RI-MUHC, Glen site
Cancer Research Program
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
Title: COMPASS: a clinical trial for selecting patient-tailored therapies for pancreatic cancer
MICHELLE CAPOBIANCO
Executive Director
Pancreatic Cancer Canada
ADELINE CUGGIA, MSc, CCGC
Research Coordinator/Genetic Counsellor
MUHC
Title: Integration of genetic counseling and screening for pancreatic cancer
ELISE MONAGHAN JOUBERT
Director of Development
MUHC Foundation
Patient interview
Success stories; interview with two patients (translated by facilitator)
Sessions are delivered in English. Question and Answer period is bilingual, in English and French.
Admission is free, but registration is required.
To register, please email communications.gcrc [at] mcgill.ca
Refreshments will be served.
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