The Riddell Centre for Cancer Immunotherapy is committed to engaging the local community, raising awareness about the role the immune system can play in fighting cancer, and spreading knowledge about the research process. To do this, we participate in and host community events where researchers can engage with the general public.
Title: Cracking the Cancer Code - Part 5: Precision Cancer Medicine
Date: November 8, 2023
Description: This discussion focuses on tailor-made therapeutics for each patient's unique disease, and how they are transforming the landscape of cancer treatment. You will get first hand insights into the ground-breaking research that underpins these innovations, as researchers delve into the molecular intricacies of cancer. You’ll have a unique chance to hear from individuals who have been instrumental in this journey, as their tissue donations paved the way for these revolutionary therapies.
Title: Cracking the Cancer Code: Part 4: The Power of Microbes
Date: April 11, 2023
Description: From the lab to the real world, researchers right here in Alberta are dedicating their lives to limiting the impact of a cancer diagnosis for all patients and their loved ones. The six-part speaker series brings researchers, clinicians, and the public together to talk about the future of cancer care. Part 4 shed light on the relationship between microbes and health, followed by insights into the power of microbes in cancer care, and the relationship between microbes, the immune system and cancer.
Title: Cracking the Cancer Code: Part 3: The Gene Therapy Revolution
Date: February 3, 2023
Description: From the lab to the real world, researchers right here in Alberta are dedicating their lives to limiting the impact of a cancer diagnosis for all patients and their loved ones. The six-part speaker series brings researchers, clinicians, and the public together to talk about the future of cancer care. Part 3 explored the history of gene therapy, how it is being used right here in Alberta to improve patient outcomes, and looked forward at its promise for cancer patients and beyond.
Title: Cracking the Cancer Code: Part 1: Cancer, Immunity and Evolution
Date: October 17, 2022
Description: From the lab to the real world, researchers right here in Alberta are dedicating their lives to limiting the impact of a cancer diagnosis for all patients and their loved ones. The six-part speaker series brings researchers, clinicians, and the public together to talk about the future of cancer prevention, treatment, and beyond. Part 1 explored the history of cancer, its evolution with our immune system and delved into novel treatments at the forefront of the war against cancer.
Title: WICC Alberta 2nd Annual Learning Breakfast
Date: June 16, 2022
Description: The Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade host their 2nd Annual Learning Breakfast where they showcase the impact of their funding efforts.
Title: You're making a new life-saving research possible
Date: May 12, 2022
Description: Dr. Franz Zemp is part of ACTION (the Alberta Cellular Therapy Immune Oncology Initiative) at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute at the University of Calgary. Led by Dr. Doug Mahoney, this team of doctors and scientists are developing next-generation immunotherapies that train the patient’s immune system to target and kill cancer.
Title: How CAR T-cell therapy is changing the landscape of cancer care in Alberta
Date: February 4, 2022
Description: Video that is part of the OWN.Cancer video campaign. "Nothing can prepare you to hear the words, “You have cancer”. At just 27 years old, that was Donato Bernardo’s reality. He went through five years of treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation and a stem cell transplant. The cancer just kept coming back. Thanks to immunotherapy research happening right here in Alberta, Donato and patients like him and renewed hope.
Title: How we will OWN.CANCER
Date: October 6, 2021
Details: Canada’s largest, most comprehensive stand-alone cancer care centre is coming to life in Calgary this very second. Concrete walls rising to the big prairie sky will shelter 1.3 million square feet of world-leading cancer care, research and education. The Alberta Cancer Foundation and the University of Calgary are partnering together with one mission — to raise $250 million in support of improved cancer research, treatment and care at the new Calgary Cancer Centre when it opens its doors in 2023.
Title: Idea Exchange: Transforming Cancer Care - Research, Innovation, and Collaboration
Date: June 10, 2021
Description: Video that is part of the University of Calgary's Idea Exchange program. One in two Canadians is expected to develop cancer in their lifetimes, but cancer’s impact is not limited to the individual patient – it touches our families, friends and loved ones.
Title: Cellular therapy for chronic diseases.
Date: May 3, 2021
Description: Podcast episode featuring Dr. Douglas Mahoney for the Mini Medical School 2020 - 2021 series on cellular therapy for chronic diseases.
Title: Charbonneau Late Night Lab: Causes to Cures
Date: June 21, 2019
Description: The Charbonneau Cancer Institute at the University of Calgary hosted a free lecture, Late Night Lab at Studio Bell, on May 31st. The lecture titled, "Cancer 101: Causes to Cures", was hosted by Dr. Jennifer Chan. We heard from cancer experts about cutting edge research taking place here in Calgary.
Check out the latest news from the Riddell Centre.
UCalgary News
Date: November 14, 2024
Alberta Cancer Foundation
Date: November 30, 2023
Calgary Herald
Date: November 30, 2023
CTV News
Date: November 30, 2023
Canadian Cancer Trials Group
Date: August 2, 2023
Global News
Date: December 22, 2022
Calgary Herald
Date: March 30, 2022
OWN.Cancer
Date: January 31, 2022
UCalgary News
Date: October 26, 2021
UCalgary News
Date: March 5, 2021
ScienceDaily
Date: August 29, 2017
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Date: August 28, 2017
