Programs & Centres
There are multiple centres of excellence and programs within our institute, where significant resources have been invested in teams of outstanding talent and research activity.
Riddell Centre for Cancer Immunotherapy
The Riddell Centre for Cancer Immunotherapy is dedicated to advancing progress in cancer immunotherapy research and innovation.
Robson DNA Science Centre
The researchers of the Robson DNA Science Centre (RDSC) contribute to cancer prevention by studying how cells protect and repair DNA.
Cancer Screening, Detection and Risk Reduction Research
The multidisciplinary teams of investigators within the Cancer Screening, Detection and Risk Reduction Research Program (CanDoR) are dedicated to uncovering, enhancing, and highlighting cancer screening and detection strategies using diverse tools and datasets.
Calgary Brain Tumour Research Program
The Calgary Brain Tumour Research Program emphasizes collaborative research, where the diverse perspectives and expertise of a team of researchers are combined to address important fundamental and clinical research questions, using the most advanced technologies.
Ohlson Research Initiative
The Ohlson Research Initiative is a clinical effectiveness research program focused on creating knowledge that will lead to personalized therapy for head and neck cancer.
Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders Research Program
The Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders Research Program works to understand the distinct biology of childhood cancers, find new therapeutic approaches, reduce toxicity of current therapies, and improve patient experience.
Oncology Outcomes (O2) Program
The Oncology Outcomes (O2) Program focuses on real-world evidence (RWE) generation in oncology to accelerate clinical practice and policy impact with the end goal of improving patient outcomes.
Integrated Sarcoma Research Program (iSARP)
The Integrated Sarcoma Research Program (iSARP) is a multidisciplinary, team-based research program focused on cutting-edge research initiatives to improve treatment opportunities and outcomes for sarcoma patients.
Psychosocial Oncology and Survivorship
The Psychosocial Oncology and Survivorship program addresses the science and practice of the emotional, psychological, social, spiritual, and functional aspects of the patient's and family's experience of cancer as well as the interplay between behaviour, physical health, and well-being.