BTRC news
May 2010
Rutka named President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
At the recent Annual Meeting of American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), The Hospital for Sick Children’s (SickKids) own Dr. James Rutka, a Neurosurgeon and Co-director & Principal Investigator at The Arthur and Sonia Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre as well as a Senior Scientist in Cell Biology, was named President of the organization. learn more
March 2010
SickKids discovery changes the recommended standard of care for children with rare brain tumour
For many patients, one of the most difficult aspects of cancer treatment is undergoing radiation therapy. New research led by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and funded in part by the Canadian Cancer Society, indicates that patients suffering from a rare form of paediatric brain cancer may now be spared from the debilitating effects of radiation. learn more
December 2009
SickKids-led international study identifies important piece of puzzling brain tumour
“Normal neural stem cells don’t keep multiplying,” says Dr. Annie Huang, principal investigator of the study, who is also a Staff Oncologist in the Paediatric Brain Tumour Program, Scientist, and Principal Investigator at the Arthur and Sonia Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre at SickKids. “Here, they have somehow lost the stop signal and keep growing.” learn more
November 2009
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Dr. Michael D. Taylor receives Canadian Cancer Society Award for Excellence in Cancer Research
On November 16, 2009 Dr. Michael D. Taylor was presented with the Canadian Cancer Society 2009 Young Investigator Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to basic biomedical research. Dr. Taylor joined the SickKids Research Institute in 2005. Complete information about this event and award can be found here.
June 2009
Brain tumour and blood repository database
Mr. James Loukides, a new member of our centre, has established a brain tumour and blood repository database. The launch of this program within SickKids is the first step leading to a collaborative effort among several hospitals in Toronto.
Cancer stem cell studies could open the door to personalized, targeted treatments for brain cancers - Dr. Peter Dirks Lab
Scientists in Toronto and in the United Kingdom have developed a new technique to efficiently grow cancer stem cells in the lab. This finding not only provides insight into how malignant brain tumours are formed; it is also a significant step forward in the quest to develop individualized therapy for patients with brain cancer. The research was published in the June 4 advance online edition of the journal Cell Stem Cell. learn more
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May 2009
Graham Peeters acknowledged with the Youth of the World award
Peeters, son of b.r.a.i.n.child president Elizabeth Peeters, was recognized for his community and volunteer activities all centred on raising awareness and funds for childhood brain tumours. He is the second Canadian to receive this award and the first Canadian Scout to be recognized.
Dr. Michael D. Taylor has been awarded one of Canada's Top 40 under 40 learn more.
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March 2009
On March 17, 2009 Dianne and Mike Traynor along with their medical consult Dr. Frost paid our centre a site visit. They met with children who have been affected by brain tumours, with the scientist at our centre and spent time with some volunteers key to the centre. It was a productive and enjoyable day and an excellent way to celebrate the one million dollar gift their Foundation generously provided to support the work of the Arthur and Sonia Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre.
Genetic research narrows in on cause of childhood brain cancer
Researchers hope the discovery of multiple genetic mutations leads to improved cancer treatments learn more
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January 2009
Todd Mainprize, MD
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Todd Mainprize from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre has joined our scientific group. His skills will be a welcome addition to the pool of talent at the BTRC.