Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network
@marathonofhope.bsky.social
Inspired by Terry Fox, we're uniting patients, researchers, clinicians, administrators and donors from across Canada to accelerate precision medicine for the benefit of cancer patients.
Led by the Terry Fox Research Institute and the Terry Fox Foundation
Led by the Terry Fox Research Institute and the Terry Fox Foundation
Drs. Cescon and Elliott’s research team is one of five groups selected to be part of MOHCCN’s Data Sharing and Use Pilot Program which grants researchers access to Gold Cohort data for the first time ever, a first step to unlocking its game-changing potential.
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Network opens Gold Cohort data to researchers for the first time through new pilot program
Five research teams from across the country will use the Network’s robust dataset to accelerate precision oncology research, while testing and validating the Network’s data access and use protocols
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November 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Drs. Cescon and Elliott’s research team is one of five groups selected to be part of MOHCCN’s Data Sharing and Use Pilot Program which grants researchers access to Gold Cohort data for the first time ever, a first step to unlocking its game-changing potential.
tinyurl.com/yws3srse
tinyurl.com/yws3srse
These incredible strides would not be possible without the collective dedication and efforts of every researcher, clinician, administrator and patient on our Team Canada of Cancer Research. Together, we can help #FinishIt
@terryfoxresearch.bsky.social @terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social
@terryfoxresearch.bsky.social @terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
These incredible strides would not be possible without the collective dedication and efforts of every researcher, clinician, administrator and patient on our Team Canada of Cancer Research. Together, we can help #FinishIt
@terryfoxresearch.bsky.social @terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social
@terryfoxresearch.bsky.social @terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social
🤝We are now 53 member institutions strong, adding Saskatoon City Hospital - Saskatchewan Health Authority to our growing network!
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🤝We are now 53 member institutions strong, adding Saskatoon City Hospital - Saskatchewan Health Authority to our growing network!
🩺 Clinical data from 309 patients was also added to the Gold Cohort, bringing our total number of complete cases* to 7,142!
*A case is considered complete when full genomic profiling and clinical data are deposited into the MOHCCN.
*A case is considered complete when full genomic profiling and clinical data are deposited into the MOHCCN.
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🩺 Clinical data from 309 patients was also added to the Gold Cohort, bringing our total number of complete cases* to 7,142!
*A case is considered complete when full genomic profiling and clinical data are deposited into the MOHCCN.
*A case is considered complete when full genomic profiling and clinical data are deposited into the MOHCCN.
🧬A record-smashing 1,380 full genomic profiles were added to the Gold Cohort bringing us one giant step closer to creating Canada's largest and most complete cancer resource.
That brings our total number of Full Genomes Profiled to 12,942!
That brings our total number of Full Genomes Profiled to 12,942!
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🧬A record-smashing 1,380 full genomic profiles were added to the Gold Cohort bringing us one giant step closer to creating Canada's largest and most complete cancer resource.
That brings our total number of Full Genomes Profiled to 12,942!
That brings our total number of Full Genomes Profiled to 12,942!
As a recipient of a Data Sharing and Use Pilot Award, Dr. Karsan’s team is one of five initial groups that will access combined data generated through the Network’s Gold Cohort to accelerate precision oncology research.
Learn more ▶️ tinyurl.com/yws3srse
Learn more ▶️ tinyurl.com/yws3srse
Network opens Gold Cohort data to researchers for the first time through new pilot program
Five research teams from across the country will use the Network’s robust dataset to accelerate precision oncology research, while testing and validating the Network’s data access and use protocols
tinyurl.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
As a recipient of a Data Sharing and Use Pilot Award, Dr. Karsan’s team is one of five initial groups that will access combined data generated through the Network’s Gold Cohort to accelerate precision oncology research.
Learn more ▶️ tinyurl.com/yws3srse
Learn more ▶️ tinyurl.com/yws3srse
Featuring:
🍁Consortium Activities Update by Dr. Robin Urquhart
👨🔬Myeloma research in the Atlantic Cancer Consortium by Dr. Anthony Reiman
🧬Refined ChIP-seq protocol for high-quality chromatin profiling in solid tissues using the Complete Genomics/MGI sequencing platform by Dr. Hayley Alloway
🍁Consortium Activities Update by Dr. Robin Urquhart
👨🔬Myeloma research in the Atlantic Cancer Consortium by Dr. Anthony Reiman
🧬Refined ChIP-seq protocol for high-quality chromatin profiling in solid tissues using the Complete Genomics/MGI sequencing platform by Dr. Hayley Alloway
November 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Featuring:
🍁Consortium Activities Update by Dr. Robin Urquhart
👨🔬Myeloma research in the Atlantic Cancer Consortium by Dr. Anthony Reiman
🧬Refined ChIP-seq protocol for high-quality chromatin profiling in solid tissues using the Complete Genomics/MGI sequencing platform by Dr. Hayley Alloway
🍁Consortium Activities Update by Dr. Robin Urquhart
👨🔬Myeloma research in the Atlantic Cancer Consortium by Dr. Anthony Reiman
🧬Refined ChIP-seq protocol for high-quality chromatin profiling in solid tissues using the Complete Genomics/MGI sequencing platform by Dr. Hayley Alloway
"The ultimate goal is to find new cancer driver genes that could lead to better diagnostics, new treatments and more precise care for patients. But just as importantly, this project shows how collaboration and data sharing can accelerate discovery nationwide.” - @ianwatsonlab.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"The ultimate goal is to find new cancer driver genes that could lead to better diagnostics, new treatments and more precise care for patients. But just as importantly, this project shows how collaboration and data sharing can accelerate discovery nationwide.” - @ianwatsonlab.bsky.social
Day after day, we continue to be amazed by the diverse and meaningful contributions of our Patient Working Group members and their commitment to making precision medicine accessible across Canada.
🔗 Learn more about the MOHCCN Patient Working Group: tinyurl.com/4vbbjx6r
🔗 Learn more about the MOHCCN Patient Working Group: tinyurl.com/4vbbjx6r
Patient Working Group
The MOHCCN Patient Working Group brings together people with cancer patient experiences to participate in the advancement of MOHCCN mandates. This can include people who have had a cancer diagnosis an...
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October 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Day after day, we continue to be amazed by the diverse and meaningful contributions of our Patient Working Group members and their commitment to making precision medicine accessible across Canada.
🔗 Learn more about the MOHCCN Patient Working Group: tinyurl.com/4vbbjx6r
🔗 Learn more about the MOHCCN Patient Working Group: tinyurl.com/4vbbjx6r