Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI)
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Working to make Terry's dream of ending cancer through research a reality.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
"World class oncologists such as Dr. Simron Singh and NET patient advocates such as Sonya Carrie have given our growing team leadership and purpose. Today is a special occasion to remind us why we do NET research and how important teamwork is." - Drs. Hon Leong and Benjamin Lok.
November 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
"World class oncologists such as Dr. Simron Singh and NET patient advocates such as Sonya Carrie have given our growing team leadership and purpose. Today is a special occasion to remind us why we do NET research and how important teamwork is." - Drs. Hon Leong and Benjamin Lok.
“Our goal is to do for these sarcomas what’s already been done for osteosarcoma,” says Dr. Nielsen, who was inspired to become a researcher because of Terry Fox and has been supported by Terry Fox funding since the beginning of his career.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
“Our goal is to do for these sarcomas what’s already been done for osteosarcoma,” says Dr. Nielsen, who was inspired to become a researcher because of Terry Fox and has been supported by Terry Fox funding since the beginning of his career.
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“It took decades, but survival rates for osteosarcoma have improved dramatically. Now, we’re working to bring that same progress to other sarcomas – again and again - and to train the next generation who can keep pushing that work forward,” says Dr. Nielsen.
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$14.5 million will move research in sarcomas, bladder cancer and high-risk brain cancer beyond one-size-fits-all cancer care
Four research teams across Canada have received a total of $14.5 million though the 2025 Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grants (PPG...
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November 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“It took decades, but survival rates for osteosarcoma have improved dramatically. Now, we’re working to bring that same progress to other sarcomas – again and again - and to train the next generation who can keep pushing that work forward,” says Dr. Nielsen.
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Learn more: tinyurl.com/47zwsdkd
"Every discovery brings us closer to giving kids not just survival, but a chance to laugh, play and thrive. This is what I dream of at night – and today, sometimes these dreams come true.”
This kind of work is made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of donors to the @terryfoxfoundation
This kind of work is made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of donors to the @terryfoxfoundation
October 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"Every discovery brings us closer to giving kids not just survival, but a chance to laugh, play and thrive. This is what I dream of at night – and today, sometimes these dreams come true.”
This kind of work is made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of donors to the @terryfoxfoundation
This kind of work is made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of donors to the @terryfoxfoundation
“The leap between interception and prevention is very small. If we can eliminate young cancers before they transform, we may be able to stop them from forming in the first place.” - Dr. Tabori
Learn more about this life-changing, Terry Fox funded research: tinyurl.com/mrynt73j
Learn more about this life-changing, Terry Fox funded research: tinyurl.com/mrynt73j
Immune interception for malignant gliomas in children, adolescents and young adults
Cancer is often talked about as one disease, but it’s actually hundreds of diseases, each with unique mutations, behaviours and respon...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
“The leap between interception and prevention is very small. If we can eliminate young cancers before they transform, we may be able to stop them from forming in the first place.” - Dr. Tabori
Learn more about this life-changing, Terry Fox funded research: tinyurl.com/mrynt73j
Learn more about this life-changing, Terry Fox funded research: tinyurl.com/mrynt73j
“The project moves from patients to the lab and back to patients again. It takes seamless integration across disciplines, all working toward a common goal.” - @pcvblack.bsky.social
Learn more about this life-changing, Terry Fox-funded research: tinyurl.com/yc79rfep
Learn more about this life-changing, Terry Fox-funded research: tinyurl.com/yc79rfep
Innovative strategies to refine delivery of neoadjuvant therapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer
Bladder cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Canada, yet it remains under-recognized and underfunded. Because of this, treatments have ...
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October 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
“The project moves from patients to the lab and back to patients again. It takes seamless integration across disciplines, all working toward a common goal.” - @pcvblack.bsky.social
Learn more about this life-changing, Terry Fox-funded research: tinyurl.com/yc79rfep
Learn more about this life-changing, Terry Fox-funded research: tinyurl.com/yc79rfep
“I grew up watching Terry Fox. His dream means a lot to me personally. And professionally, it’s a massive opportunity to receive Terry Fox funding and work toward real improvements for patients.” - @pcvblack.bsky.social
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October 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
“I grew up watching Terry Fox. His dream means a lot to me personally. And professionally, it’s a massive opportunity to receive Terry Fox funding and work toward real improvements for patients.” - @pcvblack.bsky.social
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October 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“To my knowledge, this is the first time anyone has looked at how these three systems work together. This kind of collaborative effort is only possible through a mechanism like the Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grant." - Dr. @micheleardolino
Learn more: www.tfri.ca/our-research
Learn more: www.tfri.ca/our-research
Helping cancer patients live longer with a better quality of life
We know more about cancer today thanks to the biological, molecular and genomic discoveries, new technologies, tests and treatments made possible with research funding from The Terry Fox Foundation an...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“To my knowledge, this is the first time anyone has looked at how these three systems work together. This kind of collaborative effort is only possible through a mechanism like the Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grant." - Dr. @micheleardolino
Learn more: www.tfri.ca/our-research
Learn more: www.tfri.ca/our-research
“This is exactly the kind of science that Terry Fox himself embodied: pushing beyond conventional boundaries to achieve something extraordinary.” - Dr. Ardolino
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October 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“This is exactly the kind of science that Terry Fox himself embodied: pushing beyond conventional boundaries to achieve something extraordinary.” - Dr. Ardolino
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October 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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October 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This work is made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of donors to the Terry Fox Foundation.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This work is made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of donors to the Terry Fox Foundation.
@terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social
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