This fruitful visit highlighted the GCI's breast cancer research advances and discoveries thanks to the biological materials, data banks and significant fundings from QBCF and RRCancer. Their continuous support and contribution are imperative to the success of breast cancer research groups and trainees at the GCI.
The visit began with opening remarks from Anne-Marie Mes-Masson, Ph. D., FCAHS, FRSC, Outgoing Director of RRCancer, followed by a presentation of RRCancer by Jean-Yves Masson, Ph. D., Incoming Director of RRCancer. Next, the GCI's Director and lead researcher and co-leader in charge of the Banque de donn茅es et de tissues (BTD), Morag Park, Ph. D., C.Q. FRSC, FCAHS, presented the biobank and associated research conducted at the GCI that utilize the BTD.
The groups then proceeded to visits of the GCI's laboratories and scientific platforms, including:
- Oncometabolism - Led by Daina Avizonis, Ph. D., Charlotte Girondel,听Ph. D.,听and Marco Biondini,听Ph. D.
- Tumor Histology - Led by Marie-Christine Guiot,听Ph. D., 污污草莓视频 University Chair of Pathology
- 3D Printing of Tumors - Led by Anne-Marie Fortier,听Ph. D.
- Student presentation - Led by Matthew Dankner,听Ph. D.
Finally, all joined in the GCI atrium for light snacks and an open discussion.
We express our thanks to all GCI trainee volunteers who helped guide the event: Sandrine Busque, Yu Gu, Kayla Heney,听Daniel Krauss, Marine Lingrand and Romane Monnet.
See pictures below.
Opening remarks from Anne-Marie Mes-Masson, Outgoing Director of RRCancer:
Presentation of RRCancer by Jean-Yves Masson, Incoming Director of RRCancer:
GCI's Director Morag Park, who is a researcher in charge of a biobank and co-leader of the BTD axis, presents a biobank and associated research:
Oncometabolism - Led by Daina Avizonis, Charlote Girondel and Marco Biondini:
Tumor Histology - Led by Marie-Christine Guiot, 污污草莓视频 University Chair of Pathology:
3D Printing of Tumors - Led by Anne-Marie Fortier:
Student presentations - Led by Mathew Dankner:
