2010 Research Grants

Seven Canadian researchers were awarded the 2010 research grants to further investigation into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours. The annual grants-in-aid program received 18 applications in 2010 and the seven Canadian researchers were awarded more than $150,000.

Congratulations to all seven researchers. Thank you for all of the work that you do to bring hope to everyone on the journey with a brain tumour.

Research Project Award Summaries:

Dr. Caroline Chung, at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Ontario will evaluate a variety of biomarkers to guide individualized therapy for patients with brain metastasis.

Dr. Kim Edelstein, at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Ontario will explore the developmental impact of both brain tumours and radiation therapy on adolescent and young adult brain tumour survivors.

Dr. Barbara Fisher of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario will explore how to precisely identify the point in time when brain tumours start to recur in order to offer additional treatment at the optimal time.

Dr. Marshall W. Pitz, at Cancer Care Manitoba in Winnipeg will explore the molecular markers of Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) brain tumours which will enable the identification of key therapeutic targets and assist in personalized care for those diagnosed with GBMs.

Dr. Arjun Sahgal, at University Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Princess Margaret Hospital, University Health Network will explore the optimal timing and type of treatment for low grade Astrocytoma brain tumours as well as the impact of treatment on health care resources and quality of life.

Dr. Nahum Sonenberg, at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, will examine the role of proteins in both the development of brain tumours and possible treatments.

Dr. Slav Yartsev, of London Regional Cancer Program, London Health Sciences Centre in London, Ontario will monitor brain tumours’ response to radiation treatment through a new type of CT test.

Any questions in regards to the Research Program, please call or e-mail the Research and Education Specialist:

Sue Ruypers
Research and Education Specialist
sruypers@braintumour.ca
(519) 642-7755 or 1-800-265-5106 ext. 240