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Welcome to our free webinar series—designed for anyone impacted by a brain tumour, including patients, survivors, caregivers, and volunteers, as well as health-care professionals and researchers looking to deepen their understanding of the disease.
These sessions explore a wide range of topics such as neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, research advancements, psychosocial oncology, mental health and caregiver support.
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The basics of clinical trials
Presented by: Dr. Dawn Richards, Director of Patient and Public Engagement, Clinical Trials Ontario
Date: June 11, 2025
Time: 12pm to 1pm EST
Have you ever wondered what clinical trials are, or are you not quite sure about them? Come learn about what clinical trials are and why they’re done. If you’re thinking about participating in a clinical trial, learn more about what your rights are as a participant and some questions you might consider or ask before you make your decision. There will be plenty of time to ask any questions you have as well.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn what clinical trials are and why they’re done
- Know about participant rights in clinical trials, and
- Understand the types of questions you might wish to ask if you’re considering participating in a clinical trial.
Speaker bio:
Dawn Richards, PhD, is the founder of Five02 Labs Inc., and Director of Patient and Public Engagement at Clinical Trials Ontario. With a PhD (Analytical Chemistry) from the University of Alberta, and experience in a variety of roles over the past 20 years, it is her diagnosis with rheumatoid arthritis in 2006 that started her journey to combine her passion for science with making the most of her diagnosis. In her role at CTO, Dawn is charged with executing on CTO’s strategic pillar of patient and public engagement.
Developing artificial intelligence tools to monitor brain metastasis in the population
Presented by: Dr. Yuan, professor at the University of Alberta’s School of Public Health
Date: May 21, 2025
Metastatic brain tumours or brain metastasis (BM) occur when cancer cells spread from other parts of the body to the brain. Although brain metastases are more frequent than primary brain tumours, we still don’t have a clear picture of when, how often and in whom they occur after a cancer diagnosis, across the population.
In a recent study, Yan’s team developed artificial intelligence tools, specifically Natural Language Processing (NLP) algorithms based on the BioBERT model, that were trained to label brain metastases (BM) in radiology reports and to predict the occurrence of BM in cancer patients in Alberta from 2012 to 2022.
In this webinar, Yan will discuss how they trained and tested these AI tools, how well they performed and some initial findings about the predicted frequency of brain metastases in the population.
Evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for brain cancer
Presented by: Nour Nafisa, Naturopathic Medical Graduate
Date: April 23, 2025
This presentation provides an in-depth look at evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support individuals with brain cancer—whether they are undergoing active treatment, in recovery, or aiming to prevent recurrence.
Grounded in current research, the session explores how dietary interventions, physical activity, stress management, and sleep optimization can not only improve overall well-being and clinical outcomes but also help address common treatment-related side effects such as fatigue, nausea, appetite changes, cognitive challenges, and inflammation.
Attendees will gain practical tools to incorporate these integrative strategies into patient care plans. Ideal for patients, caregivers and advocates seeking a holistic, science-backed approach to brain cancer support.
