Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada 2009 Research Grants

Canada | Posted on July 2nd, 2009 We are very excited by the potential for all of the research that will be conducted as a result of these funds," says Susan Marshall, Executive Director of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. "Our vision is to find a cure for brain tumours and to improve the quality of life for those affected and we hope this year's research will be another step on this journey." Project Summaries: 1. Doctor J. Gregory Cairncross, of University of Calgary and the Clark H. Smith Brain Tumour Centre in Calgary, was awarded for research that will explore new therapies for a specific type of brain tumour called a glioma. The research will focus on targeting the precise cells that appear to drive tumour growth. 2. Doctor Nina Jones, of the University of Guelph was awarded the grant for her research that will... [read full story]                    

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