“Every day in my work, I see real-world applications that will improve the lives of those with cancer."
– Carol
"Cancer research has changed my life and has allowed me a life of promise and hope”
– Vinesha
"Working in cancer research is an opportunity to give something back, to help people see their grandkids grow up"
– Iain
“My cancer treatment was really hard because there were a lot of short-term and long-term side effects — so I felt motivated to do something about it. "
– Cassandra
Cancer research is personal
Every day, the breakthroughs made by cancer researchers transform people’s lives for the better. Cancer research helps patients live longer, helps families stay together, and helps scientists make a difference.
As Ontario’s cancer research institute, OICR unites a community of scientists, cancer patients, clinicians and everyday Ontarians. Cancer Research Changed My Life shines a spotlight on that community and what we have achieved together.
All year long, we’ll be publishing videos and first-person testimonials that demonstrate the life-changing power of cancer research. We’re also inviting you to share your story about cancer research on social media using the hashtag #ChangedMyLife
Carol’s story
I was always interested in working in an area that had real-world applications and would…
Vinesha’s story
When I was 15, I was diagnosed with high-grade aggressive osteosarcoma. Being in grade 11…
Iain’s story
I started my career in computer science. With a PhD in computer science, I had…
20 years of changing lives
Since 2005, OICR been transforming scientific innovations into life-changing solutions.
Our work is made possible by support from the Government of Ontario, and by a vast network of researchers and collaborators across the province and around the world.
To learn more about what OICR has achieved as Ontario’s cancer research institute, please visit our website.
“We’ve come so far and touched so many lives over the past two decades, and we’re on the cusp of unlocking new discoveries that will change lives for generations to come.”
Christine Williams, Acting President
Lincoln Stein, Acting Scientific Director