McCain GU BioBank is pleased to announce the launch of a brand-new website lnkd.in/d4vZ8bvt. Visit mccaingubiobank.ca to learn more about our program and services! UHN Biospecimen Services The Office of Research Trainees (ORT) at UHN University Health Network Biobanking.com

📢 Don't forget to register for the upcoming webinar "The how and why of biobanking" featuring neil fleshner and Heidi Wagner on April 13th, 1:30 - 2:00 pm ET. Register/login: thermofisher.com/lernhub #biobanking #translationalresearch #LERN2022

UHN Biospecimen Services is now registered with the Research Facilities Navigator of the Canadian Foundation of Innovation (CFI). The Navigator | Navigateur provides the opportunity to locate and connect with state-of-the-art research facilities across Canada. Visit: uhnbiospecimenservices.com

📢 ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO until the 2022 Toronto Prostate Cancer Genetics Retreat. This year’s theme focuses on incorporating somatic tissue testing and genetics-based clinical trials. If you are interested in participating, please join the Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85021001389

📢 ONLY 4 DAYS TO GO until the 2022 Toronto Prostate Cancer Genetics Retreat hosted by Dr. Neil Fleshner and Dr. Raymond Kim of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. If you are interested in participating please join the Zoom link below: us06web.zoom.us/j/85021001389

📢 On October 15th, the Walnut Foundation and the African Cancer Support Group will be hosting a free conference on the Unique Prostate Cancer issues in the Black Community. To register for the event: lnkd.in/eg5U3vKx #africancancersupportgroup #prostatecancer

Happening Now: UHN Research Showcase – Discover Cutting-Edge Research!

Naghmeh & Leda showcasing our biobank research at the UHN Core Lab Day!  This is a great opportunity for our research community to discuss and explore how research core facilities can collaborate! UHN Research & Innovation Cores University Health Network

Dr. Neil Fleshner and his team launched a PSA testing outreach clinic in 2023 to bring ease of access and resources directly to high-risk individuals (i.e. Black men) across the GTA. Dubbed, “PSA Detect & Protect”, the clinic is an extension of existing early detection services.

Please share your opinion by participating in a research study survey to help determine interest of those with a genetic predisposition to cancer. redcap.link/vus #lifecyclemanagement #genomics #innovation #geneticinsight

Please share your opinion by participating in a research study survey to help determine interest of those with a genetic predisposition to cancer. redcap.link/vus #lifecyclemanagement #genomics #innovation #geneticinsight Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Last weekend, the Ride to Conquer Cancer celebrated its 17th year, raising $20.6M for Princess Margaret's cancer research. The Zimmering Pacesetters, with members of the GU oncology group, contributed $320,169.17, benefiting UHN Biospecimen Services led by Dr. Neil Fleshner.

Welcoming our new summer research students from various universities across Ontario to the Biospecimen Program!🧬Excited for their invaluable contributions to our research program. Let's embark on a summer of meaningful research and collaboration! UHN Research Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Research

🔬Meet Zoe Angermeyer: Our Summer Intern! "I am a second-year biology student at the University of Toronto. I want to pursue biological sciences to combine my passion for understanding the complexities of the human body with my commitment to improving health and saving lives."

🔬Featuring this week: Nicole Manneh: Our Summer Intern! "I am an undergraduate psychology student at Queen's University. I am particularly interested in learning more about clinical trials and thrilled to learn and work with such an amazing and inspirational team."

🔬Meet Karina Lakhani: Our Summer Intern! "I am a Health Sciences student at Queen’s University. I am passionate about exploring the detection and treatment of oncology diseases I am very interested in the potentials of biospecimens in supporting these initiatives."