CGI

Thanks to the generosity of CGI employees they raised more than $48,600 in 2005. The funds raised helped develop the new Ages Cancer Assessment Clinic which opened in 2007 at the General Campus to assist patients and their families undergoing assessment and diagnosis for lung, colorectal and prostate cancer.

Now in 2010, CGI Employees are again turning their attention to cancer treatment, specifically the Centre for Innovative Cancer Research at the new Cancer Centre also located at the General Campus.

• Dr. John Bell’s preliminary trials of new oncolytic virus therapies have shown a remarkable 70% response rate in tumors that were resistant to conventional therapies. With this facility in our community, it is our friends and family who will benefit from clinical trials first.
• The new Centre for Innovative Cancer Research will attract the best researchers and clinicians. This modern research facility will attract and retain the best scientists, putting more brain power behind our research institute and the potential for greater discoveries in our community, which will result in better care for our patients.
• With the expanded space, and streamlined process the new Centre for Innovative Cancer Research (CICR) will provide, having a lab, manufacturing and trial space together will allow for faster feedback, retooling and testing of new treatments.

To learn more about the General Campus – Centre for Innovative Cancer Research click here.

Click here to donate to CGI’s workplace campaign to raise funds to support Cancer Research at The Ottawa Hospital.

Make a difference in your community by starting your own workplace campaign! Visit our tools and resources section or contact Jessica Pancoe, Development Officer, at 613-798-5555, ext. 19829, or by e-mail at jpancoe@ottawahospital.on.ca