Why you can “Believe It"
We believe there are seven key reasons why the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre will Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime through Personalized Cancer Medicine. They are:
1. WE’RE A WORLD LEADER
The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is
one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world with an outstanding reputation for leading patient care, breakthrough research and high-quality teaching. Located in Toronto, the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is the only facility in Canada devoted exclusively to cancer research, treatment and education.
2. OUR WORK HAS GLOBAL REACH
A recent survey of the world’s top cancer centres showed that The Princess Margaret ranked fourth in the number of instances our researchers were cited in high-impact medical and science journals.
3. WE PUT PATIENTS FIRST
Our 'patient benefit' mindset links scientific research with patient care. Our clinicians and researchers collaborate and share knowledge, all in an effort to benefit patients.
4. OUR RESEARCHERS ARE CUTTING EDGE.
We have a
rich history of discovery and innovation , including Drs. James Till and Ernest McCulloch’s discovery of stem cells at The Princess Margaret in 1961. We celebrated another major breakthrough in stem cell research when Dr. John Dick identified colon cancer stem cells in 2006. Milestones such as these reflect the remarkable progress being made in conquering cancer at The Princess Margaret.
5. WE TRAIN THE WORLD’S BEST
We are training the cancer specialists and health care leaders of tomorrow. We provide a rich learning environment for medical residents and young scientists from around the world, who then take what they've learned to other top medical centres worldwide.
6. WE MOVE RESEARCH FORWARD
The many relationships in place with industry partners, other healthcare organizations and academic institutions across Canada and around the world allow us to advance our research more quickly. Massive tasks such as identifying genetic markers of different cancers require intense collaboration.
7. WE HAVE PASSIONATE DONORS
We have tremendous support from our donor community. We have committed donors who share our conviction that We Will Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime. Believe it.