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OICR is a collaborative, not-for-profit research institute accelerating the development of new cancer research discoveries for patients around the world while maximizing the economic benefit of this research for the people of Ontario.

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Conducting Research

We have top talent working in fields such as genomics, informatics, diagnostic development, drug discovery, immuno-oncology and imaging, at the MaRS Centre in Toronto and across Ontario.

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Enabling Reseach

Enabling Research

We support collaborative research networks, provide training and share tools and resources to enable cancer research impact in Ontario and beyond.

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OICR Creating Impact

Creating Impact

Our research is helping cancer patients around the world, while creating jobs and economic benefit in Ontario.

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Commercialization

We work together with our commercialization partner FACIT to drive oncology innovations from the lab to the marketplace, where they can benefit cancer patients and meet the needs of investors in the Ontario economy. Learn about FACIT →

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