Tumor Biology and Precision Oncology

Dissecting tumour progression to advance precision oncology

Collegiality - Curiosity - Creativity

Our Mission

Our mission is to decode the molecular drivers of tumor progression and translate these discoveries into precision therapies. We are committed to training the next generation of scientists while advancing cancer biology and transforming patient outcomes.

Research Focus Areas

Our research is driven by an unwavering enthusiasm to unveil new mechanisms in tumor progression

Tumor Biology

Unveiling mechanisms of tumor progression, cancer cell plasticity, and metastatic spread to distant organs. Understanding how tumors develop, evolve, and adapt to survive treatment.

Neuroendocrine Tumors

Specialized research on rare tumors arising from neuroendocrine cells throughout the body. Investigating unique biological features and therapeutic vulnerabilities.

Precision Oncology

Translating research insights from bench to bedside for personalized cancer treatment. Working closely with clinicians to develop targeted therapeutic strategies.

Research Team

We foster a research environment grounded in equity, diversity, and inclusion that encourages innovation, mentorship, and the pursuit of new research ideas.

Our team members possess diverse knowledge and skills and work on diverse cancer research areas, creating an environment that encourages productive collaboration and facilitates interdisciplinary projects.

Recent Publications

Stay updated with our latest research findings

Immunological Tolerance to Luciferase and Fluorescent Proteins using Tol Mice

Cancer Research, 2025

Enables development of improved tumor models for investigating immunity and metastasis...

Cancer cells retrace a stepwise differentiation program during malignant progression

Cancer Discovery, 2021

Revealing how cancer cells reverse developmental pathways during tumor evolution...

A set of microRNAs coordinately control tumorigenesis, invasion, and metastasis

PNAS, 2019

Identifying key microRNA networks that regulate multiple stages of cancer progression...

We are thankful to our funding agencies

CIHR

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

NETRF

Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation

CNETS

Canadian Neuroendocrine Tumour Society

TFRI

Terry Fox Research Institute

CRC

Canada Research Chair

OICR

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

NANETS

North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society

CRS

Cancer Research Society

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Whether you're a researcher, clinician, or institution interested in collaboration, we welcome opportunities to work together toward our shared mission.