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CCTG recognizes the pase III clinical trial work of Dr. Jelena Lukovic

CCTG is delighted to recognize the early career of Dr. Jelena Lukovic who was presented with the CCTG Dr. Ralph Meyer Phase III Young Investigator Award this past weekend at the Spring Meeting of Participants in Toronto. This award is given to an outstanding young investigator who is working on a CCTG Phase III clinical trial.She is the Canadian PI for the international NEEDS trial evaluating definitive chemoradiotherapy for squamous cell esophageal cancer.  

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BC Cancer–Kelowna IND240 Clinical Trials Team recognized with the IND Team Award
Pictured from top left to right are Shea English (Data Coordinator), Mike Tew (Clinical Trials Pharmacist), Shane Brown (Clinical Trials Nurse Coordinator), and Debbie Opitz (Clinical Trials Nurse Coordinator).

CCTG is pleased to recognize the BC Cancer–Kelowna IND240 Clinical Trials Team with the IND Team Award which was presented to the recipients this weekend at the CCTG Spring Meeting. The award is presented to Non-MD trial team members from member centres for their efforts and dedication to the success of clinical trials in the IND Program.

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Dr. Arielle Elkrief honoured with Dr. Elizabeth Eisenhauer Early Drug Development Young Investigator Award

Dr. Arielle Elkrief, MD, FRCPC is a clinician–scientist (FRQS J1) and Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Oncology at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), where she also serves as Co-Director of the CHUM Microbiome Centre.

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2025 CCTG Annual Report is here!
This year's annual report covers the final work undertaken by our committees to address the goals of the #SolvingCancerTogether 2022-2027 strategic plan. In 2025, the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) demonstrated scientific excellence and national and international recognition for its leadership in academically driven cancer clinical trials. These achievements reflect the commitment of investigators, site teams, clinical research associates, patient partners, and CCTG staff. Read More



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Maria Ricci Memorial Lectureship In Oncology- Dr. Rebecca Auer
Dr. Rebecca Auer is our guest speaker this year at the Maria Ricci Memorial Lectureship In Oncology taking place at the CCTG Spring Meeting Read More

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2026 CCTG Annual Spring Meeting is only 1 week away!

On-site registration – Located on the 2nd floor of the Chelsea Hotel

  • If you did not receive an invitation to Spring Meeting, and you meet the eligibility criteria, you can register on-site by going to the non-registration desk.

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The 2025 CCTG Plenary Session announces speakers - Dr Chi Dr Nappi Dr Spreafico and Dr Chan

CCTG is pleased to announce the agenda for the Plenary Session at the #CCTG2026 Spring Meeting. 

The Plenary Session is on Friday April 24 4:30 - 5:30 in the Mountbatten Room at the Chelsea Hotel in Toronto. Each of the talks highlight important CCTG clinical trials and is a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited session. Thank you to this years CCTG Plenary Co-Chairs: Dr. Wendy Parulekar, Dr. Annette Hay, Dr. Wei Tu, and Dr. John Queenan.

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 Dr Connor Wells

Congratulations to Dr. Connor Wells who is a new investigator enrolling patients to the CRC.10 study at Alberta Health's Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

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