2017 Annual Report

International partnerships with centres in Qatar, Italy, Jordan, India, Spain, China, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana 1 Based on 2012-2015 data. 2 Numbers re ect 2016 research and clinical care enterprise. For more information, please visit www.thepmcf.ca or call 4 16-946-6560. 200+ types of cancer treated including many of Canada’s most complex and rare cases RESEARCH PERFORMANCE SCALE TRACK RECORD BREADTH One of the largest surgical oncology teams in the world with 72 surgeons Canada’s rst centre to use genetic “ ngerprints” to precisely diagnose patient cancers WORLD FIRSTS 200+ World’s largest single-site radiation medicine program delivering over 10,300 treatment courses 388,591 ft 2 Research Space 10 oors at Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower and 3 oors at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre are dedicated to research. This is larger than ve soccer elds combined. 17,751 new patients a year A WORLD LEADER Canada’s largest and one of the world’s top-rated clinical trial programs 1 in 6 patients participating in a clinical trial • Stem cells • Cloning T-cell receptor • Colon cancer stem cells • Lung cancer gene signature • New view on how blood is made • Root cause of myeloma relapse • Liquid biopsy biomarkers to identify aggressive prostate cancer Dr. Tak Mak – SCIENTIFIC SUPER STAR World-renowned pioneer in immunology research, cited over 99,000 times. Developed novel drugs including 2 currently in clinical trials for cancer. Dr. David Jaffray – WORLD RENOWNED MEDICAL PHYSICIST AND INNOVATOR – World leader in image-guided radiation, with over 10 patents and 240+ peer-reviewed publications, EVP of Technology and Innovation at UHN and founding Director of Techna Institute. Dr. Mary Gospodarowicz – WORLD RECOGNIZED ONCOLOGY LEADER – Medical Director, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, globally recognized radiation oncologist, mentor and researcher, 250+ peer-reviewed publications, Of cer of the Order of Canada 2015. Ranks 4th for percentage of papers published in high-impact oncology journals, and 4th for percentage of highly cited papers 1 855 Researchers and Research Staff 948 Clinical Trainees 488 Allied Professionals* 533 Nurses 176 Oncologists Over 3,000 people in our research and clinical care enterprise, including 2 Stem Cells in Cancer Immunotherapy Cancer Genomics, Epigenetics and Bioinformatics Tumour Biology and Imaging Bio Discovery and Drug Development *Includes professionals working in areas such as Occupational Therapy, Spiritual Care, Nutrition and Psychology 1 Base t . 2 Nu r r earch and clinical car ente prise. For r i , lease visi t w.thepm f.ca/1in2 or call 416-946-6560. Princess Margaret Cancer Centre ONE OF THE TOP 5 CANCER RESEARCH CENTRES IN THE WORLD The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation | 7 TRANSFORMING CANCER CARE