Cracking the Cancer Code: Cancer, Immunity & Evolution

Nearly half of all Canadians will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, but for many, what would’ve been a death sentence only a decade ago, is now a manageable condition with proven treatments, thanks to amazing advancements in cancer research. Now, more than ever, adaptive and innovative thinking coupled with precise and proven tools are available to treat patients with cancer and give them not only longer lives, but also better long-term quality of life.
From the lab to the real world, researchers right here in Calgary are dedicating their lives to limiting the impact of a cancer diagnosis for all patients and their loved ones. Now we’re breaking down the barriers to making these ground-breaking discoveries. Cracking the Cancer Code is an engaging speaker series brought to you by the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, in partnership with the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, and the Calgary Public Library. The six-part speaker series brings researchers, clinicians, and the public together to talk about the future of cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and beyond.
Are you curious to learn about how cancer can be conquered from the inside by harnessing your immune system? Or do you want to understand how your gut could hold the key to boosting cancer treatment options?
Join experts from the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute as they share how research right here in Calgary is making cancer history.