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Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre

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The Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre is a biomedical research institution affiliated with McGill University's Faculty of Medicine in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was established in 1978.[1] They maintain close relationships with the many hospitals and departments in the area. Their 5 core themes of research include:

• Breast cancer
• Embryonic development and cancer
• Cancer stem cells and signalling
• Metabolism and cancer
• DNA damage and apoptosis (programmed cell death)

As of 2014, they are made up of 26 full faculty members and 31 associate members.[2]

Professor Nahum Sonenberg, winner of the Wolf Prize, is a senior researcher at the centre.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Arnold, Janice (26 May 2011). "Cancer survivors' needs not being met: Dr. Marla". The Canadian Jewish News. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
  2. ^ "The Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre About Page". Retrieved 10 March 2014.
  3. ^ "McGill scientist wins Israel's Wolf Prize". Israel Cancer Research Fund. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2014.