The work of our researchers are published in many peer-reviewed health journals. Click on the titles to learn more about some of their recent publications.

Development of embedded performance validity indicators in the NIH Toolbox Cognitive Battery. 

The Role of Human Endothelial Cells in the Brain Tumour Organoid (BTO) Platform as a Unique Tool in Discovery of Novel Treatment Approaches in Glioblastoma.

The acute impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s mental health in Southwestern Ontario. 

A Mechanical Mechanism for Vitamin E Acetate in E-cigarette/Vaping-Associated Lung Injury.

Case of Complete Remission from Palliative Radiation in Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer with Large Brain Metastasis Nine Years After Diagnosis: Cure is Possible. 

P-370 Comprehensive targeted genomic profiling and comparative genomic analysis to identify molecular mechanisms driving cancer progression in young-onset sporadic colorectal cancer. 

Exploring caregiver perspectives of social and motor skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the impact on participation.

Differential Expression of Glucose Transporters and Hexokinases in Prostate Cancer with a Neuroendocrine Gene Signature: A Mechanistic Perspective for 18F-FDG Imaging of PSMA-Suppressed Tumors.

Cannabinoids and Cannabinoid Receptors: The Story So Far.

“In a good way”: Going beyond Patient Navigation to ensure culturally safe care in the cancer system for First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and urban Indigenous patients in Ontario.

Towards the prediction and control of the glass transition temperature for Donor-Acceptor polymers.

The Windsor Cancer Research Group hosted its 5th Biennial International Cancer Research Conference this past November. Transitioned to a 3 day virtual event, a record 270 registrants participated from 5 different countries. Along with 99 research presentations, the conference also hosted an equity, diversity and inclusivity session, an online social gathering and a research information and outreach team workshop for graduate students and trainees. WCRG would like to thank all its research and community participants and sponsors for making this conference a success! Read more.

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Engaging the next generation of health researchers is key to WE-SPARK’s future. Whether you are a parent with kids working from home or a teacher looking for local educational resources to add to your teaching toolkit. For students of all ages, young and old!

Social media plays a huge role in how we access information. In a 3rd year biomedical sciences course, taught by Dr. Lisa Porter, students learn to communicate about cancer research to a wide audience. Third year student Tiana Visconti created a video series called Education4Cures to debunk some common myths about cancer. Watch the video here.