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Next Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Lunch and Learn training sessions announced

We are pleased to inform you that the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) is organizing our next Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Lunch and Learn training program, to be held on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, at 12 pm ET on the topic: NCTN Clinical Trial Support Unit (CTSU) OPEN System and upcoming changes

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Lynn Dwernychuk Award for Excellence in Clinical Trials Conduct

Congratulations to Lynn Dwernychuk for being honoured with the CCTG Award for Excellence in Clinical Trials Conduct, presented to her last weekend at the Annual Spring Meeting of Participants. Lynn was recognized by her peers as an individual who exemplifies excellence in clinical trial operations and compliance. She serves as the Director of Clinical Research at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and holds an Adjunct Professorship with the College of Graduate Studies and Research at the University of Saskatchewan.

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CCTG Pharmacy Network is actively seeking pharmacy representation

The CCTG Pharmacy Network is actively seeking pharmacy representation for the following:

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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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CCTG Phase III Award presented to the CHU MAC.30 clinical trials team
CCTG was honoured to recognize the team work and dedication of the MAC.30 clinical trials team from the Centre des maladies du sein du CHU de Québec–Université Laval with the Phase III Team Award. The team was presented the award for their impressive performance in trial accrual, local activation timelines, compliance metrics and team performance. Read More