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Dr. Neil Fleshner

CCTG Gentro Urinary Disease Site Chair

Dr. Neil Fleshner – CCTG Gentro Urinary Disease Site Chair

Dr. Neil Fleshner is a surgeon and clinician scientist in the Division of Urology at the University Health Network and Princess Margaret Hospital where he holds the Love Chair in Prostate Cancer Prevention. Aside from surgical practice, Dr. Fleshner conducts research on urologic cancer prevention with an emphasis on prostate cancer.

He has achieved international reputation as a talented cancer researcher who has made significant contributions in the field of urologic oncology.  He has authored over 450 scientific papers and is an avid music lover and father of three.

Research interests

  • Translational, clinical and health services research
  • Understanding of prostate cancer pathogenesis, progression, and prevention.
  • Urologic cancer prevention
  • Prostate cancer cell cycle regulation
  • Assessing oxidative biomarkers

Publications

CCTG Genitourinary Disease site committee page: https://www.ctg.queensu.ca/private/committees/genito-urinary/genito-urinary-disease-site-committee