Symposium – Thursday, May 8, 2025 | Caesars Windsor | Augustus Ballroom
CANCER RESEARCH… WHERE ARE WE?
This impactful event will bring together thought leaders, researchers, and the public to explore the current state and future of cancer research in Canada and beyond.
We are excited to announce that Dr. Andre Veillette, Executive Director of the MOHCCN, will be joining us and is slated to deliver the keynote address at our upcoming symposium.
INTRO | Jennifer Jones – Past President, Rotary International
KEYNOTE | Dr. Andre Veillette – Executive Director, Marathon of Hope Cancer Centre Network
MODERATOR | Dr. Dora Cavallo-Medved – Director, WE-SPARK Health Institute Associate Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Windsor
PANELIST | Dr. Caroline Hamm – Medical Oncologist, Cancer Program Windsor Regional Hospital
PANELIST | Dr. Lisa Porter – Distinguished Professor, Biomedical Sciences, University of Windsor & Vice President Research and Scientific Director, St. Joseph’s Health Care London
Agenda
2:30 PM – Arrival
2:45 PM – Welcome and Opening Address: Jennifer Jones
3:00 PM – Keynote Address: Dr. Andre Veillette
Dr. André Veillette will highlight advances in cancer care since Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope, focusing on immunotherapy, precision oncology, and the nationwide impact of the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network—driven by Fox’s enduring legacy.
3:30 PM – Panel Discussion – Dr. Dora Cavallo-Medved, Dr. Lisa Porter, Dr. Caroline Hamm, Dr. Andre Veillette
4:15 PM – Press Conference – Dr. Andre Veillette, Dr. Lisa Porter, Jeff Casey
Join us for an afternoon of insight, inspiration, and meaningful dialogue. Please fill in your details in this Event Registration Form below and you will be automatically registered. Thank You!