Research
April 2012 marks the beginning of the Partnership’s second five-year mandate and the next phase of implementing Canada’s national cancer strategy. The priorities and initiatives for the next five years are outlined in our 2012-2017 strategic plan, Sustaining Action Toward a Shared Vision. Our website will soon be updated to reflect the activities supporting the strategic plan. The information below reflects the priorities and accomplishments of our work between 2007 and 2012.
Maximizing the impact of valuable knowledge from the research community
A wealth of cancer research is underway in universities, hospitals, cancer agencies and programs, and other facilities across the country. Building on the valuable knowledge that already exists and that is emerging throughout the research community, the Partnership supports landmark programs that strengthen research capacity in Canada, facilitate the movement of knowledge into practice and maximize the impact of cancer research.
Initiatives
To foster the creation of new knowledge, expand on existing knowledge and improve the co-ordination of cancer research, the Partnership is advancing three initiatives that have the potential for high-impact results:
