Ontario Cancer Institute, Research center in Toronto, Canada
The Ontario Cancer Institute is a research facility in Toronto dedicated to cancer science and treatment development. It operates laboratories within the Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower and focuses on genomics, molecular biology, and related specialized programs.
The facility was established as a major cancer research center and grew from the Ontario Cancer Research Network created in 2001 to strengthen therapeutic development. This foundation enabled expansion of research programs across multiple scientific disciplines.
The institute maintains partnerships with 660 organizations across 50 countries, creating an international network of cancer research professionals and scientists.
The institute is located in downtown Toronto within the Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower and connects to adjacent medical facilities. Visitors should know this is primarily a research facility accessible to professionals and patients rather than the general public.
The institute manages the Ontario Tumor Bank, a collection of cancer tissue samples available to researchers for scientific studies. This resource allows scientists to test new treatment approaches directly on real patient material.
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