Escarpment Cancer Research Institute established

Distinguished team of researchers to be introduced

Hamilton, Ont. September 21, 2011—A team of 16 cancer researchers have joined forces to form the Escarpment Cancer Research Institute. They represent a wide range of expertise and, included among them, are some of the most distinguished cancer researchers in Canada.

They will be introduced at an inaugural event and available for interviews:

When: Thursday, September 22, 2011 – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Juravinski Cancer Centre, Atrium Café

Who: Founding Scientific Director, Dr. Mark Levine with:

Dr. Andrew Arnold
Professor Jim Julian
Dr. Anita Bane
Dr. Peter Kavsak
Dr. Melissa Brouwers
Dr. Gregory Pond
Dr. Denise Bryant-Lukosius
Dr. Hsien Seow
Dr. Laurie Elit
Dr. Marko Simunovic
Dr. Hal Hirte
Dr. Jonathan Sussman
Dr. Sebastien Hotte
Dr. Timothy Whelan
Dr. Rosalyn Juergens

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For more information contact:

Veronica McGuire
Media Relations
Faculty of Health Sciences
McMaster University
905-525-9140, ext. 22169
vmcguir@mcmaster.ca

Heather Pullen
Public Relations & Communications
Hamilton Health Sciences
Telephone: (905) 521-2100, ext. 75387
Pager: (905) 521-5030
pullenh@hhsc.ca