Categories of cancer research at the CRS
The Cancer Research Society (CRS) funds two categories of cancer research: basic research & environment-cancer research.
Basic Research
Since its creation, the CRS has supported basic research. This type of research, which is fuelled by researchers' curiosity and creativity, explores the unknown in the pursuit of new discoveries.
Basic cancer research, carried out in laboratories, is essential to:
- understanding the causes and development of the disease;
- stopping cancer from spreading;
- improving the treatment and quality of life of those affected;
- preventing the disease.
Environment-Cancer
For more than two decades, the CRS has been funding projects that explore the link between cancer and our environment.
The Cancer Research Society Division of Epidemiology in the Department of Oncology at McGill University was created in 1988 and is still active today. Click here for more information.
In October 2006, the CRS broke new ground with the creation of the Environment‑Cancer FundTM, a new initiative created to better understand cancer. The Environment‑Cancer FundTM is dedicated to compiling a large body of scientific evidence to demonstrate how environmental factors (e.g. living and work conditions, and lifestyle choices) affect one’s risk of developing cancer. This fund also promotes a partnership approach between businesses, non-profit organizations and governments in support of scientific knowledge.
This year, the CRS made a specific call for proposals in the field of environment-cancer during its regular operating grant competition. Four grants were attributed to this field and will be supported by the CRS' Environment-Cancer FundTM. Click here to view the results.
Furthermore, the Environment‑Cancer FundTM has launched two significant initiatives:
