Scientific Advisory Committee
We are proud to ensure and promote scientific excellence through our programs and investments that drive innovation and progress.
Our Committee of Research Experts
To ensure that each of your donations has a real impact, our decisions and investments are guided by a Scientific Advisory Committee made up of leading cancer research experts. This committee plays a key role in shaping our scientific direction: it defines research priorities, contributes to the selection and implementation of funding programs, and helps develop strategic partnerships.
Learn more about the vital role of this committee by listening to Dr. Don Morris, President of the committee.
Dr. Don Morris, MD, PhD
PRESIDENT
Head, Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Head, Clinical Department of Oncology, Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services
Professor of Oncology and Medicine, University of Calgary
Medical Director of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre
Medical Director of the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Associate Senior Medical Director of Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services
Head, Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Head, Clinical Department of Oncology, Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services
Professor of Oncology and Medicine, University of Calgary
Medical Director of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre
Medical Director of the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Associate Senior Medical Director of Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services
Jacques Côté, PhD
MEMBER
Full Professor, Department of Molecular Biology, Medical Biochemistry and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Laval
Canada Research Chair in Chromatin Biology and Molecular Epigenetics
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC)
Full Professor, Department of Molecular Biology, Medical Biochemistry and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Laval
Canada Research Chair in Chromatin Biology and Molecular Epigenetics
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC)
Dr. Doreen Ezeife, MD, MSc, FRCPC
MEMBER
Medical Oncologist, Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Clinical Associate Professor, University of Calgary, Department of Oncology
Alberta Provincial Lung Tumour Lead
Medical Oncologist, Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Clinical Associate Professor, University of Calgary, Department of Oncology
Alberta Provincial Lung Tumour Lead
Dr. Carman Giacomantonio, MD, MSc, FRCSC
MEMBER
Professor of Surgery, Dalhousie University
Surgical Oncologist, QEII Health Sciences Centre
Gibran and Jamile Ramia Endowed Research Chair in Surgical Oncology
Chief Medical Officer for Sona Nanotech Inc.
Professor of Surgery, Dalhousie University
Surgical Oncologist, QEII Health Sciences Centre
Gibran and Jamile Ramia Endowed Research Chair in Surgical Oncology
Chief Medical Officer for Sona Nanotech Inc.
Rama Khokha, PhD
MEMBER
Senior Scientist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (PM), University Health Network
Full Professor in the Department of Medical Biophysics, cross appointed to the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto
Senior Scientist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (PM), University Health Network
Full Professor in the Department of Medical Biophysics, cross appointed to the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto
Dr. Madhuri Koti, DVM, MVSc, PhD
MEMBER
Associate Professor, Departments of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urology
Sinclair Cancer Research Institute
Queen’s University
Associate Professor, Departments of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urology
Sinclair Cancer Research Institute
Queen’s University
Anita Koushik, PhD
MEMBER
McGill University Chair in Community Cancer Care at St. Mary’s
Director, McGill Division of Cancer Epidemiology
Professor, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology
Principal Scientist, St. Mary’s Research Centre
McGill University Chair in Community Cancer Care at St. Mary’s
Director, McGill Division of Cancer Epidemiology
Professor, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology
Principal Scientist, St. Mary’s Research Centre
Christopher Ong, PhD
MEMBER
Associate Professor, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia
Senior Research Scientist, Vancouver Prostate Centre
Associate Professor, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia
Senior Research Scientist, Vancouver Prostate Centre
Patrick Sullivan
MEMBER
CRS Patient Advocate
Partner Chair of Canadian Commercial Litigation
Lawyer, WT BCA LLP
CRS Patient Advocate
Partner Chair of Canadian Commercial Litigation
Lawyer, WT BCA LLP