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The debate was entitled “Hi, it’s Me, I’m the Problem, It’s Me” or is it? Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Clinical Implementation of AI). Kayla was co-moderator and John was a debater, arguing that the biggest barriers to clinical implementation are external to the clinic.

Nicolas presented a poster describing his ongoing undergraduate research project entitled “Incorporer des mécanismes de réparation de l’ADN à des simulations informatiques de lésions à l’ADN dues à l’irradiation neutronique”.

Novartis Canada’s new office is in the Quartier de l’innovation en santé de Montréal

Sachin’s research is within the Neutron-Induced Carcinogenic Effects program. Odette’s research is within the Radiation Oncology Knowledge Sharing program. Gabriel’s research is co-supervised by Norma Ybarra and falls within the Radiation Oncology Knowledge Sharing program.

Both came away with great ideas for using microfluidics to build the microbeam that will form James' PhD project. Thanks to the Jucker lab for this great opportunity! Oh, and James was on the winning design challenge team!

Ridhi will work on design and development of the OncoBuddy and OncoConseil peer support functionality in the Opal patient portal.

James’ fellowship will support his PhD studies and Nicolas’ will support his MSc studies. Both are students undertaking their research projects as part of the Kildea lab’s NICE research program.

A big thank you to all who donated to the cause and to supporters Anton and Tristan who cheered on the runners!

John shared his perspective for a patient-centered healthcare system in which patients, clinicians, researchers and industry partners work together for true real-world data sharing.