Date and Time:

Tuesday, June 4, 2013
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Location:

Convocation Hall 31 King’s College Circle Toronto, ON, M5S 1A1

Organized by the Office of Convocation:

Tel: (416) 978-5940
http://www.convocation.utoronto.ca/

We all look forward to working with Doug in his new leadership role, as he leads our UT-DRO community into the next exciting phase of Knowledge Translation and Dissemination.

In her new leadership role, Cate will oversee the development of an innovative hybrid imaging technology training stream, along with the continuation of an already outstanding radiation therapy training program.

We are grateful for Dr. Pam Catton and Dr. Mary Gospodarowicz’s vision and dedication over the past several years in advancing the medical radiation sciences education mandate. We look forward to the next exciting phase of our MRS Program, under Cate’s most capable leadership.

The Full Annual Report for 2011-2012 is in production and will be available soon.

Dr. Wong is also available as a confidential counseling resource for trainees, staff and faculty, who might be experiencing personal or professional difficulties related to diversity, cross-cultural conflict, or professionalism issues. I look forward to working with Rebecca as she builds on her new portfolio.

If you have any questions about her role, please feel free to contact Rebecca Wong directly at rebecca.wong@rmp.uhn.on.ca

Nominations are being accepted to recognize the teaching abilities of faculty associated with educational programs administered by the Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto (UT DRO).

Nominations are being accepted for four awards:
- Postgraduate Mentorship
- Postgraduate Research Supervision
- Professional Development & CME
- Cummings Educational Leadership Award

You can find more information, downloadable documents and submission instructions on our website.

All awards will be handed out at this year’s UTDRO AGM, on September 24, 2012.

Click to view the award winning 2011 MRS Viewbook! (PDF 2MB)

Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition that honours outstanding achievement and service to the communication profession. The competition is open to creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional materials and programs, and emerging technologies. Entries come from corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, PR firms, graphic design shops, production companies, web and digital creators and freelancers.

Hermes Creative Awards is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. The international organization consists of several thousand marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, media production, web and free-lance professionals. The Association oversees awards and recognition programs, provides judges and sets standards for excellence.

Congratulations to Alicia O’Shell and Jeremy Kwan of UT DRO, and Anita Lo of the Michener Institute, for your fabulous work in creating the Viewbook!

Congratulations to Kathy Han, Hon. B.Sc. in Immunology, M.D. C.M., and final-year radiation oncology resident at the University of Toronto!

She has been awarded the $75,000 2012 CARO-Elekta Research Fellowship for her proposed study on ‘Optimizing MRI-guided brachytherapy in cervical cancer: target delineation, accessibility, and clinical efficacy’, to be carried out at Princess Margaret Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto.

A challenge faced by Canadian radiation oncologists is that MRI-guided brachytherapy is resource-intensive, and currently available at only a few Canadian centres. A recent Canadian Brachytherapy Group survey reported that 80% of respondents agreed that 3D image-guided brachytherapy should become standard of care for treatment of cervical cancer in Canada. Dr. Han also aims to improve accessibility to MRI-guided brachytherapy by exploring alternative ways of performing the procedure.

To learn more visit the Research Fellowship web page on the CARO-ACRO website.

Dr. Bristow is Senior Scientist, Division of Applied Molecular Oncology and Clinician-Scientist & Clinical Studies Resource Centre Member at the Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Hospital. His research programs and clinical trials are endeavouring to find the best therapy for men with prostate cancer.

“In the field of prostate cancer, and especially as it applies to collaboration and leadership, Rob Bristow has no peer,” said Steve Jones, President and CEO of Prostate Cancer Canada. “He is internationally respected for his achievements, and universally respected for his compassion, vision and strength of character. Dr. Bristow is a committed volunteer, who was an important member of the PCC Board of Directors and Scientific Medical Advisory Committee. From being the leader and driving force behind the international ICGC-CPC Gene project, to speaking at virtually any event we ask him to attend, to working long hours with a passion that is a marvel to witness. Dr. Bristow is a most deserving choice to receive PCC’s most prestigious award.”