Queen's University is celebrating today after a major financial donation. It's the school's largest-ever private donation for cancer research which is being called "transformational" regarding research capacity, cutting-edge facilities and new training opportunities. Alumnus Murray Sinclair donated 25 million dollars to the school's cancer research institute, which will be renamed "the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute." Paul Soucy has more.
Queen’s University, a leading cancer research facility in Canada, will now have enhanced resources to develop new treatments. “This gift will propel us to answer more research questions, test new potential treatments for patients faster, and hopefully identify the next big thing that will make an impact and help people live longer,” Dr. Annette Hay said of the donation.The funds will also benefit families like Cathy and Dave Tidman. Cathy, who battled cancer five years ago, had to travel to Cleveland for treatment.
The $25-million donation will fund a new imaging facility to enhance immunotherapy research and drug discovery by providing real-time views of immune cells interacting with cancer. A biomanufacturing facility will expedite personalized cellular immunotherapy for Canadians.