Radiating Innovation: The Evolution of Diagnostic Medicine

Owen Roberts joins us to explore the dynamic intersection of technology and healthcare, focusing on how innovations like FDG-PET scans and the Human Genome Project have propelled advancements in cancer treatment. The discussion highlights the crucial role of integrating various technological breakthroughs and how Canadian research centres like McMaster are making significant strides in the field. Owen emphasizes the importance of aligning research with clinical needs and the challenges researchers face when transitioning from the lab to the market.

The Cancer Assist Show is hosted by Dr. Bill Evans, MD, FRCP, Past President of the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre at HHS. Brought to you by the Cancer Assistance Program—an organization lending support to cancer patients and families of those affected by cancer.

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