Events
CRCHUM Prestige Conferences
The CRCHUM Prestige Conferences are presented by world-renowned speakers in their field of expertise.
This series of conferences offers a broad perspective on a scientific topic in a language that is clear and accessible to all participants.
They are mainly aimed at the scientific community, including participants who have no prior knowledge of the topic and are presented once a month.
In collaboration with the Research Institute, McGill University Health Center
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – 4 p.m.
In collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim
Liquid Biopsy: New Perspectives in Cancer Treatment
4:00 p.m. – Trevor Pugh, Ph.D., ACMG
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
Whole genome sequencing as a uniting force for cancer detection, diagnostics, and monitoring
4:30 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. – Panel:
The implementation of liquid biopsy in centers and hospitals
- Trevor Pugh, Ph.D., ACMG, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
- Antoine Désilet, M.D., Oncologist, Cancer Researcher, CRCHUM
- Julia Burnier, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, McGill University
- Moderator: Isabelle Michaud, Patient Access Manager for the Province of Quebec, Boehringer Ingelheim
5:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Discussion with the audience
5:30 p.m. – Networking Cocktail
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Thursday November 13, 2025, 4 p.m.
From the genetics of type 2 diabetes to personalized medicine for diabetic patients
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Philippe Froguel, MD, PhD
Professor of Endocrinology, MD, PhD, Lille University Hospital, and Professor and Chair of Genomic Medicine, Imperial College London
5:00 p.m.: Networking cocktail reception