Finding new and better ways to treat childhood leukemia and ease the burden on patients and their families is the impetus behind Dr. Jason Berman's research. Dr. Berman, a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at the IWK Health Centre and scientist with Dalhousie University, received Cancer Care Nova Scotia's Peggy Davison Clinician Scientist Award.
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Health research is an investment in the future health of all Nova Scotians. Through his hard work, Dr. Berman will not only make life better for young patients, but will help provide better health care for all Nova Scotian families who are touched by this type of cancer.
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Health and Wellness Minister Maureen MacDonald
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Knowledge gained through research means new treatments, better access to existing treatment, earlier diagnosis and more. We are pleased to help further Dr. Berman's research through the Peggy Davison Award. We hope his work will mean an easier journey for children like Olivia.
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Dr. Carman Giacomantonio, chief medical director, Cancer Care Nova Scotia
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Our goal is to find new treatments to help children like Olivia who have to endure the challenges of chemotherapy. This Peggy Davison award also enables us to continue to recruit the best and the brightest from across Canada and beyond to work with us, establishing our laboratory as an international centre of research excellence and fostering the training of the next generation of leading cancer researchers right here in Nova Scotia.
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Dr. Jason Berman, a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at the IWK Health Centre and scientist with Dalhousie University.
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We are linking with pharmaceutical companies to screen new drugs in our fish models of human cancer in an efficient and cost-effective way that was not previously possible in other systems. This work has tremendous potential to ultimately improve the outcome for children and adults with cancer across the province and across the country.
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Dr. Jason Berman, a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at the IWK Health Centre and scientist with Dalhousie University.
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We know first-hand the struggles that children endure going through intensive chemotherapy to treat AML. The current treatment is very difficult and it is heartbreaking to watch your child endure this illness and treatment.
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Barry and Tammy Mason, parents of 11-year-old cancer patient Olivia
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Olivia is strong and determined. We know she will make it. However, we anxiously await the day that Dr. Berman, and his team, announce that they have found an easier way to treat AML. With the Peggy Davison Award to Dr. Berman, we know that they are one step closer to that announcement.
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Barry and Tammy Mason, parents of 11-year-old cancer patient Olivia
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Nova Scotia has a growing and vibrant cancer research community known for its highly collaborative and collegial environment.
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Dr. Jonathan Blay, scientific director of the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute
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We've been able to maximize our impact throughout the region by pooling our resources and energies. This helps us in recruiting and retaining the best of the best in cancer specialists and researchers.
Dr. Jonathan Blay, scientific director of the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute