Bringing researchers together for better cancer outcomes
The Cancer Research Institute of Northern Alberta (CRINA) brings together scientists and clinicians from across the 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø to advance groundbreaking discoveries.
CRINA researchers are exploring ways to better detect and treat cancer, understand how cells become cancerous, and improve the lives of people living with the disease.
Areas of Research
CRINA researchers are exploring ways to better detect and treat cancer, understand how cells become cancerous, and improve the lives of people living with the disease.
Understanding Cancer
Investigating how and why cancer cells develop and spread.
Detecting Cancer
Discovering new ways to diagnose cancer at earlier stages.
Treating Cancer
Finding more effective and personalized therapies.
Living Better with Cancer
Researching ways to improve the quality of life of those living with cancer.
Message from the Scientific Director
Welcome to CRINA. Made up of senior cancer researchers, trainees and clinicians, CRINA is an investigative hub created to explore and solve cancer’s most challenging questions. Our strength lies in the collective depth and diversity of our research teams’ expertise and experience.
I invite you to learn more about our work, our collaborations, and how to join us in supporting patients and their families, from diagnosis to survivorship.
Director
Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
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170
Senior scientists and growing
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8
Faculties represented
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1,500+
Years of collective research experience