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We started the process to create the Patient Advisory Committee of the Atlantic Cancer Consortium (ACC PAC)!

We are pleased to let you know that we have started the process to formally start the Patient Advisory Committee of Atlantic Cancer Consortium!

Atlantic Cancer Consortium is a part of the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centre Networks led by the Terry Fox Research Institute. This consortium consists of a team of over 70 scientists, clinicians, staff, and trainees in Atlantic Canadian provinces.

The primary aim of the Cancer Centres Network is to advance the way to cancer cure via research (particularly focusing on Precision Medicine), collaboration, and training the next generation cancer researchers.

ACC PAC will be led by Sevtap Savas, PhD. Sevtap is a cancer scientist, patient advocate, and professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John’s, NL.

Stay tuned!

ACC PAC (Atlantic Cancer Consortium_Patient Advisory Committee)

Farewell message by the ACC PAC

After 2 years and 3 months of working together, sadly the ACC PAC (Atlantic Cancer Consortium Patient Advisory Committee) is coming to an end due to lack of funding. During this time frame, our committee worked tirelessly to connect patient stories, scientific and medical knowledge, and priorities with the general public, scientists, clinicians and funders.…

by sevtapsavas March 21, 2026April 10, 2026
ACC PAC (Atlantic Cancer Consortium_Patient Advisory Committee)

The 2nd scholarly manuscript by the ACC PAC is now published

We are pleased to note that we – the Atlantic Cancer Consortium Patient Advisory Committee (ACC PAC) – have just published our 2nd scholarly paper!! đź’“ In this paper, we describe our experience with organizing a Public Conference on Precision Medicine (March 15, 2025) for Atlantic Canadians, self-reflections, feedback received and lessons learnt for future…

by sevtapsavas February 19, 2026February 19, 2026
ACC PAC (Atlantic Cancer Consortium_Patient Advisory Committee)

ACC PAC webinars have started

The Atlantic Cancer Consortium Patient Advisory Committee (ACC PAC) is proud to note that it has started its webinar series. In the first two webinars, the committee focused on the research done by the Atlantic Cancer Consortium. The first webinar was delivered by Dr. Alexi Surette in French and the second one was delivered in…

by sevtapsavas December 6, 2025

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November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 by sevtapsavas Categories: ACC PAC (Atlantic Cancer Consortium_Patient Advisory Committee)Tags: ACC PAC, Atlantic Canada, Atlantic Cancer Consortium, Atlantic cancer research, Canadian cancer research, cancer, Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Patient advisors, Patient Advisory Committee, patient partners, Precision Medicine, Public Engagement, Public Outreach, Terry Fox Research Institute Leave a comment

Over-arching goal: To improve the wellness and conditions of cancer patients and families

I made a presentation as part of the Marathon of Hope National Cancer Centers Network speaker series last week.

You can listen to my talk here: between 30 – 51 min of the recording.

It is a nice summary of the work and expertise I have and how I would like to contribute them to the Atlantic Cancer Consortium (ACC) and national Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MoH CCN).

Happy to particularly demonstrate how my research, public engagement and outreach, leadership and advocacy activities all work towards one goal – to improve the conditions and wellness of the cancer patients and families. This is a true and a very strong goal of mine.

ACC is a large cancer research project/team focusing on Precision Medicine in cancer. We are very excited to be a part of this initiative supported by the Terry Fox Research Institute, federal government and many local and provincial funders and organizations.

I believe over time this project will bring relief to many cancer patients by creating new knowledge and personalized treatment options. Through our public engagement activities, we will also interact, engage, and work with our public members in and out of Atlantic Canada to exchange, disseminate, and create new ideas and scientific knowledge that matter most to them.

Exciting times 🙂

Until next time, stay safe and enjoy the summer.

Sevtap Savas, PhD. June 14, 2022, St. John’s

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June 14, 2022June 21, 2022 by sevtapsavas Categories: BlogTags: Advocacy, Atlantic Canada, Atlantic Cancer Consortium, Canada, cancer, Collaborations, conditions of cancer patients, Goals, Leadership, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, national network, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Presentation, Public Engagement, Public Outreach, Research, St. John's, Terry Fox Research Institute, wellness of cancer patients Leave a comment
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