Research comprises a large component of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC). The career scientists at the cancer centre collaborate with scientists at dedicated research and healthcare facilities in Thunder Bay and around the world, conducting basic research into cellular and molecular aspects of cancer in the wet-lab, trying to determine the missteps causing healthy cells to mutate into cancer cells in the hope of repairing or reversing cell damage, or taking advantage of the information to improve treatment success. These ongoing collaborations also include contributions to the expanding Clinical Trials program, translational research and the academic activities of the cancer centre. The evolving research studies also cross over into Psychosocial, Medical Physics and Radiation Oncology, as researchers constantly investigate and test new approaches, treatment methods, applications and therapeutic tools for strategies to address the complex origins and progression of cancer.

To enhance the individual program development, Regional Cancer Care and the network of partner sites in the region emphasize strong alliances with other industry and academic partners. McMaster University, The Michener Institute and Lakehead University have long partnered with Regional Cancer Care to ensure opportunities are available and academic excellence is at the fulcrum of cancer initiatives. As a case in point, Lakehead University, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre have allied themselves to create ICR Discoveries to expand upon the work of their highly respected and well-known research scientists, and commit to fostering new relationships and studies.

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