Jackie Bender, PhD

Join Us for World Cancer Day 2026: A Special Webinar on The Human Crisis in Cancer 4th Feb 2026 8:00 AM, EST Speakers in order of presentation: 1. Gary Rodin 2. Patricia Parker 3. Blessing Nkechi Ugboaja Moderated by Chioma Asuzu Register for FREE here ipos-society.org/event-6480465

Very proud of my immensely talented PhD student Lauren Squires who gave a fabulous presentation of her PhD project on the role of online support groups for sexual and gender diverse people with cancer. @LaurenSquires2 #capo2025

Join one of CIHR's Institute Advisory Boards and help shape the future of health research in Canada! Seeking individuals with experience in research, policy-making, community engagement, and more! Apply by April 25, 2025. Learn more and apply today: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/18156.html

Do you engage people with lived experience in research? Check out our new checklist with guidance on asking #PWLE to provide input on a draft manuscript or grant! pxphub.org/research-team-… @CIHR_IMHA @PxPHub @ayacan_cancer @thisisdonwood @TO_dpr @TrinityLowthian

@survonc @matt_wallen_PhD @rayychan @Fiona_CW1 @CarlaChesson @RiaJoseph16 @chitchadkitchen @KnowlesReegan @imogenramsey @FlindersCNHS Thanks @matt_wallen_PhD ! I am enjoying learning about all the great research at the CFI and collaborating to advance cancer navigation globally.

🌟 Exciting day at CFI Cancer Survivorship Program! We had the pleasure of hosting @benderjack , a leading expert in Peer Navigation in cancer. Her presentation was incredibly insightful! Looking forward to learn and collaborate with her for #survonc #survivorship

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Excited to announce the Top Ten Priorities for AYA research according to AYAs. Fabulous work led by @DrPerriTutelman. Please share widely. @UHN_Supportive @ayaprogram @PMResearch_UHN @CCSResearch @CAPO_ACOP @cancerstratCA @CancerCareMASCC

Choosing to leave academia is not the same as quitting science 💀

@ananya_tb @EBOSS_McGill @mcgillu Congrats!

For the last 17 years I’ve been doing everything I can to fix health care for as many people as possible. It’s time for me to launch a new company and a new chapter with Lucky Sage. luckysage.co

Today, Minister of Health Mark Holland announced a $43M investment in 14 new Canadian-led #ClinicalTrials to assess treatments and tools with the potential to save lives. canada.ca/en/institutes-…

I've learned so much from @KirstyDuncanMP & I'm going to learn more from her new book. #InclusiveScience #WomenInSTEM Inclusive science is the most rigorous & impactful science, benefitting everyone. That's what we're all working towards. Congrats on this important contribution!

Join us on July 31st from 12- 1pm for a virtual Community of Practice. Therese Lane and Dawn Richards will be presenting on “Publishing with Patient Partners on the Research Team”. us02web.zoom.us/j/86107127932?…

HEI professor @julia_abelson identified a patient engagement skills gap. With her team, she developed a new microcredential called Engagement and Partnering for People-Centred Care. We spoke about its unique career value: hei.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/new-microcrede… @McMasterCPD

@rayychan So sorry to hear Ray. My condolences to you too.

@benderjack @CancerCareMASCC I am so sorry to hear @benderjack. I lost my mother and father in law last year… I totally understand 😔

Enjoying @CancerCareMASCC in Lille France after a difficult month. This morning at breakfast, a hotel staff handed me a take-way bag with a croissant after noticing that I had not picked up my daily treat. It’s the thoughtful gestures in life that make all the difference.

@rayychan @CancerCareMASCC Thanks Ray. Sadly, my father passed away this month. I wasn’t sure I’d be able to attend MASCC this year but I am very glad I did.

@benderjack @CancerCareMASCC Sorry to hear Jackie! Hope you enjoyed yourself and had abit of a break!!

Interesting study on breast cancer survivorship guidelines showing a lack of focus on patients’ social needs by Krista Ariello from Canada. @CancerCareMASCC

Great example of a virtual group medical visit in survivorship care by @NiharikaDixit16 among a high need low income group. Highly effective and impressive participation rates around 95%!

Insightful presentation by @rayychan at @CancerCareMASCC on tailoring cancer care guidelines for resource limited settings. Supportive care should be considered essential (e.g., basic and core)

Great example of cultural adaptation of an online resource for cancer carers in a low resource setting by @OlindaSantin at @CancerCareMASCC