December 14, 2016

3rd Biennial International Cancer Research Conference

Hi all! My name is Milica Krstic and I am a PhD student within the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Western University. I work in Dr. Ann Chambers’ and Dr. Alan Tuck’s lab located at London Health Sciences Centre’s London Regional Cancer Program.

You may have seen my previous blog posts where I discussed my work studying how and why early breast cancer lesions progress to invasive cancer.

On November 19th, I travelled to my hometown of Windsor, Ontario to attend the 3rd Biennial International Cancer Research Conference hosted by the Windsor Cancer Research Group. I was invited to give an oral presentation about my research, focusing on a protein called TBX3 and the molecular mechanisms by which it promotes breast cancer progression [picture shown above]. In the audience were several experts across multiple disciplines, including research scientists (from both biology and chemistry-related fields), pathologists, oncologists, industry professionals and so on. The oral presentations and poster presentations were fascinating and great at fostering scientific discussion. I’m glad that I attended this conference and would suggest it to others as well!

The goal of my research project is to be able to predict which early breast cancer lesions will progress to invasion – this would allow us to stratify patients into risk groups, which would ultimately influence treatment strategies. I have begun the fourth year of my PhD training and work towards this goal every day!

Previous blog posts from Milica Krstic

Breast Cancer Canada Applauds Federal Commitment to Modernize Preventive Health Guidelines

Breast Cancer Canada proudly celebrates the federal government’s response to the External Expert Review (EER) of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, and

Queens Park: Breast Cancer Canada Calls on Ontarians

Self-Refer for Mammograms as Screening Age Lowers to 40 This pivotal change expands access to life-saving mammograms for millions of women in Ontario, empowering them

Cortney & Connie: Twin sisters carrying the BRCA2 Gene

This year alone, more than 30,000 Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer. My journey began in 2015, when I was just 29

Manitoba removing barriers for breast screening

Manitoba is taking a significant step forward in breast cancer care with a new plan to lower the age for self-referral mammogram screenings. Currently, women

Progress Through Research

Latest Research

Breast Cancer Canada donations fund life-saving research that directly impacts Canadian patients. That means better answers, bigger breakthroughs – and more personalized treatment for every breast cancer diagnosis.

Patient Tools

Our suite of digital tools are each designed to help individuals better manage their breast cancer journey through education, research and personalized insights, while also elevating the patient voice.

Patient Stories

Every breast cancer journey is unique, but together, these stories paint a powerful picture of progress. Through firsthand accounts from patients and survivors, we share stories that highlight the lived-experiences of breast cancer.

Fuel Progress

Progress happens when we invest in it. Canada is home to some of the world’s brightest minds in research. Together, we are advancing science, ensuring it leads to earlier detection, better treatments, and improved outcomes for patients across the country.