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Making Precision Medicine a Reality

Making Precision Medicine a Reality
published on: Sep, 06 2018

As technology advances, new types of data like genomic profiling provide a deeper, clearer view of people and their cancer. Our ability to learn from this data puts the promise of truly personalized healthcare within reach.

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Capability and Potential Intersect

Capability and Potential Intersect
published on: Aug, 15 2017

It’s important to find a job you love. Employee Pino Florio shares his thoughts on what makes a great company and why he chose to return to Canada after working abroad.

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Taking a World View

Taking a World View
published on: Apr, 22 2017

Health is at the heart of everything we do at Roche. Find out more about our science-based approach to creating an environmentally-friendly workplace.

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Faces of Multiple Sclerosis

Faces of Multiple Sclerosis
published on: May, 26 2018

Multiple sclerosis affects everyone differently. To show this individuality, we asked Grace and Marie, two people living with MS, to share their stories.

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Finding Balance

Finding Balance
published on: Jan, 11 2018

At the start of a new year, many Canadians resolve to improve their fitness. Unfortunately, many don’t follow through. Through our wellness initiatives, we help our employees balance family and work life, and meet their personal goals

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5 Myths About Clinical Trials

5 Myths About Clinical Trials
published on: Nov, 06 2018

There are many questions about this work and common misconceptions that prevent people from participating in clinical trial, so we thought we would take the opportunity to debunk a few common myths.

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Towards Enhanced Transparency

Towards Enhanced Transparency
published on: Jun, 20 2017

Yesterday, Roche and nine other Innovative Medicines Canada member companies voluntarily published payments made to Canadian healthcare providers and organizations in 2016. Today, we comment on why we are committed to advancing this framework to help enhance trust and start a discussion about the value we bring to our healthcare system.

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Year in Review

Year in Review
published on: Dec, 19 2017

As we near the holidays and the end of an important year, we share our views on the trends that have shaped our business in 2017 and helped us live our mission of “doing now what patients need next.”

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Shape the Future of Cancer Care

Shape the Future of Cancer Care
published on: Nov, 27 2018

Cancer impacts us all and everyone should have a say in the development of the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control. We encourage you to take #30MinutesThatMatter to provide input.

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It's Not Just Business - It's Personal

It's Not Just Business - It's Personal
published on: Mar, 02 2017

In our first In Focus post, we explain who we are and why Doing now what patients need next stands as our purpose statement.

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A Summer Well Spent

A Summer Well Spent
published on: Sep, 06 2017

In today’s job market, recent graduates’ lack of experience is often cited as a reason for youth unemployment. To help overcome this challenge, each year we welcome a group of students into our office to work on teams related to their area of study. As we say farewell and good luck to this year’s summer students, we spoke with Ana-Maria Calixto about her experience in our program.

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Power of Giving Back

Power of Giving Back
published on: Apr, 28 2017

No parents should have to raise four children in a neighbourhood where they fear for their safety. Thanks to Habitat for Humanity GTA, and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the Botchway’s have a safe and affordable home that they can call their own for years to come.

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The Power of Sport

The Power of Sport
published on: Sep, 23 2017

With the 2017 Invictus Games taking place in Canada, employee Magda Leonowicz talks about what inspired her to volunteer and how adaptive sport can change lives.

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Speeding Towards Discovery

Speeding Towards Discovery
published on: Jun, 02 2017

Curing cancer demands our best efforts. Dr. Sandra Horning, Head of Global Product Development, shares her thoughts about the importance of creating partnerships that drive innovation.

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Knowledge is Power

Knowledge is Power
published on: May, 08 2017

Ovarian cancer claims the lives of five Canadian women every day. But how do you stop a disease when people aren’t aware it exists? We spoke with Elisabeth Baugh, CEO of Ovarian Cancer Canada, who shared her organization’s journey to building a worldwide community around a misunderstood disease.

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Shattering in the Glass Ceiling

Shattering in the Glass Ceiling
published on: Mar, 08 2017

A more inclusive workplace means better ideas and better performance. We're proud that our executive team is made up of 65% women. We spoke with a few of them about their careers and how we have generated a culture of female leaders at Roche Canada.

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Rewriting the Cancer Story

Rewriting the Cancer Story
published on: Jun, 28 2018

Announcing the 2017 Rewrite Cancer Innovation Challenge winning projects that will help improve the Canadian patient experience as we enter a new era of cancer care.

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What a Difference a Day Makes

What a Difference a Day Makes
published on: Jun, 14 2017

On one day each year, employees from Roche sites around the world raise money through the Roche Children’s Walk. Aiman Naseer shares her experience visiting communities supported by this initiative.

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A Dialogue on Sustainable Healthcare

A Dialogue on Sustainable Healthcare
published on: May, 04 2018

Access to innovation, job creation, and a strong life sciences ecosystem are necessary for the sustainability of our healthcare system. We’re committed to building a fair, effective and efficient system that meets the needs of Canadians today and tomorrow.

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Pedal Power

Pedal Power
published on: Jul, 07 2017

Nearly half of all Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. In support of friends and family who are fighting or have lost their battle with this disease, members of our team embark on the Ride to Conquer Cancer, a more than 200 km cycling journey to fund cancer research.

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Evidence Based Medicine in Action

Evidence Based Medicine in Action
published on: May, 18 2017

Before a medicine or diagnostic can be used, it must undergo a rigorous testing process. In this post we examine clinical trials and their impact on patients.

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From Traditional to Personal

From Traditional to Personal
published on: Apr, 25 2018

It’s been 65 years since Watson and Crick described DNA and 15 years since scientists first decoded the human genome. And while we know there is still a lot we don’t understand, we also celebrate how far we’ve come in genetic science and the possibilities personalized medicine holds for the future.

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Creating Lasting Change

Creating Lasting Change
published on: Dec, 05 2018

We’re proud to announce our commitment to supporting charities in the communities where we live and work.

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Design and Delivery

Design and Delivery
published on: Oct, 17 2017

Canada is a leader in clinical research, ranking 4th globally. Through innovation in clinical trial design and policies to address existing gaps, we can build on this history of excellence, ultimately improving the health of Canadians and supporting economic growth.

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Capacity to Build

Capacity to Build
published on: Nov, 14 2017

What does it take to be a great leader? Jennifer Cook, Global Head of Clinical Operations (Pharma), Christina Archer, Site Head for PD Clinical Operations, and Heather Graham, Site Head for PD Regulatory, share their perspective.

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Similar But Not Identical

Similar But Not Identical
published on: Sep, 21 2018

The recent introduction of biosimilars is changing Canada’s healthcare landscape. We hope to shed some light on what originator biologics and biosimilars are, how they are manufactured and how they are approved for use in patients.

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Better Together

Better Together
published on: Jun, 03 2018

Through partnerships, we can fully realize the potential of great science and the meaningful impact it can have on the lives of Canadians.

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On the Road to Discovery

On the Road to Discovery
published on: Jan, 03 2019

Throughout the years, we’ve searched for innovative solutions to common problems, some of which have impacted our world in surprising ways.

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Mind the Gaps

Mind the Gaps
published on: Feb, 28 2019

New types of Alzheimer’s treatments may soon be available, but the current healthcare system isn’t prepared. We’re exploring challenges and solutions to help ensure Canadians can get timely access.

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A New Era of Personalized Healthcare

A New Era of Personalized Healthcare
published on: Apr, 29 2019

Our greater understanding of genomics, Big Data, and the untapped insights sitting within digital health records are shifting the boundaries of what is possible in the quest to improve patient care.

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Developing a Pharmacare Plan for the Future

Developing a Pharmacare Plan for the Future
published on: May, 14 2019

An overwhelming number of Canadians support the concept of a national pharmacare program. However, there is little alignment on what a such a program would look like.

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Lucy’s Lung Cancer Journey

Lucy’s Lung Cancer Journey
published on: Jun, 11 2019

Considering multiple treatment options is a crucial step for many lung cancer patients throughout their journey. After Lucy was diagnosed and the standard chemotherapy approach didn’t work, her doctor began looking at immunotherapy to personalize her treatment.

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Shedding Light on Multiple Sclerosis

Shedding Light on Multiple Sclerosis
published on: Apr, 10 2019

Technology is helping people and their doctors identify and track how multiple sclerosis might be progressing.

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Perspectives on Biosimilars in Oncology

Perspectives on Biosimilars in Oncology
published on: Jul, 11 2019

As biosimilars enter the oncology treatment landscape there are a host of patient and physician considerations, recently explored in a Canadian Breast Cancer Network whitepaper.

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ReDefining Hemophilia

ReDefining Hemophilia
published on: Oct, 28 2019

For people with hemophilia, a rare but serious inherited bleeding disorder, it can define who they are and how they live. A new campaign inspires people with hemophilia to redefine their goals, aspirations, and what it is really like to live with the disorder.

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Continuing to Rewrite the Cancer Story

Continuing to Rewrite the Cancer Story
published on: Nov, 19 2019

Announcing the Year 2 Rewrite Cancer Innovation Challenge winning submissions that will help create change for a better future for cancer care.

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Put Cancer to the Test

Put Cancer to the Test
published on: Nov, 30 2019

Each person living with cancer is unique. So, too, is the genomic profile of each patient’s tumour unique – and may hold the key to treating their cancer. This is where testing can make the difference.

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Assessing the Gaps

Assessing the Gaps
published on: Dec, 10 2019

Personalized healthcare innovations do not always fit into the traditional health system funding approach. If Canadians want access to these treatments, the system needs to adapt now.

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The New Pap Test

The New Pap Test
published on: Feb, 25 2020

Canada needs a New Pap Test; it’s a simple idea with a huge impact. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, despite the fact that it’s almost entirely preventable. It’s time to take action; we owe it ourselves and the women in our lives to make comprehensive cervical cancer screening a priority.

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"An Equal World is an Enabled World"

"An Equal World is an Enabled World"
published on: Mar, 06 2020

As we embark on this new decade, with a renewed enthusiasm and commitment to create a gender equal world, we asked members from our Women’s Network and Roche leaders for their perspective on this important topic.

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Turning the tide of COVID-19

Turning the tide of COVID-19
published on: Dec, 21 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of billions of people, nearly overwhelming healthcare systems and pushing the global economy to the brink of collapse. The quest for effective treatments and a preventive vaccine starts with – and depends on – the broad availability of fast, accurate and reliable diagnostic tests.

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Stronger Together

Stronger Together
published on: Jun, 30 2020

In an interview, Roche Canada leaders, Ronnie Miller, President & CEO Roche Pharma Canada, and Andrew Plank, President & General Manager Roche Diagnostics Canada, share their insights and the learnings that will shape not only our organization, but hopefully how the public and private sector can work together to address public-health challenges in the future.

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Roche Calls on Canadians to Help Fight COVID-19

Roche Calls on Canadians to Help Fight COVID-19
published on: Jul, 17 2020

Roche Canada’s COVID-19 Open Innovation Challenge called on Canadians to develop solutions to address healthcare system challenges arising from the pandemic. Ideas came from across the country, demonstrating Canadian skill and talent. From over 800 submissions, 11 unique solutions were chosen and are underway.

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Accelerating Innovation in Canada

Accelerating Innovation in Canada
published on: Aug, 11 2020

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many existing gaps in the Canadian healthcare system, while showing the incredible value that the life sciences sector brings to our country. This crisis has shown that a strong healthcare system needs high-quality data, health researchers, infrastructure and manufacturing capacities, across governments and academia, and within the private sector.

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An Army of Data

An Army of Data
published on: Aug, 27 2020

The Roche Canada Data Science Coalition has galvanized like-minded academic and private organizations to work alongside the global research community to develop and implement solutions to tackle COVID-19 and build a framework for future challenges.

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Earlier answers to big pregnancy questions

Earlier answers to big pregnancy questions
published on: Aug, 31 2020

Early pregnancy is a time filled with excitement and questions. Non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) can help provide answers to those big questions earlier than the traditional prenatal screening process, helping families prepare for what’s ahead.

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The Evolution of Biosimilars in Canada

The Evolution of Biosimilars in Canada
published on: Sep, 08 2020

With biosimilars starting to shift the oncology treatment landscape, it is essential for decision makers to continue to focus on what is most important, and that’s the needs of the patient.

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Fearless: Living with Lymphoma

Fearless: Living with Lymphoma
published on: Sep, 24 2020

Brigitta has survived war, built a new home in Canada, and raised a loving family – but fighting lymphoma was one of her most challenging life experiences. Now she’s sharing her advice for others living with the disease.

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Truly Personal! October is BCAM

Truly Personal! October is BCAM
published on: Oct, 26 2020

A breast cancer diagnosis can bring a range of emotions and the start of an unpredictable time for a patient and their loved ones. Understanding your options and available resources will be key to creating a plan that is as individual as you.

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Taking on Life With A Rare Disorder

Taking on Life With A Rare Disorder
published on: Nov, 02 2020

After several emergency room visits, Anthy was eventually diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, or NMOSD, a rare autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system. People living with the condition also experience unpredictable and severe relapses.

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Diversity & Inclusion: A Catalyst for Innovation

Diversity & Inclusion: A Catalyst for Innovation
published on: Nov, 16 2020

Our approach to diversity and inclusion focuses on celebrating the unique attributes of our employees, and creating a space for people to be their true selves and do their best work on behalf of patients.

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Harnessing Real World Data

Harnessing Real World Data
published on: Dec, 01 2020

Real world data is increasingly important to capture the full story of innovative treatments and emerging health solutions to help guide healthcare practice. Roche is collaborating with the RWD experts at Oncology Outcomes to make sure Canada is ready.

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Say buh-bye to cervical cancer

Say buh-bye to cervical cancer
published on: Jan, 22 2021

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. And we could actually eliminate cervical cancer in our lifetime. Yes, it’s possible! And it turns out the WHO plan is pretty straightforward: just three (okay, big) steps! Canada is well on its way, but there’s still work to be done, and you can be part of it!

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