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. More Tags: 2017, In Focus
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. More Tags: 2017, In Focus
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. More Tags: 2017, In Focus
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. More Tags: 2017, In Focus
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. More Tags: 2017, In Focus
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. More Tags: 2017, In Focus
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. More Tags: 2017, In Focus
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. More Tags: 2017, In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: 2017, In Focus
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. More Tags: 2017, In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: 2017, In Focus
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. More Tags: 2017, In Focus
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. More Tags: 2017, In Focus
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.” More Tags: 2017, In Focus
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 More Tags: 2018, In Focus
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. More Tags: 2018, In Focus
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. More Tags: 2018, In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: 2018, In Focus
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. More Tags: 2018, In Focus
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. More Tags: 2018, In Focus
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. More Tags: 2018, In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: 2017, In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
"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. More Tags: 2018, In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
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. More Tags: In Focus
Say buh-bye to cervical cancer published on: Mar, 09 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! More Tags: In Focus
COVID-19 – A year later published on: Mar, 12 2021 Challenging would be the best adjective to describe 2020, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have been tested not only as humans but also as a society. A year that has taught us to never take for granted what we have, to value each other and to be ready for the unexpected. A year in which collaboration has been the core value in the fight against the pandemic. More Tags: In Focus
Cultivating young minds into tomorrow's leaders published on: May, 10 2021 Roche virtually hosted 27 high school students for our annual STEM day, offering a unique view into potential career paths with a STEM education, and sharing the knowledge and skills needed to be successful. More Tags: In Focus
Join Rewrite Cancer published on: May, 10 2021 This year’s Rewrite Cancer Innovation Challenge invites teams to submit ideas for maintaining equitable access to care, irrespective of where patients live. This topic is more important than ever as our healthcare system tries to provide reliable and consistent care to those with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. More Tags: In Focus
Finding Cancer’s Fingerprint published on: Jun, 01 2021 Genomic testing shed light on the unique characteristics of Jennifer’s lung cancer and helped her doctor explore different treatment options tailored to her diagnosis. More Tags: In Focus
What if Rapid Antigen tests were deployed broadly? published on: Jun, 15 2021 Experts will not deny that, when it comes to detecting SARS-CoV-2, PCR tests are highly reliable to deliver effective results, which of course is a critical part in fighting this unprecedented global healthcare emergency. To be honest, they remain the gold standard and definitely the method of choice in Canada’s screening strategy… More Tags: In Focus
Be supported. Be understood. Be inspired. published on: Sep, 27 2021 Those living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) face many challenges. SMA My Way provides a place for all those living with and affected by SMA to share their stories and empower one another. More Tags: In Focus
A Reminder for Alzheimer’s Disease published on: Oct, 19 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has put healthcare at the forefront of Canadians’ minds and many conditions are vying for attention. Following World Alzheimer’s Month, we’d like to highlight the need to continue working on finding ways to support Canadians impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. More Tags: In Focus
The Digital Healthcare Revolution published on: Nov, 29 2021 Digital health technologies are becoming more ingrained within healthcare, offering ways to streamline patient experiences and improve health systems to deliver tailored care to each individual. More Tags: In Focus
The value of diagnostics in managing COVID-19 published on: Jan, 07 2022 Widespread, reliable testing can help the world chart a course back to normal life In every country affected by the pandemic, experts have come to recognise one indisputable fact: accurate and broad testing is critical to containing and controlling this global health threat. More Tags: In Focus
Respect, Reflect, Relax published on: Mar, 14 2022 Ronnie Miller shares final message as President & CEO, Roche Canada Following an impactful 43-year career in the innovative pharmaceutical industry, Roche Canada’s President and CEO shares his most memorable moments. More Tags: In Focus
Heart disease: transforming lives through prevention, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring published on: Mar, 16 2022 Transforming lives by preventing, diagnosing, treating and monitoring cardiac diseases Life is unpredictable and can change in a moment. The hectic pace of life, work and the lack of activity due to the pandemic are affecting our heart health. More Tags: In Focus
Never Take for Granted Canada’s Laboratory Professionals published on: Apr, 11 2022 NATIONAL LAB WEEK 2022 Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have heard many stories about the role each healthcare professional has played, and we are sincerely thankful for that. But there is a profession, an essential one, that often goes below the radar of the public opinion and that should never be ignored: Laboratory professionals. More Tags: In Focus
Creating Meaningful Change published on: Apr, 13 2022 Incoming GM, Brigitte Nolet is ready to work in partnership to solve the greatest healthcare challenges Over the past 15 years, Brigitte Nolet has held various global and affiliate leadership roles within Roche. She is a tri-sector leader - not for profit; public and private sectors - who is passionate about solving the complexities of healthcare for the future. More Tags: In Focus
Opal - A gem in the rough published on: Jun, 16 2022 How a diverse group of partners is aiming to change healthcare Imagine patients could easily access and understand their medical information. Clinicians’ administrative work was easier to tackle. Scientists' research was bolstered with a wealth of curated data. What sounds like an idealist’s vision of healthcare, may not be too far from becoming reality in Quebec. A diverse group of health system partners, including patients, scientists, and industry partners like Roche, are coming together to form the Quebec SmartCare Consortium (quebecsmartcare.com), driving access and responsible sharing of personal health data. More Tags: In Focus
The importance of early diagnosis in Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment published on: Sep, 09 2022 Cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers (CSF) can support an early and accurate diagnosis of AD and MCI7 By 2050, the number of people affected by dementia is projected to reach 152 million worldwide. More Tags: In Focus
Why We Walk published on: Sep, 10 2022 A philanthropic favourite returns: The Roche Children’s Walk Making meaningful impact is deeply ingrained in our Roche culture and we walk the talk - literally, each year during the global Roche Children’s Walk More Tags: In Focus
A way forward published on: Oct, 24 2022 The role of health data in evolving our healthcare systems More Tags: In Focus
A way forward published on: Dec, 14 2022 How AI can strengthen our healthcare systems More Tags: In Focus
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. published on: Jan, 24 2023 It is always a good time to talk and educate ourselves about human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer. More Tags: In Focus
A way forward published on: Apr, 13 2023 Medicines must make their way to patients faster More Tags: In Focus
From Strategy to Action published on: Jun, 02 2023 Reflections on 1 Year as President & CEO More Tags: In Focus