Queens University receives historic donation for cancer research – Kingston [Video]

Queen’s University is celebrating its largest-ever private donation for cancer research, described as “transformational” for research capacity, cutting-edge facilities and new training opportunities.

Alumnus Murray Sinclair has donated $25 million to the university’s cancer research institute, which will be renamed the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute.

Queen’s University, a leading cancer research facility in Canada, will now have enhanced resources to develop new treatments.

“We then discussed whether we should explore treatment or research and we settled on research to Queen’s – the cancer institute here is extremely highly regarded,” Sinclair explained.

“This gift will propel us to answer more research questions, test new potential treatments for patients faster, and hopefully identify the next big thing that will make an impact and help people live longer,” Dr. Annette Hay said of the donation.

The funds will also benefit families like Cathy and Dave Tidman. Cathy, who battled cancer five years ago, had to …