Partnership
United for a
cancer-free future
Uniprix has been committed to people’s health and well-being for 45 years. As we strive to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, we are partnering with Montréal Cancer Institute to give researchers the means to beat cancer.
From the lab to the pharmacy, every healthcare professional plays an essential role in a cancer patient’s wellness journey. Discover their role by watching this short video!
Did you know?
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Quebec1 and the second leading cause worldwide2.
As such, nearly 2 in 5 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime3. This means that millions of children, adults and seniors, regardless of their social status, will have their lives disrupted by the disease.
Research at the Institute
The researchers who are members of the Institute focus on cancers of epithelial origin, which include most solid tumors, such as ovarian cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer.
Vaccine against cancer
Did you know that researchers who are members of the Montreal Cancer Institute are working on a vaccine against cancer? This vaccine would provide effective immunization against the disease.
Find out more about the research
The family pharmacist's role
In addition to answering your questions about the disease and ensuring that your treatments are effective, your pharmacist will provide support and accompany you in your health journey.
How are donations used?
Financial contributions are distributed to member researchers of the Institute to:
- Support research projects
- Invest in state-of-the-art equipment
- Award scholarships
- Organize and fund scientific conferences and training workshops
