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Victor Ling is world- renowned for his work in cancer research. Last year he received both the Dr. Josef Steiner Prize in Europe and the General Motors Kettering Prize - recognized as the top international award for cancer research - at a June dinner in Washington, D.C. Ling helped discover how cancer cells resist the effects of tumor-destroying drugs by using a tiny protein. The protein ejects drugs from the cell before they have time to act. Ling spent years refining and confirming the discovery, which has sparked a search for the right decoy drug capable of fooling the protein and allowing cancer-fighting drugs to slip in for the kill.
Victor Ling is world- renowned for his work in cancer research. Last year he received both the Dr. Josef Steiner Prize in Europe and the General Motors Kettering Prize - recognized as the top international award for cancer research - at a June dinner in Washington, D.C. Ling helped discover how cancer cells resist the effects of tumor-destroying drugs by using a tiny protein. The protein ejects drugs from the cell before they have time to act. Ling spent years refining and confirming the discovery, which has sparked a search for the right decoy drug capable of fooling the protein and allowing cancer-fighting drugs to slip in for the kill.

Victor Ling is world- renowned for his work in cancer research. Last year he received both the Dr. Josef Steiner Prize in Europe and the General Motors Kettering Prize - recognized as the top international award for cancer research - at a June dinner in Washington, D.C. Ling helped discover how cancer cells resist the effects of tumor-destroying drugs by using a tiny protein. The protein ejects drugs from the cell before they have time to act. Ling spent years refining and confirming the discovery, which has sparked a search for the right decoy drug capable of fooling the protein and allowing cancer-fighting drugs to slip in for the kill.

Date8/2/1991
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Landers on drink. 'Alcohol is no better (than drugs). Making a choice between the two is like choosing between cancer and leprosy.'
Landers on drink. 'Alcohol is no better (than drugs). Making a choice between the two is like choosing between cancer and leprosy.'
9/26/1975
A man from Bombay acquitted of charges he smuggled drugs into Canada says he's looking forward to seeing what Canada is like outside a prison cell
A man from Bombay acquitted of charges he smuggled drugs into Canada says he's looking forward to seeing what Canada is like outside a prison cell
3/30/1988
Dr. Victor Ling: The world famous cancer researcher feels probably more satisfied by local kudos from the Princess Margaret Hospital staff.
Dr. Victor Ling: The world famous cancer researcher feels probably more satisfied by local kudos from the Princess Margaret Hospital staff.
8/2/1991
Dr. Andrew Malcolm, staff psychiatrist with the Addiction Research Foundation, offers here advice to parents concerned about drugs.
Dr. Andrew Malcolm, staff psychiatrist with the Addiction Research Foundation, offers here advice to parents concerned about drugs.
11/4/1968
Drug debate: The number of drugs available to the consumer has mushroomed in recent years, primary because of the proliferation of generic drugs, which are virtually identical to brand-name drugs
Drug debate: The number of drugs available to the consumer has mushroomed in recent years, primary because of the proliferation of generic drugs, which are virtually identical to brand-name drugs
5/28/1975
Tumor specialist: Dr. Rudy Falk, beside ba machine that helps destroy cancer cells with heat, treats 30 to 50 terminally ill patients day at his private clinic
Tumor specialist: Dr. Rudy Falk, beside ba machine that helps destroy cancer cells with heat, treats 30 to 50 terminally ill patients day at his private clinic
4/16/1990
Prescribes no drugs: Dr. Eric Shrubb, president of the Ontario Naturopathic Association, says levels of public health are deteriorating due to overuse of drugs. Shrubb treats patients with vitamins, minerals and herbal remedies.
Prescribes no drugs: Dr. Eric Shrubb, president of the Ontario Naturopathic Association, says levels of public health are deteriorating due to overuse of drugs. Shrubb treats patients with vitamins, minerals and herbal remedies.
12/15/1981
True believers: Even the dogs in North York are Saying No To Drugs as Nickalous joins hiw owner Janet MacNevin, a Jane-Sheppard resident, at yesterday's March Against Drugs
True believers: Even the dogs in North York are Saying No To Drugs as Nickalous joins hiw owner Janet MacNevin, a Jane-Sheppard resident, at yesterday's March Against Drugs
9/17/1989
Lillian and Fabian Burbeck, above, deny in letter that suicide could be linked to their group, Eckanar. Eckanar has nothing to do with drugs and will not accept anyone as a member who uses drugs. they say.
Lillian and Fabian Burbeck, above, deny in letter that suicide could be linked to their group, Eckanar. Eckanar has nothing to do with drugs and will not accept anyone as a member who uses drugs. they say.
4/10/1978
Carleton Gajdusek: Nobel prize winner and other researchers are studying protein related to nervous system diseases.
Carleton Gajdusek: Nobel prize winner and other researchers are studying protein related to nervous system diseases.
4/9/1986
Drug manufacturer John Cook says Canadian-owned drug firms tend to loose Canadian identity after they become full-fledged manufacturers, performing all steps in making prescription drugs. Cook is worried that control of his own small, Etobicoke-based company will soon go to foreigners.
Drug manufacturer John Cook says Canadian-owned drug firms tend to loose Canadian identity after they become full-fledged manufacturers, performing all steps in making prescription drugs. Cook is worried that control of his own small, Etobicoke-based company will soon go to foreigners.
7/2/1970
Drug deal: As an undercover Metro drug squad officer, Bobby made 300 buys of cocaine, heroin, LSD and other street drugs in four years
Drug deal: As an undercover Metro drug squad officer, Bobby made 300 buys of cocaine, heroin, LSD and other street drugs in four years
9/28/1985