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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.

Dr. Victor Ling: The world famous cancer researcher feels probably more satisfied by local kudos from the Princess Margaret Hospital staff.

Date8/2/1991
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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.
8/2/1991
Coach's kudos: Doug Carpenter, shown at Leafs practice, is giving Mark Osborne more ice time this year and says, His role is extremely valuable
Coach's kudos: Doug Carpenter, shown at Leafs practice, is giving Mark Osborne more ice time this year and says, His role is extremely valuable
1/9/1990
Kudos awarded: The Star's Stasia Evasuk, left, receives a plaque honoring her age of Reason column from Barbara Buckspan of the Volunteer Centre
Kudos awarded: The Star's Stasia Evasuk, left, receives a plaque honoring her age of Reason column from Barbara Buckspan of the Volunteer Centre
4/27/1990
Dr. Robert Phillips studies a laboratory mouse in the cancer research program at Princess Margaret Hospital. Phillips, three other doctors and a compu(...)
Dr. Robert Phillips studies a laboratory mouse in the cancer research program at Princess Margaret Hospital. Phillips, three other doctors and a compu(...)
3/24/1972
After acupuncture: Dr. R.E. Needs of Sunnybrook Hospital's anesthesia department asks a woman if she feels any discomfort. She said she could lift her(...)
After acupuncture: Dr. R.E. Needs of Sunnybrook Hospital's anesthesia department asks a woman if she feels any discomfort. She said she could lift her(...)
2/14/1973
Just relaxing: At her cottage in the Bancroft area, Judy LaMarsh is taking life easy following treatment for cancer of the pancreas at Princess Margaret Hospital
Just relaxing: At her cottage in the Bancroft area, Judy LaMarsh is taking life easy following treatment for cancer of the pancreas at Princess Margaret Hospital
8/3/1980
Lignin researchers: Dr. Steven Strasberg and Ruth Kaye of Toronto Western Hospital have been working for four years to find a non-surgical treatment or prevention ofr gallstones. Stasberg says women seem to be more susceptible to them because of hormonal differenes.
Lignin researchers: Dr. Steven Strasberg and Ruth Kaye of Toronto Western Hospital have been working for four years to find a non-surgical treatment or prevention ofr gallstones. Stasberg says women seem to be more susceptible to them because of hormonal differenes.
7/14/1981
New love, new life. Columnist Lotta Dempsey feels she has earned a leave of absence from years of media deadlines. Along with her husband, Dr. Arthur (...)
New love, new life. Columnist Lotta Dempsey feels she has earned a leave of absence from years of media deadlines. Along with her husband, Dr. Arthur (...)
6/28/1981
But Hayes-Dana feels it's in an ideal position to take advantage of buying opportunities. It has more cash than debt, while rivals like Magna are having trouble paying their debts. Tom Dattilo, vice-president and general manager, said, We feel we have the strongest balance sheet in our industry. [Incomplete]
But Hayes-Dana feels it's in an ideal position to take advantage of buying opportunities. It has more cash than debt, while rivals like Magna are having trouble paying their debts. Tom Dattilo, vice-president and general manager, said, We feel we have the strongest balance sheet in our industry. [Incomplete]
3/21/1990
When the King and Queen arrived home, probably one of the first question, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret asked would be about the boys and g(...)
When the King and Queen arrived home, probably one of the first question, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret asked would be about the boys and g(...)
7/8/1939
Children's ward of Princess Margaret Hospital is a cheerful as staff and volunteers can make it, but space is limited
Children's ward of Princess Margaret Hospital is a cheerful as staff and volunteers can make it, but space is limited
9/1/1967
Rev. Edward Madigan (left), Dr. James Yao. Madigan feels fine after heart transplant by Dr. Yao
Rev. Edward Madigan (left), Dr. James Yao. Madigan feels fine after heart transplant by Dr. Yao
2/18/1971