UHN aims to expand its theranostics program
January 21, 2026
TORONTO – University Health Network (UHN) is building a world-class standard of care theranostics program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre to serve the significant forecasted growth in theranostics cases over the next several years. “More than 70 companies around the world are developing theranostics compounds, and UHN and Ontario need to be prepared to offer these novel treatments to our cancer patients,” said Dr. Luke Brzozowski (pictured), executive director of theranostics and core facilities at UHN.
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