The RRCancer student committee is proud to present its podcast: L’onco en balade — a monthly interview series hosted by Mélissa Thomas, inviting you to meet the key players in oncology across Québec.
The podcast is available in both video and audio formats. The YouTube and Spotify players below feature the same content, offered in two formats to suit different viewing or listening preferences.
YouTube Video
Episode 1: Biobanks
October 29 2025
In this episode, Mélissa Thomas, a postdoctoral researcher at Université Laval’s Cancer Research Center, meets with Audrey Glory, coordinator of the gynecological tumor biobank at the CHU de Québec. Together, they explore the role of biobanks in oncology research, the steps involved in collecting and preserving samples, the ethical considerations, and the challenges of managing and sustaining these valuable resources. Exploring the human and scientific dimensions of cancer research from behind the scenes.
Episode 2: New Research Models: Tissue Engineering and Microfluidics
February 27 2026
In this episode of L’Onco en Balade, Mélissa Thomas talks with Olivier Chancy, a PhD student at the Quebec Cancer Research Center, about new models in oncology. They explore how engineered tissues and microfluidic systems make it possible to study cancer in biologically relevant environments. Olivier presents his synthetic liver model and endothelialized channels that mimic blood flow. He studies the factors that influence the metastatic potential of cancer cells, particularly in the context of uveal melanoma.
Spotify Audio
Episode 1: Biobanks
October 29 2025
In this episode, Mélissa Thomas, a postdoctoral researcher at Université Laval’s Cancer Research Center, meets with Audrey Glory, coordinator of the gynecological tumor biobank at the CHU de Québec. Together, they explore the role of biobanks in oncology research, the steps involved in collecting and preserving samples, the ethical considerations, and the challenges of managing and sustaining these valuable resources. Exploring the human and scientific dimensions of cancer research from behind the scenes.
Episode 2: New Research Models: Tissue Engineering and Microfluidics
February 27 2026
In this episode of L’Onco en Balade, Mélissa Thomas talks with Olivier Chancy, a PhD student at the Quebec Cancer Research Center, about new models in oncology. They explore how engineered tissues and microfluidic systems make it possible to study cancer in biologically relevant environments. Olivier presents his synthetic liver model and endothelialized channels that mimic blood flow. He studies the factors that influence the metastatic potential of cancer cells, particularly in the context of uveal melanoma.