RTi3 2026 Brings the Community Together for Two Days of Learning and Growth
On March 27–28, 2026, UTDRO successfully hosted another year of the RTi3 Conference, Canada’s premier radiation therapy conference. Held at St. Paul’s on Bloor, the event welcomed nearly 200 delegates for two days of insightful discussions, knowledge exchange, and professional development.
This year’s conference was co-chaired by Madette Galapin (Odette Cancer Centre) and Yat Tsang (UTDRO & Princess Margaret Cancer Centre), who led a dedicated team of radiation therapists from across Canada in developing a dynamic and impactful program.
RTi3 2026 featured nearly 60 oral and poster presentations from researchers across Canada and the United States. The sessions covered a wide range of topics, including Treatment Planning and Adaptive Therapy, Advancing Practice, Training and Professional Development, Patient Experience and Supportive Care, and Treatment Delivery and Quality Operations - highlighting the ongoing innovation and curiosity within our community.
We were pleased to welcome keynote speakers Marcia Smoke (Inquire), Amanda Bolderston (Inspire), Aileen Duffton (Innovate), and Joda Kuk (Inter-professional), along with three top-ranked abstract presenters. Together, they showcased the continued advancement of radiation therapy through inquiry, innovation, and leadership.
“Pillar talks were excellent - good variety and represented topics of interest and importance to our community.”
– Anonymous, Post-Event Evaluation
To support and inspire emerging professionals, the conference also included a student presentation session and a dedicated student panel discussion. We were also delighted to once again host the National Innovation Snapshot, sponsored by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, showcasing creative and impactful initiatives from eight radiation therapists across the country.
A particularly meaningful part of the conference was hearing from three patient speakers who generously shared their personal experiences. Their stories offered important reminders of the human perspective behind our work and the value of patient-centered care in everyday practice.
The RTi3 awards ceremony recognized excellence across multiple categories:
RTi3 Top Ranked Abstract Awards
- Inspire: Fatima Hashmi (Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook)
- Inquire: Caroline Marr (Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, UHN)
- Innovate: Amanda Moreira (Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, UHN)
- Student Top Ranked Abstract: Esther Ke (McMaster University)
RTi3 Catalyst for Change Award (formerly Leader of Tomorrow Award)
- Amanda Moreira (Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, UHN)
Pillar of RTi3 Speaker Award
- Amanda Bolderston (Queering Cancer)
We extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:
- Platinum: Elekta, Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company
- Gold: Donaldson Marphil Medical Inc., RaySearch Laboratories
- Silver: Accuray, BC Cancer, Radformation
- Partners: Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO), the Michener Institute of Education at UHN, and Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences (OAMRS)
We are also deeply grateful to our committee members and external reviewers for their time, expertise, and commitment in helping deliver a high-quality program.
All abstracts presented at RTi3 2026 will be published in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, further extending the reach and impact of the work shared at the conference.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making RTi3 2026 a memorable and successful event. We look forward to welcoming you to RTi3 2027!
