In the first half of 2020, the revolutionary global clinical trial for brain cancer patients, GBM AGILE, continues to make impressive progress and achieve milestones. AFCR supported its conception in 2013 to expeditiously develop new effective treatments for GBM brain cancer patients…
“Should I get a second opinion?” It’s a popular question that many cancer patients ask themselves when faced with their diagnosis and treatment options. So when, why and how should someone go about getting this second opinion?
When:
In most instances of cancer, (not…
It’s 2020, and still only 2.2% of all venture capital dollars go to companies led by women entrepreneurs in life sciences.
Let’s change that!
Join us on Thursday, September 24, at the AIM-HI Women’s Venture Competition Award Ceremony as we celebrate 8 leading-edge women entrepreneurs, each on…
I hope this letter finds you safe and well. Over the last several months, the world’s focus and concern has been dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is an even greater threat that claims the lives of 9.5 million people each…
The 8 semi-finalists are just announced in the AIM-HI Accelerator Fund’s inaugural Women’s Venture Competition! These innovative oncology startups are selected from an exceptional pool of high quality women entrepreneur applications, by a Selection Committee comprised of world-class key opinion leaders, life…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
4 August 2020
CONTACTS:
Asian Fund for Cancer Research
Bradley Gillenwater, Senior Director for Global Programs & Communications
E-mail: bgillenwater@afcr.org
Hugill & Ip Solicitors
Marco Raccuia, Head of Finance & Operations
E-mail: marco.raccuia@hugillandip.com
Applications Open for the Asian Fund for Cancer Research’s BRACE Award Venture Competition
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AFCR encourages everyone to wear sunglasses, sunscreen, and wide-brimmed hats whenever spending prolonged time outdoors.
Be prepared! If you are planning to spend time outside, pay attention to the day’s UV Index and take appropriate precautions.
• Make sure your sunglasses block 99 to…
It has long been believed that herbs and spices offer far more than delicious flavor. Cultures around the world have used herbs and spices for a large array of activities, from medical treatment to religious practices. In fact, it was spices that…
Michael Wang, MD., Ph.D., member of AFCR Scientific Advisory Board
The phased reopening in many states provides an opportunity to release the frustrations built up after staying-at-home for months. As summer begins, people are planning to take vacations, and many of them are…
We have completed six studies in the US and now we are doing an international clinical trial with a target population of hepatocellular carcinoma, which is the major type of liver cancer in Asia...
Read more: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7309656/