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AFCR Congratulates Professor Nancy Ip for Being Appointed as the President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

May 20, 2022 AFCR News

The Asian Fund for Cancer Research Limited congratulates world-renowned neuroscientist, Nancy Ip, Ph.D., the Morningside Professor of Life Science and Director of the State Key Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on her appointment…

Early Detection Tools Saving Time and Saving Lives

May 9, 2022 Global Cancer News

A NEW TEST CAN IDENTIFY A RANGE OF CANCERS IN PATIENTS WITH NON-SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS. One of the most troubling things about cancer is the time it can take to reach a diagnosis if the symptoms are not clear-cut. While some cancers are…

Announcement: Chimera Bioengineering is the 2021 BRACE Award Venture Competition Winner

April 28, 2022 AFCR News

CONTACTS: Asian Fund for Cancer Research Bradley Gillenwater, Senior Director for Corporate Engagement E-mail: bgillenwater@afcr.org Chimera Bioengineering Vlad Hogenhuis, M.D., CEO E-mail: info@chimera.bio Little Dog Communications Jessica Yingling, Ph.D., President E-mail: jessica@litldog.com / Phone: 1-858-344-8091 Asian Fund for Cancer Research Announces Chimera…

Novel Immunotherapeutic Oral Cancer Treatment

April 14, 2022 AFCR News

Did you know 66% of the world's oral cancer diagnoses occur in Asia only 50% of people diagnosed will survive within 5 years the highest rates of oral cancer are found in Southeast Asia men are 75% more likely to be diagnosed…

Healthy Homemade Chicken Soup Recipe

April 3, 2022 AFCR News

If you’re under the weather because of a Cold, Flu, or mild COVID-19, eating nutritious foods will help you feel better and recover faster. Chicken soup is one of the food options you should choose as it could soothe common symptoms of…

AFCR CEO Sujuan Ba Recognized as an Inspiring Women Leader of 2022

April 1, 2022 AFCR News

The Asian Fund for Cancer Research wishes to congratulate our Founder & CEO, Dr. Sujuan Ba, for being recognized as one of the Top 20 Inspiring Women Leaders of 2022 by The Women Leaders Magazine. Being an innovative pioneer in a male-dominated industry, the…

Vitamin-D and Colorectal Cancer Prevention

March 31, 2022 AFCR News

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in Asia. However, recent studies suggest there may be an effective way to reduce one’s risk. A team of researchers recently shared their exciting findings showing that eating greater amounts of…

AFCR CEO Featured as ‘Scientist Trailblazing the Transformation’

March 30, 2022 AFCR News

Recently, Asian Foundation for Cancer Research Founder and CEO, Sujuan Ba, was featured in the series Profiles in Success as a Scientist Trailblazing the Transformation. In the interview, Dr. Ba highlights her path from determined teen to research and eventually nonprofit leadership.…

The Urgency of Advancing Cancer Research

March 17, 2022 AFCR News

As the world’s concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic dominate our thoughts, there is a much greater threat—cancer—that claims the lives of 9.9 million people just in 2020. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 crisis has not only affected our daily lives, but it has also…

Mushrooms for Cancer Prevention and Mental Wellbeing

March 2, 2022 AFCR News

Mushrooms are rich in vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. Recent research shows that these superfoods may also help guard against cancer. Even though shiitake, oyster, maitake, and king oyster mushrooms have higher amounts of the amino acid ergothioneine than the white button, cremini, and portabello…