“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 all) there is a lag-time between…...
Support Women Scientist-Entrepreneurs in Celebration of the Women’s Equality Day
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 the cusp of developing innovative therapies…...
AIM-HI Announces Semi-Finalists in Women’s Venture Competition, Finalists Announced Sept. 24
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 sciences industry experts, investors, and entrepreneurs. The Women’s…...
Applications Open for the Asian Fund for Cancer Research’s BRACE Award Venture Competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4 August 2020 CONTACTS: Asian Fund for Cancer Research Bradley Gillenwater, Senior Director for Global Programs & Communications E-mail: [email protected] Hugill & Ip Solicitors Marco Raccuia, Head of Finance & Operations E-mail: [email protected] Applications Open for the Asian Fund for Cancer Research’s BRACE Award…...
Protection from UV Rays
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 100 percent of both types of…...
Can Herbs and Spices Treat Cancer?
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 inspired Spanish explorers to travel west and accidentally…...
6 Safety Tips for Flying During COVID-19 Summer
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 considering traveling by air to get to…...
