Researcher Q&A: Exploring a new imaging technique to detect breast cancer early
Ehsan Samei, PhD, is Professor of Radiology, Medical Physics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University Medical Center, where he also…
Research opens doors
The application cycle for Prevent Cancer Foundation’s 2013 Research Grant and Fellowship Program just closed, and, while we gear up to review these new applications,…
Researcher studies breast cancer screening and whether more is always better
In keeping up with the innovative work of the researchers we fund early on in their careers, the Prevent Cancer Foundation is showcasing researcher Dejana…
Researcher Q & A: Researcher examines how message framing and emotions effect screening decisions
William Klein, PhD, is the Associate Director of the Behavioral Research Program at the National Cancer Institute. In the spring of 2007, as an assistant…
Bid to support cancer research and prevention
The 19th Annual Prevent Cancer Foundation Spring Gala takes place on Friday, March 8 at the National Building Museum in downtown D.C. A community of…
The Supreme Court speaks on embryonic stem cell research
Last week, the United States Supreme Court rejected a request to ban U.S.-funded research on human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). The decision brings an end…
Awesome Games Done Quick Marathon raises $425,000+ in support of cancer research and prevention!
WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT? A group of energetic young adults playing video games nonstop for charity? I did not have a “Donkey Kong” clue when…
Researcher examines the importance of communication in colorectal cancer prevention and early detection
Lisa Madlensky, PhD, an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Diego, received a grant from the Foundation in spring 2006 to study ways…
Researcher Q&A: Talking with Surbhi Jain, PhD Part II
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-part article about Dr. Jain’s research. Read Part I of Dr. Jain’s Research Q&A. Surbhi Jain,…
Arlen Specter: Steadfast Champion of Medical Research
Throughout his long and distinguished career, Senator Arlen Specter was someone that you wanted on your side. Prevent Cancer Foundation and our colleagues in the…