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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…

Researcher Takes Steps to Develop a Non-invasive Early Detection Test For Liver Cancer

Surbhi Jain, PhD, is a postdoctoral researcher at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA, who received a fellowship from the Foundation in spring 2009. As a…

Tanning Beds Directly Correlate to Skin Cancer

A major European study by the International Prevention Research Institute in France recently found extremely high rates of melanoma in young users of indoor tanning…

New Laser Technology Used to Fight Tumors

Scientists at the University of Tennessee announced last week that advancements have been made in the field of cancer fighting laser technology. A team of…

Researcher Seeks to Develop Effective Early Detection Test for Ovarian Cancer (Part II)

Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two part article about Dr. Barua’s research. Read Part I of Dr. Barua’s Research Q&A. Dr….

Researcher Seeks to Develop Effective Early Detection Test for Ovarian Cancer (Part I)

We spoke with Animesh Barua, PhD, at Rush University Medical Center, who received a grant from the Foundation in spring 2008 to examine early detection…

Researcher Studies How Fiber Protects Against Colorectal Cancer

This month we spoke with Dallas Donohoe, PhD, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who received a fellowship from the Foundation in…

Researcher Examines Links between Broccoli and Cancer Prevention

This month we spoke with Barbara Schneider, PhD, who received a grant from the Foundation in spring 2007 to study whether broccoli extract can help…