The American Cancer Society funded several grants to Dr. Ambros between 1980-1990 as well as a faculty research award grant to Dr. Ruvkun from 1991-1995. Much of this funded work was a precursor to Victor Ambros’ and Gary Ruvkun’s seminal discovery. We’re ecstatic to see them recognized for this honor!
BREAKING NEWS
The 2024 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.
Wishing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles a speedy recovery following her breast cancer diagnosis. Breast cancer accounts for 1 in 3 of all new female cancers each year. @AmericanCancer can be a resource for those diagnosed and seeking information. https://t.co/HxVQmw98rg
This March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so I’m teaming up with @AmericanCancer to raise awareness. No symptoms? Age 45+? Now is the time to get screened for colorectal cancer. Visit https://t.co/SpFQwm0N7f to learn more and find a screening provider near you.
Got my 1st colonoscopy. I was dragging my feet but it was lovely. Primarily cause I don’t remember it. This March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so I’m teaming up with @AmericanCancer to raise awareness. No symptoms? Age 45+? Now is the time to get screened for colorectal cancer. Visit https://t.co/iCrdeeMTel to learn more and find a screening provider near you
Visit https://t.co/iCrdeeMTel to learn more and find a screening provider near you
New @AmericanCancer report provides statistics on lobular breast cancer. Know the numbers:
🩺~11% of US breast cancers are invasive lobular carcinoma
📈 Incidence rising faster than other breast cancers
📊~33,600 diagnoses expected in 2025
https://t.co/TaWwnPO8qM
@OncoAlert
honoring our loved ones 💙
Join us, the @NFL and the @AmericanCancerS in the #CrucialCatch mission—fighting cancer through early detection and risk reduction. At this Sunday’s game at @ATTStadium, pick up a Crucial Catch pledge card and dedicate your pledge to getting screened. During Halftime, we’ll raise our cards together, honoring who we’re fighting for. Let’s intercept cancer!
We joined The Rose, @MethodistHosp &
@AmericanCancerS to bring mammograms + cancer prevention resources to Magnolia Park.
ACS also awarded El Centro de Corazon a $30K grant through the NFL’s #CrucialCatch initiative.
Here’s an alarming stat: An estimated 313,780 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. Our best defense? Getting screened. The earlier prostate cancer is found, the better your chances are of beating it. That’s why I’m teaming up with the @AmericanCancer to raise awareness and encourage early screening. Don’t wait, visit https://t.co/NOkP508rX0 to learn more and find a screening location near you.