World Cancer Day: How the American Cancer Society is Advancing Cancer Research Globally

Newswise imageEvery year on February 4th, World Cancer Day unites people across the globe in raising awareness about cancer’s devastating impact and the urgent need for prevention, early detection, and equitable access to life-saving treatments. The day supports collective action towards preventing cancer deaths and access to life-saving oncology treatment and care for all.
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American Physiological Society to Create Physiology Education Resources with Labster

The American Physiological Society (APS) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Labster, the world’s leading platform for virtual labs and science simulations.
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US breast cancer rate drops 43% in three decades, but racial disparities remain, American Cancer Society report finds

The breast cancer death rate in the United States has dropped significantly, but Black women continue to be more likely to die from the disease despite having a lower incidence of it, according to a new American Cancer Society report.
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Endocrine Society applauds House for taking action to address insulin affordability

The Endocrine Society applauds the House of Representatives for hearing our call to improve insulin affordability for people with diabetes as it prepares to vote on the Affordable Insulin Now Act this week.
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UTEP Professor Named Fellow of International Society for Optics and Photonics

Newswise imageRaymond C. Rumpf, Ph.D., professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso, was promoted to Fellow of the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), an educational nonprofit established to advance light-based science, engineering and technology.
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Raymond C. Harris Elected President of the American Society of Nephrology

Newswise imageThe American Society of Nephrology (ASN), the world’s largest organization of kidney health professionals, has elected Raymond C. Harris, MD, FASN, as the next ASN President. Dr. Harris’ election took place during the society’s annual meeting, ASN Kidney Week 2015, the largest gathering of kidney disease specialists in the world.
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