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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital celebrates Diwali with GYFTING

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Monday, November 1, 2021

GYFTING , an online marketplace for curated gift boxes, is releasing a limited-edition Diwali gift box, part of whose proceeds will go toward St. Jude research and treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

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  • GYFTING , an online marketplace for curated gift boxes, is releasing a limited-edition Diwali gift box, part of whose proceeds will go toward St. Jude research and treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
  • "We are so excited to be able to partner with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to support South Asian-owned businesses during Diwali and give these incredible products, brands and their founders some well-deserved attention during this joyous festival."
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
  • Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on Twitter , Instagram and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital named benefiting charity of Mempho Music Festival

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mempho Music Festival known familiarly as Mempho Fest named St. Jude Children's Research Hospital the benefiting charity partner for its fourth annual three-day event Oct. 1-3 at Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mempho Music Festival known familiarly as Mempho Fest named St. Jude Children's Research Hospital the benefiting charity partner for its fourth annual three-day event Oct. 1-3 at Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden.
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will be the exclusive beneficiary of the festival's charity auction and photo booth, among other activities.
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
  • Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on Twitter , Instagram and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

Vionic Partners with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and PNOC Foundation for the 2nd Year To Raise Awareness and Funds for Childhood Cancer

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --For the second year, Vionic has partnered with St. Jude Research Hospital and the PNOC Foundation to raise awareness and fund critical research for pediatric cancers during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

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  • SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --For the second year, Vionic has partnered with St. Jude Research Hospital and the PNOC Foundation to raise awareness and fund critical research for pediatric cancers during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
  • A diagnosis of childhood cancer is devastating for all members of a family, and personal for Vionic.
  • As one of the nearly two dozen corporate partners supporting St. Jude during Childhood Cancer Month, Vionic is proud to sponsor St. Jude's Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Emily Greer announces retirement plans after three decades of leadership at ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Monday, August 30, 2021

Greer will work with ALSAC's leadership team on transition plans over the next few months before her departure.

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  • Greer will work with ALSAC's leadership team on transition plans over the next few months before her departure.
  • "It has been the honor of my professional career to serve this mission and witness the amazing advances of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital," said Greer.
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
  • Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on Twitter , Instagram and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

Anixa Biosciences Congratulates Director, Dr. Arnold Baskies for His Appointment to the WHO's Global Breast Cancer Initiative

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Monday, August 23, 2021

He has also had an instrumental affiliation with the American Cancer Society (ACS), the largest non-profit organization battling cancer.

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  • He has also had an instrumental affiliation with the American Cancer Society (ACS), the largest non-profit organization battling cancer.
  • In his new role with the WHO, Dr. Baskies will have an opportunity to impact breast cancer on the global stage.
  • Dr. Baskies is a fellowship trained surgical oncologist with special interests in breast cancer, thyroid cancer, and melanoma.
  • Dr. Amit Kumar, President and CEO of Anixa Biosciences stated, "We are pleased that Arnie will be working with the WHO on the Global Breast Cancer Initiative.

New Horizon Health Announces 2021 Interim Results: Revenue Increases 317% Year-on-year, Gross Profit Margin Climbs to 56.2%

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Saturday, August 21, 2021

Gross profit margin also climbed from 21.3% in the same period of 2020 to 56.2%.

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  • Gross profit margin also climbed from 21.3% in the same period of 2020 to 56.2%.
  • The product's gross profit margin also increased from 26.4% in the same period of 2020 to 59.0%.
  • As progress relies on strength, New Horizon Health has just opened a new chapter of growth.
  • During the 618 Festival, New Horizon Health teamed with Kuaishou Health and Xiaohe Health to launch a popular science short video campaign featuring intestinal health, early screening, and cancer prevention.

National Cancer Center Announces Recipients of 2021-22 Research Fellowship Awards

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

NEW YORK, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Cancer Center is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021-22 research grant awards, which support research fellows pursuing promising and innovative cancer research.

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  • NEW YORK, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Cancer Center is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021-22 research grant awards, which support research fellows pursuing promising and innovative cancer research.
  • National Cancer Center Announces 16 Fellowship Awards, a Record Level of Support for Post-Doctoral Cancer Research
    This year's class includes a total of sixteen recipientsseven first-time awards and nine renewals, representing total funding of $658,000.
  • The NCC runs six cancer research programs: Aggressive Cancer Project; Fighting Childhood Leukemia; The Breast Cancer Project; Children's Cancer Project; Prostate Cancer Project and the NCC Project.
  • National Cancer Centerwas founded by Dr. J. Ernest Ayre in 1953 as a non-profit organization committed to research and education about cancer.

National Cancer Center Announces +20% Increase in Research Fellowship Awards

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Monday, March 15, 2021

15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Cancer Center is pleased to announce it has increased its 2020-21 research grant awards by +20%, resulting in the appointment of three additional research fellows to pursue promising and innovative cancer research.

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  • 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Cancer Center is pleased to announce it has increased its 2020-21 research grant awards by +20%, resulting in the appointment of three additional research fellows to pursue promising and innovative cancer research.
  • He added: "Serving on the Scientific Advisory Board of the National Cancer Center has given me the opportunity to contribute to and support basic cancer research."
  • The NCC runs six cancer research programs: Aggressive Cancer Project; Fighting Childhood Leukemia; The Breast Cancer Project; Children's Cancer Project; Prostate Cancer Project and the NCC Project.
  • National Cancer Center was founded by Dr. J. Ernest Ayre in 1953 as a non-profit organization committed to research and education about cancer.

Genetron Health Provides Update on HCCscreen™ for Liver Cancer Early Screening in China

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Friday, November 27, 2020

Led by the Wuxi municipal government (Wuxi) and administered by the National Cancer Center (NCC) in China, the Liver Cancer Early Screening Comprehensive Prevention and Control Project is a public health initiative (the Project).

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  • Led by the Wuxi municipal government (Wuxi) and administered by the National Cancer Center (NCC) in China, the Liver Cancer Early Screening Comprehensive Prevention and Control Project is a public health initiative (the Project).
  • The goal of the Project is to increase the awareness of liver cancer early screening, and to become a pilot city model in China.
  • Wuxis investment and other supportive measures also highlight its commitment to advancing the liver cancer early screening in China, commented Sizhen Wang, Genetron Healths co-founder and CEO.
  • Genetron Health is the only company in China involved in national key research and development projects for liver, lung and digestive cancer early screening.