Posts Tagged ‘University’

Lisa Carrie National Anthem Belmont University Feb 2011.wmv

Lisa, a breast cancer survivor, sings the National Anthem at Belmont University’s Susan G Komen women’s basketball event Feb 2011

Seven News: Healing Moves – University of South Australia

South Australian researchers are investigating whether yoga can assist women living with lymphoedema after breast cancer treatment. News video courtesy Channel 7.

University of Melbourne Visions: Episode 8

Hello and welcome to episode eight of Visions. In our first story we look at how the discovery of four new genes will lead to advances in the treatment of breast cancer, while in the second story we visit some of Australia’s future science STARS.

Aushon BioSystems and Peking University Cancer Hospital Collaboration to Focus on Predictive Diagnostic Biomarkers for …

Aushon BioSystems and Peking University Cancer Hospital Collaboration to Focus on Predictive Diagnostic Biomarkers for …
BILLERICA, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aushon BioSystems and Peking University Cancer Hospital Collaboration to Focus on Predictive Diagnostic Biomarkers for Liver Metastases of Colorectal Cancer

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Ariana Byrd Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Washington State University

Washington State sophomore soccer goalkeeper Ariana (Ari) Byrd talks about her grandma Pauline, an eight-year breast cancer survivor. For more information click bit.ly

Breast Cancer prevention presentation by Lewis University promotes awareness

www.lewisu.edu Lewis University College of Nursing and Health Professions teamed up with the Illinois Department of Public Health in the battle against breast cancer. A $20000 IDPH grant sponsored an initiative by Lewis University faculty and students to provide breast cancer education to more than 100 women in Will and Cook counties. Lewis partnered with several organizations, such as Daybreak Center in Joliet and South Suburban PADS in Chicago Heights, to reach low-income women. “We want to reach women who are unlikely to receive regular medical care because they are low-income, homeless, or under- or uninsured,” commented Nanci Peek, co-director of the program and Lewis community health instructor. Lewis student nurses provided four community-based workshops focused on overcoming the fear related to screening, understanding the benefits of early detection, and accessing affordable or free screening since fear and cost are consistently rated high as reasons for not seeking breast cancer screening services. They also provided women with information on access to free mammograms and other screening processes. The first workshop was held March 30 at a Lewis University Health Fair. About 70 people attended a 10-minute presentation. “Interestingly, we had a few men that expressed interest in the topic since a family member or friend was diagnosed with cancer,” noted Peek. Another target audience heard the message during the second workshop held in the evening of March 30 at a …

Advaxis Signs Veterinary Study Contract with the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

Advaxis Signs Veterinary Study Contract with the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J.—-Advaxis, Inc., , the live, attenuated Listeria monocytogenes immunotherapy company and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine have signed a veterinary clinical research study contract to treat osteosarcoma in companion dogs using Advaxis’ technology.

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Misericordia University Giant Ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness

MU students, staff and faculty of Misericordia University formed a HUMAN PINK RIBBON in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event occurred Friday, October 24 at noon and was covered by several major media outlets. The project is sponsored by the Peer Advocates student organization.

University College London neurology professor becomes first recipient of Lord Brain Memorial Medal

University College London neurology professor becomes first recipient of Lord Brain Memorial Medal
Andrew Lees, Professor of Neurology at University College London, is to be the first ever recipient of the Lord Brain Memorial Medal – awarded for the scientific contributions he has made to the field of movement disorders within the UK. He will receive the medal following his delivery of the inaugural Lord Brain Memorial Lecture; “Brainwashed by the Black Stuff,” at Barts and The London Medical …

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Breast Cancer Survivor – Saint Louis University Hospital Employee

At Saint Louis University Hospital, we are very proud to call Roberta McQueen-Eads one of our own. Roberta, a breast cancer survivor, shares her story with St. Louis Blues fans at the annual St. Louis Blues Pink at the Rink game. www.sluhospital.com