From Bench to Bedside: Translational Cancer Research Success Stories
Turning Discoveries Into Treatments One of the most exciting parts of being a cancer researcher is watching an idea that began in a lab eventually help a patient in the real world. This journey — from the laboratory “bench” to the patient’s “bedside” — is what we call translational research. It’s where science meets medicine, […]
Innovations in Geriatric Oncology and Palliative Care for Aging Populations
Cancer and Aging: A Growing Challenge As the world’s population gets older, we are facing a new and urgent challenge in medicine: how do we best care for elderly cancer patients? In my work as a cancer researcher and pharmacist, I’ve seen firsthand how age changes everything — from how cancer develops, to how patients […]
Gender Equity in Oncology: The Role of Women in Advancing Cancer Science
Women Belong in the Lab — and at the Podium When people think of a scientist, they often picture a man in a lab coat. But look a little closer — in cancer research labs, hospitals, and classrooms around the world, you’ll find brilliant, passionate women leading the charge against one of humanity’s toughest diseases. […]