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Posts by Bianca Islam, MD, PhD, MSc

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It’s been a while since I went to the annual AAP/ASCI/APSA meeting but glad I could return with one of my mentees, Fiona Brooks. Proud of the work she’s accomplishing. #APSA2025 #AJIA #AJIA2025 @cwru @cwru_med @apsa_physicianscientists #thefutureisbright 🌟

11 months ago 1 0 0 0
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This session brought us ESSENTIALS takeaways into the importance of bridging the gap in representation of patients in cancer clinical trials. Proud of #AACRAMC previous council member Dr. Islam and fellow panelists for such an important session.

#AACR25 #AACRECR

@biancaislam.bsky.social

11 months ago 3 2 0 0
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 #AACR25 explore the barriers underrepresented groups face in accessing cancer clinical trials, including those w/ specific needs. Let’s discuss how to improve inclusion & ensure clinical research reflects the diverse patients it serves. #CancerResearch #ClinicalTrials #InclusiveRepresentation

11 months ago 8 1 0 0
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👀 #AACRAMC at the starting line for #RunnersforResearch! 🏃‍♀️ @pblsanchis.bsky.social #AACR25 @theaacr.bsky.social

11 months ago 4 1 1 0
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Meet our #AACR25 Social Media Ambassadors! Follow along for real-time insights, unique takes, and highlights from the AACR Annual Meeting.

1 year ago 28 7 3 4
Conquering Cancer for 4 Million Northeast Ohioans
Conquering Cancer for 4 Million Northeast Ohioans YouTube video by Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Learn how the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center works with its partners to conquer cancer for 4 million northeast Ohioans. youtu.be/sFSzClv2pGk

1 year ago 1 1 0 0

This Friday, three caravans full of #Cleveland scientists are traveling 4 hours to and from Columbus to #standupforscience at the capitol. Reach out if you want to coordinate with us! #CCF #CWRU @standupforscience.bsky.social

1 year ago 8 3 2 0
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, I spoke to young Black girls about science & medicine in partnership with @AmericanCancer. As a #VOICESofBlackWomen ambassador, I’m committed to advancing health equity & representation. The next generation is watching—let’s uplift & inspire!

1 year ago 1 0 0 0
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This will have a crippling financial impact on academic institutions, increase unemployment, & stifle science

The $47B NIH budget generates ~$93B in economic activity/yr. Unparalleled 2.46-fold ROI. nearly every new drug has an origin in science funded by NIH incl pharma/biotch

1 year ago 12 8 1 0
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The AACR has a long history of advancing cancer health equity from travel grants for minority faculty (1985) to the launch of Minorities in Cancer Research (2000) and the trailblazing Cancer Health Disparities conference (2007): www.aacr.org/about-the-aa... #BlackHistoryMonth

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Early-career Cancer Researchers Interview NCI Director Kimryn Rathmell NCI Director Kimryn Rathmell shared advice for early-career cancer researchers with members of the AACR Associate Member Council.

@AACR inspired @KristinAltwegg, @HKbeasley, @biancaislam, and I to sit down with the @NCIDirector to discuss resilience, mentorship, communication, and data science for #AACRECR ✨ Thank you to the vision and leadership of these incredible women #AACRWICR

www.aacr.org/blog/2024/11...

1 year ago 1 0 0 0
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Always great to see, support, and engage with tomorrow's diverse scientists and current scientists who are leading and mentoring! #ABRCMS2024 Day 3!
#bwfden #bwfdiversity @BWFUND

1 year ago 4 1 0 0
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Currently attending #ABRCMS 2024 to support my CWRU undergraduate trainee Kristina Williams. So proud of her for being awarded a travel award to attend this meeting. Paving the way for the future > One step closer to her dreams of becoming a physician scientist!

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