"It is critically important that we raise our voices in support of innovative cancer science and medicine." AACR President Patricia M. LoRusso, DO, PhD (hc), FAACR, calls on the #AACR25 delegates to stand together and call on Congress to make cancer research a national priority.
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, recently found that ANC in 120 people with the Duffy null blood group can range from 1210-5390 microliters: significantly lower than most institutional reference ranges
Historically, ANC reference ranges have had a lower limit of 2000 microliters, but these were based on studies in populations with European ancestry, in whom the Duffy null phenotype is rare.
2/3 of people in the USA who self-identify as African-American have the Duffy null phenotype. It is also more common in people of Middle East and North African ancestry.
Could adjusting a simple blood test reference range save patients unnecessary stress?
Recent research highlights Duffy null-associated neutrophil count (DANC) and the risk it imposes on certain ancestral backgrounds.
Enroll in the ASH course: bit.ly/duffynull
#HemeSky #Hematology #MedSky
Today is #InternationalWomensDay 👏
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the women of the ICR who are dedicated, driven, and determined to make a difference.
You inspire us every day 👩🔬👩💻👩💼
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
I had one about the big "R" last week. And it was pretty traumatizing. At least I know how to face that battle. Much better than my current one.
Not just that, you make sure cancer patients get the treatment they deserve ♥️
You are awesome for all you do.
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Collecting data to understand and strengthen arguments about the impact of the administration's ill-considered actions and the responses of universities...
Please share!
Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Marie Curie, Physicist and chemist.
Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
The secret gem of funding. My Internet typically hates the website so I don't know. Have they pulled the other DoD funding mechanism yet?
The #NIH supported post-transplantation cyclophosphamide #PtCY for GVHD prophylaxis. It has changed the landscape of #HSCT.
And ensured my successful haplo #BMT for B&Tcell ALL.
@josemeade.bsky.social
Have a safe trip. Hopefully I will get to travel again soon.
We are members of Congress at the Treasury Department. We want to be let in to provide oversight on behalf of our constituents. @jasmineforus.bsky.social @sethmagaziner.bsky.social
United by Unique. World Cancer Day 4FEB25
United by Unique. #WorldCancerDay25
As a very unique leukemia patient. I feel this. Once you have #Cancer you become instantly connected to a room full of people. You feel their joys and mourn their loss.
And each day we work towards making improvements with cancer #research to improve lives.
Thank you. From both sides. #magsep #celltherapies #leukemia #surviorship 🧡💚
At OPM, Musk’s staffers won’t leave—they work around the clock and have even installed sofa beds in the office. Our access to data systems has been restricted, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity and a complete lack of oversight. We are keeping our heads down and documenting everything.
Regretting not stocking up on tequila but I'm sure vodka will be cheap.
In the 20th century, they were known as "concentration camps." Now, they are simply called "housing."
Doesn't that sound so much more humane? Voila, problem solved!
Black cat who never cuddles
Image of a chest CT (axial view) with contrast
Cat and cat (CT) scan. Not to be confused. ❤️😂
Do we have to have car washes to buy reagents now?
Well I know what's on tonight's agenda after long division.
When did bipartisan efforts to ensure medical care for disadvantaged (including children) individuals, food access, and assistance with insurance become just one-sided. Will the lights be turned off next?
The rollercoaster of funding and access today.
Happy birthday 🎂🎉
Always great to celebrate the circling of the sun. ❤️
Born to be a scientist in the Fuck Around age, forced to be a scientist in the age of Find Out instead. 🫠
My last meeting at NIH in July 2024. This is why we need to support NIH. Workshop on Immunotherapies and Cellular Therapies for Systemic Sclerosis and Chronic GVHD #medsky
The dangers of pausing NIH grants could be far-reaching. Thank you @choo.bsky.social for your excellent @msnbc.com piece!
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
And this is why you gotta always stock up on the BOGO coffee sales.
Past scientific discoveries and clinical trials are the reason I am here.
My research is supported by NIH funds at a NCI hospital to improve outcomes for rare blood cancer patients like myself needing a stem cell transplant. #HSCT #BMTsm #GVHD
And let's not forget about the stem cell transplant chimeras.
