Biden Awards $150 Million in Research Grants as Part of Cancer ‘Moonshot’:
President Biden has had a deep personal interest in cancer research since his son Beau ...
nytimes.com/2024/08/13/us/politics/biden-research-cancer-moonshot.html
Quick Glance: Biden Invests $150 Million in Cancer Research Initiative
- During an event at Tulane University in New Orleans, President Biden announced that eight research centers will receive a total of $150 million in funding as part of his administration's cancer 'moonshot' initiative. The funding aims to develop innovative methods for precision cancer surgery to improve patient survival rates.
- Biden, personally affected by the loss of his son Beau to cancer, emphasized the urgency of cancer research and the need for international collaboration. He aims to reduce cancer mortality in the U.S. by at least 50% by 2047, supported by increased access to early detection and new treatment methods.
- The research grants will be distributed through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), founded in 2022 to drive biomedical innovation. Other awarded institutions include Johns Hopkins University and the University of California, San Francisco.
- First Lady Jill Biden also stressed the importance of early detection and has launched initiatives to raise awareness about breast cancer. Despite challenges in areas like 'Cancer Alley,' where cancer risk is heightened due to chemical plants, the administration remains focused on improving treatment technologies and the quality of life for patients.
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Why rates of cancer among Millennials and Gen X are on the rise in America: While cancer deaths in the U.S. have decreased in recent years, experts say one group ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/why-rates-of-cancer-among-millennials-and-gen-x-are-on-the-rise-in-america
Biden using his final months in office to promote 'moonshot' initiative to reduce cancer deaths
apnews.com/article/biden-cancer-moonshot-new-orleans-event-df375e5e4dd1511276710b192bad9c0a
Cancer doc: ‘Every new patient is under 45’: A cancer doctor has sounded the alarm on a worrying pattern, revealing “every new patient” who comes to his clinic ...
news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/us-cancer-expert-reveals-every-new-patient-is-under-45/news-story/0f82e43aa9ccc228bdd38e9c6350715b
WATCH LIVE: Biden speaks about progress made toward 'cancer moonshot': The president and first lady Jill Biden will tour medical facilities, then ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-biden-speaks-about-progress-made-toward-cancer-moonshot
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may help stave off some cancers: Several new studies find promising evidence that the GLP-1 class of drugs may have a ...
npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/08/11/nx-s1-5003714/ozempic-wegovy-glp-1-obesity-cancer-prevention
Global cancer deaths among men projected to increase by 93% by 2050, study finds: Cancer cases and deaths among men are expected to surge by 2050 ...
edition.cnn.com/2024/08/12/health/men-cancer-deaths-2050/index.html
President Biden will announce $23 million grant for Tulane cancer research in New Orleans
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/joe-biden-new-orleans-tulane/article_94d488bf-924d-5c1d-a04c-389379be54f8.html
Male cancer cases, deaths projected to surge in 2050 — here's who's most at risk: The number of male cancer cases around the world is projected to spike from 10 ...
nypost.com/2024/08/12/lifestyle/male-cancer-cases-deaths-projected-to-surge-in-2050-study/
Biden grants UW-led team $21M to develop cancer surgery technology: A University of Washington-led research team could receive up to $21.1 million as part of a ...
columbian.com/news/2024/aug/14/biden-grants-uw-led-team-21m-to-develop-cancer-surgery-technology/
Blood test for colon cancer approved by US FDA: The relative ease and convenience of a blood test could help increase the number of people who will go for ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/2024/08/14/blood-test-for-colon-cancer-approved-by-us-fda
Biden announces $150 million in research grants for ‘moonshot’ to fight cancer: Cancer is the second-highest killer of people in the U.S. after heart disease.
pennlive.com/health/2024/08/biden-announces-150-million-in-research-grants-for-moonshot-to-fight-cancer.html
Biden is announcing $150 million in research grants as part of his ‘moonshot’ push to fight cancer
sun-sentinel.com/2024/08/13/biden-is-announcing-150-million-in-research-grants-as-part-of-his-moonshot-push-to-fight-cancer/
Cancer deaths in men will almost double by 2050, study says: Cancer cases among men are expected to rise 84% worldwide by 2025
qz.com/cancer-deaths-men-double-2050-1851620789
Biden is announcing $150-million in research grants as part of his ‘moonshot’ push to fight cancer
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-biden-is-announcing-150-million-in-research-grants-as-part-of-his/
Cancer Rates Are Rising in Young People. Here’s What You Need to Know: Do you think you are too young to get screened for cancer? Think again ...
scientificamerican.com/article/cancer-rates-are-rising-in-young-people-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
Global cancer deaths among men projected to increase by 93% by 2050, study finds: Cancer cases and deaths among men are expected to surge by 2050 ...
ctvnews.ca/health/global-cancer-deaths-among-men-projected-to-increase-by-93-by-2050-study-finds-1.6997441
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slate.com/technology/2024/08/boob-breast-health-cancer-bras-myths-aluminum-underwires.html
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nytimes.com/2024/08/13/us/politics/biden-research-cancer-moonshot.html
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qz.com/cancer-deaths-men-double-2050-1851620789
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theglobeandmail.com/world/article-biden-is-announcing-150-million-in-research-grants-as-part-of-his/
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