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These 10 biotech companies are changing how we discover new drugs and treat complex diseases

Fast Company Tech

This is important because many diseases, particularly cancer, are driven by changes in particular cells, not all cells; precision treatments require pinpointing those that really matter. Protagonist reported over $259 million in license and collaboration revenue for the first half of 2024. million in the same period in 2023.

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Helping Cancer Research with "Play to Cure: Genes in Space"

NTEN

Become a galactic legend and help further cancer research. Scientists at Cancer Research UK (CRUK) recently pioneered some innovative methods for expediting the quest for a cure. At first glance, Play to Cure: Genes in Space might not appear to be a game designed to aid advances in cancer research. Jennifer Ann Beswick.

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How the American Childhood Cancer Organization Used Crowdfunding to Raise Over $43,000!

Tech Soup

Last year we shared how the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) used Teespring to exceed their fundraising goals with a few clicks of a button. Last year our ‘Go gold with kids for cancer’ campaign was a really successful campaign because it had such a clear statement that reflected with people.

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The Top 30 Charity Social CEOS

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In 2013, Zoe Amar and Matt Collins, digital strategy consultants for nonprofits, started the “ Social CEOs Award ” after being inspired by LinkedIn’s top 30 social CEOs list. Mark Flannagan is the CEO of Beating Bowel Cancer. Click to see full infographic. It’s personal. Know your role. Want some more examples and tips?

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Selfies for Good?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Movember, a fundraiser and awareness raising campaign for prostrate and testicular cancer where men grow mustaches on their faces and raise money for cancer charities, also encourages the use of selfies as part its community engagement. Although selfies have been around for years , they have gained popularity recently.

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The 2013 DoGooder Awards Go To.

Tech Soup

So, without further adieu, the 2013 Annual DoGooder Awards Go To. winner Raf Bauer, inspired by the loss of his mother to cancer and compelled to advance research and treatment, is setting out on a 350km walk across Scotland to raise awareness and funds for Target Ovarian Cancer. Winner of Best of Nonprofit Video Award.

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Health tech startup Color raises $100M at a $4.6B valuation

TechCrunch

” Laraki co-founded Color in 2013 based on his own experience. The company tells TechCrunch his grandmother passed away from breast cancer and that his mother is a breast cancer survivor. He himself is a carrier of a BRCA2 mutation, which can increase an individual’s risk for cancer.

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