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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

🎗️ 15th of February is #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay. At #Mac4Me, our ultimate goal is to improve treatment options for metastatic #Neuroblastoma. We research: 🔹 3D printing miniature brain models to stop tumor survival. 🔹 Chips that mimic blood flow to block cancer from spreading.

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

To the scientific community: Look at these photos. These women are coding, pipetting, , researching, leading, and advocating. Let’s fix the pipeline so they can stay. Science cannot function if it renders half its workforce invisible. #WomenInScience #11F #WomenInSTEM

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

But referents are meaningless if the system pushes them out: 📉 #ScissorsEffect: Pushed out before stability. 🧱 #GlassCeiling: Invisible barriers to leadership. 🕳️ #LeakyPipeline: Talent lost to rigid structures. 🤫 #MatildaEffect: Erasure of credit. ✋ #Paternalism: Questioning female authority.

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

We move beyond empty "icons" to show the women actually driving the project. Why? Because referents matter. You cannot be what you cannot see. By showcasing them, we provide concrete proof that expertise has no gender.

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Research and innovation aren’t abstract. They are driven by people. On this International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we highlight the daily labor of our diverse network.

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

We are skilling a new generation of scientists to move beyond "thinking in boxes," empowering them to integrate data with the social and human complexities of cancer.

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Today is #WorldCancerDay 2026. This year's #UnitedbyUnique initiative calls for "people-centered care"—a shift from treating just the disease to treating the unique person behind it. Mac4Me translates this vision into research for metastatic neuroblastoma, prostate, and breast cancers. 🧬

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

🥂 Happy New Year from Mac4Me! We’re celebrating the power of international collaboration in the fight against metastatic cancer. Looking forward to a year of bold questions and shared milestones. Here’s to a year of discovery, collaboration, and scientific progress!! 🚀

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Our researcher survey confirms that OA publishing is the accepted norm within the network. We're now focusing our training to convert the "would like to" segment into active sharers. We're committed to making research on metastatic cancer public and accessible to all. 🔬 #OAweek #OpenScience

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Metastatic disease affects 20-30% of early breast cancer patients. This is the frontier where we need to focus.🎯 Mac4Me’s goal is to help transform metastatic breast cancer from a typically terminal condition into a chronic or potentially curable one. #MetastaticBreastCancerAwarenessDay

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Today, September 24th, is #WorldCancerResearchDay. It is a yearly momentum to raise awareness and commitment for cancer research. This day also serves as a reminder that progress depends on collaboration.

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

The atmosphere throughout the meeting was positive and productive! ✨This initial in-person encounter created significant consortium cohesion for many participants. This lays the groundwork for scientific and technical collaboration over the next four years. 🤝

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

A significant part of the training focused on Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Patient advocates from Dublin (PVCR) and the US (@graspcancer.bsky.social) joined us. We all learned about the importance of involving patients at every stage of the research process.

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

The training covered all the key content! 📚 We explored the clinical aspects of metastatic neuroblastoma, as well as breast and prostate cancers. We also looked at scientific methods such as single-cell mechanics and organ-on-chip technology.🔬

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Before the kick-off, we held the first training session (23 - 24- 25 June) for our doctoral candidates at @erasmusmc.bsky.social ! 🧠 We're not just about scientific expertise; we're also focused on their professional and personal development. 🌱

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

🎊 The Mac4Me Doctoral Network officially kicked off two weeks ago (25-26 June)! 🎉 Our core partners gathered to set the stage for four years of research. We're excited for what's ahead!

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

On this #WomensDay, we recognise the impact of breast cancer on women around the world. Today, we remark the dedication of female researchers who are advancing metastasis understanding and the vital role of women's perspectives in shaping more effective and inclusive cancer care and research.

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

🎉 Yesterday we launched online Mac4Me - an European doctoral network studying Macrophage Targets for Metastatic Treatment! We are investigating neuroblastoma, breast, and prostate cancers - three tumor types that share metastatic spread to brain, bone, and liver.

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