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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Could delivering weeks’ worth of radiation in seconds reduce toxicity? This month, @penncancer.bsky.social launches a groundbreaking trial of FLASH radiation, developed with support from The Mark Foundation Center for Immunotherapy, Immune Signaling, and Radiation. www.inquirer.com/health/radia...
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Penn trial tests ultrafast form of radiation aimed at reducing cancer treatment side effects
The trial marks the first time the technology, conformal FLASH proton therapy, is being tested in humans. The hope, ultimately, is to preserve quality of life in patients by reducing side effects.
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Please share with European cancer researchers in your networks!
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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
"Being part of this community has increased the visibility of our research and facilitated its dissemination to a wider audience." Julie Mazet is a 2025 recipient of an EACR-The Mark Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, read more here: magazine.eacr.org/julie-mazet-...
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Congratulations to one of our first Endeavor Awardees, Tobias Janowitz! His work has significantly advanced our understanding of how the entire human body responds to cancer—a perspective that will be invaluable in this exciting new role.
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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
"This fellowship has provided crucial support for the development of my research programme." Christina Metoikidou is a 2025 recipient of an EACR- @themarkfdn.bsky.social Postdoctoral Fellowship - read more here: magazine.eacr.org/christina-me...
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Safe to say he’s no longer just an “emerging” leader. 🚀 Huge congratulations to Dan Landau (@landau.bsky.social) on being named the inaugural Chair of the Department of Systems and Computational Biomedicine at @weillcornell.bsky.social! news.weill.cornell.edu/news/2026/08...
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
CDK4/6 inhibitors, a cornerstone treatment for advanced HR+ breast cancer, were thought to work by reactivating Rb, a tumor suppressor that puts the brakes on cancer cell growth. In @nature.com, ASPIRE Awardee @shomgoel.bsky.social shows that isn’t the full story. www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
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New discovery sheds light on breast cancer treatment resistance - Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Researchers at Peter Mac have discovered why breast cancer treatment stops working for some patients, uncovering the unexpected role of one of the body's most important cancer-fighting proteins.
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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
DEADLINE THIS WEEK: 2027 EACR-Mark Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships @themarkfdn.bsky.social Awarded for a period of 3 years in order to support excellent postdoctoral researchers in labs throughout Europe, the deadline to submit proposals is 19 Aug 2026 at 23.59 CEST. eacr.org/eacr-fellows...
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
There's still time to apply for this great opportunity - please share with your networks!
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
“I feel confident that we’ll uncover ways to treat cachexia that will make it more reversible. Ideally, we'll prevent it."—Mark Foundation CEO Ryan Schoenfeld Great feature in @nature.com on the insights changing our understanding of cancer’s deadly co-conspirator. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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New hope in the fight against cachexia — cancer’s deadly co-conspirator
Scientists are getting closer to understanding the wasting and fatigue that often accompanies cancer. Treatments could be on the horizon.
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
So glad you enjoyed it!
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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
EACR-Mark Foundation for Cancer Research Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded for a period of three years and support excellent postdoctoral researchers in laboratories throughout Europe. Is that you? 👀 Apply by 19 August: eacr.org/eacr-fellows...
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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Julie Marie Mazet delivers the EACR - @themarkfdn.bsky.social Postdoctoral Fellowship Award Lecture on unlocking CD8+ T cell anti-tumour activity in brain metastasis at #EACR2026
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Martha Zarou @marthamz.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Very happy to present my work at #EACR2026, made possible through the support of EACR- @themarkfdn.bsky.social Postdoctoral Fellowship 😊 #womeninSTEM
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Christina Metoikidou @christinamt.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
It was a pleasure to present my research at #EACR2026, supported by @helloeacr.bsky.social @themarkfdn.bsky.social postdoctoral fellowship. Thank you to all organizers & participants!
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Clinical trial results don’t usually get standing ovations—but Brian Wolpin and his team truly deserved their reception at #ASCO26. Seeing Phase 3 data on the impact of daraxonrasib in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer sent chills through the entire room. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Daily pill can double survival time for world’s deadliest cancer, trial shows
Experts hail daraxonrasib as ‘gamechanger’ for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Great feature on Drug Discovery Award winner @corsello.bsky.social by @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social! Corsello and his collaborator, Nathanael Gray, are developing novel molecular glue degraders for #pancreaticcancer. medicine.stanford.edu/news/stories...
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Teaching Pancreatic Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct
Q&A with Steven Corsello, MD, on a new approach to treating pancreatic cancer.
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Cancer Grand Challenges @cancergrand.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Exciting new work from Professor Chris Garcia, co-investigator on MATCHMAKERS 👏 Team MATCHMAKERS is funded through Cancer Grand Challenges by @cancerresearchuk.org, the National Cancer Institute and @themarkfdn.bsky.social
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Deep peptide recognition profiling decodes TCR specificity and enables disease-associated antigen discovery - Nature Biotechnology | Cancer Grand Challenges
Exciting new work from K. Christopher Garcia, co-investigator on MATCHMAKERS 👏   The study published in Nature Biotechnology shows that deep peptide-recognition profiling, combined with machine learni...
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
When do cells shift from benign to malignant? In @cellcellpress.bsky.social, Endeavor Awardees Scott Lowe, @danapeer.bsky.social, and Paul Romesser use spatial mapping to identify a "progenitor" state that could be targeted for early interception of pancreatic cancer. www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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Oncogenic and tumor-suppressive forces converge on a progenitor niche at the benign-to-malignant transition
Opposing oncogenic and tumor-suppressive forces establish a progenitor-like state that builds a self-reinforcing niche to drive benign-to-malignant transition in pancreatic cancer models. Disruption o...
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
1 in 100 women in the US will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in their lifetime. For more than half, that diagnosis will come once the disease has already spread, when treatment options are limited. Two of our recent grants aim to change that reality. #WorldOvarianCancerDay.
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
📢 Funding opportunity: $500,000 grants for aging & cancer research!📢 With the Waxman Institute, @theaacr.bsky.social @bloodcancerunited.bsky.social, @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social & the Mike and Sofia Segal Foundation, we are seeking proposals that examine the fundamental role of aging in cancer.
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
How does lung cancer actually spread? In @Nature, ASPIRE Awardee @charlesswanton.bsky.social sequenced 501 tumor samples to trace how cancer advances from diagnosis to death. One key finding: >50% of metastases were seeded by other metastases.  www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Evolutionary characterization of lung cancer metastasis - Nature
DNA-sequencing data from primary tumours and paired metastases from participants in the TRACERx lung study and PEACE autopsy programme are used to analyse the metastatic diversity of advanced non-smal...
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Are you in years 3-8 of an independent faculty position? The Emerging Leader Award was built to give you the research runway you need. The award now offers $1M over 4 years and is open to investigators worldwide!🌎 Apply by April 30: themarkfoundation.org/emerging-lea... #ResearchFunding
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We're proud that over 60 members of the Mark Foundation community are presenting or chairing sessions at #AACR26! Headed to San Diego? We've made a list of their talks to help you plan your weekend: themarkfoundation.org/blog/mark-fo...
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Mark Foundation Grantees at AACR 2026: Highlighting Research Advancements | The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research
Each year, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) convenes researchers at the leading edge of oncology at its Annual Meeting. This year, the Mark Foundation for Cancer Research is proud…
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Do you know an early-career scientist pushing the boundaries of cancer research?🧬 Our Emerging Leader Award offers $1M in #researchfunding to investigators worldwide. Tag a colleague or share this post to help us spread the word! LOI deadline is April 30.
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Did you catch our news during #MarkSymposium? We’re accepting applications for our 2026 Emerging Leader Awards, now offering $1 million over 4 years & open to investigators worldwide! Submit your LOI by April 30: themarkfoundation.org/emerging-lea... #ResearchFunding
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Immune surveillance can be a double-edged sword. ⚔️ In @nature.com, Endeavor Awardee Tobias Janowitz shows that the same B cell response targeting NMDAR-expressing breast cancer tumors can mature into antibodies that trigger autoimmune disease. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Ectopic NMDAR expression in cancer unmasks germline-encoded autoimmunity - Nature
NMDAR expression is sufficient to induce B cell recruitment and affinity maturation, resulting in receptor-modulating antibodies that connect anti-cancer immunity and autoimmunity.
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Our final talks at #MarkSymposium 2026 focused on cancer immunology, with deep dives into autoantibodies by @aaronmring.bsky.social and T cell exhaustion by @ejohnwherry.bsky.social.
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Can diet be a drug? 🥦 Jennifer McQuade and Semir Beyaz explored the link between nutrition and cancer therapy response, with insights on how lipids, fiber, & the microbiome shape immune responses. #MarkSymposium
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
📢We have exciting news to share on Day 2 of #MarkSymposium: Applications for this year’s Emerging Leader Awards are now open! These early career awards are now $1 million, and researchers anywhere in the world are eligible. Learn more: themarkfoundation.org/2026/03/the-...
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research Announces Global Expansion and $1M Funding Boost for Flagship Emerging Leader Award | The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research
NEW YORK, NY – March 25, 2026 – The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research today announced a major evolution of its flagship Emerging Leader Award (ELA) program, significantly increasing its financial…
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
We're back with Day 2 of #MarkSymposium! Our first session, on novel cancer therapies, featured a powerhouse lineup including William Sellers, @amanglik.bsky.social, and @juliensage.bsky.social. The future of targeted treatment is bright. ⚡️ #CancerTherapy
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Last night, we honored the legendary Samuel Waxman, MD, for his remarkable scientific career & leadership as the founder of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation. Cheers to the future of the Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer, now officially a branch of The Mark Foundation! #MarkSymposium
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Our second session of the day focused on Cancer Across the Lifespan, with excellent talks on the intersection of aging & cancer by @naxerova.bsky.social, Scott Lowe, and Kornelia Polyak. 🧬 #MarkSymposium
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
🏆This year, we’re thrilled to have Nobel Laureate William Kaelin Jr., MD, delivering our keynote address. Incredible to get insights on the frontiers of research from a true leader in the field! #MarkSymposium
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
And now, the 2026 #MarkSymposium has officially begun! Our first session is a deep dive into brain tumors.🧠 Grateful to hear from Peter Sorger, Mario Suva, & Dimitrios Mathios on how spatial analysis and liquid biopsies are changing the game for #glioblastoma detection and treatment. #MarkSymposium
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Happening now - our inaugural Emerging Leader Award Summit!🌟 In addition to sharing updates on their work, our ELA awardees are discussing the pressing challenges faced by early-career researchers & how foundations like The Mark Foundation can support them. #MarkSymposium
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Last night, current and past Mark Foundation Emerging Leader Award (ELA) winners gathered with this year’s recipients (@jborniger.bsky.social, Christine Chio, @lucas.farnunglab.com, Mariella Filbin & Christopher Johnston) to celebrate eight years of this transformational program. #MarkSymposium
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
The 2026 Mark Foundation Scientific Symposium officially kicks off tomorrow!🧬 We’re hosting over 200 scientists from around the globe to hear & discuss the latest breakthroughs in cancer research from our grantees. Stay tuned for live updates! #MarkSymposium #CancerResearch
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Institute for Immunology and Immune Health (I3H) @i3h-upenn.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Congratulations to I3H member Nikolaos Sgourakis (University of Pennsylvania & Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) on new funding from the @themarkfdn.bsky.social and a new coalition of leading nonprofits dedicated to advancing early cancer detection. Learn more: bit.ly/3MVytRW
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New Coalition of Leading Cancer Research Organizations Launched to Accelerate Early Detection of Deadly Cancers | The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research
New York, NY, February 3, 2026 — The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research today announced the launch of a coalition of leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to solving the critical problem of early...
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The Mark Foundation is thrilled to announce our 2026 Momentum Fellows! 🚀 We are supporting 9 brilliant investigators—4 new recipients & 5 renewals—tackling everything from immunosuppression to CAR-T cell exhaustion. Meet the future of cancer research: themarkfoundation.org/2026/02/the-...
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Huge congratulations to Mark Foundation grantees Catherine Wu & Darrell Irvine for being named to the 2026 @Time 100 Health list! 🏆 🧬Learn how their work is redefining the future of oncology. themarkfoundation.org/blog/56202/ #TIME100 #CancerResearch
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
📢 In partnership with the Sontag Foundation, @braintumor.org, the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation, the Uncle Kory Foundation & Fondation Anne et Claude Berda, we're committing new funding to 5 teams tackling the world’s most aggressive brain tumor. 🧠🧬 themarkfoundation.org/2026/02/the-...
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Tina's Wish @tinaswish.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
We are proud to join forces with a new coalition of leading organizations including @theaacr.bsky.social, @break-cancer.bsky.social, @lustgarten.org & @themarkfdn.bsky.social! Together we will fund $12mm to 6 teams focused on early detection of some of the most challenging cancers including ovarian.
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
📢 Announcing the 2026 Early Detection Award recipients! 📢 In partnership with @theaacr.bsky.social, @lustgarten.org, @break-cancer.bsky.social, and @tinaswish.bsky.social, we are committing $12 million to 6 teams developing new diagnostic approaches for the world’s deadliest cancers. 🧬🔬
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New Coalition of Leading Cancer Research Organizations Launched to Accelerate Early Detection of Deadly Cancers | The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research
New York, NY, February 3, 2026 — The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research today announced the launch of a coalition of leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to solving the critical problem of early...
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
In an increasingly uncertain funding environment, how can philanthropy effectively support cancer research? In After Treatment, CEO Ryan Schoenfeld tells @grogowl.bsky.social how The Mark Foundation continues to advance game-changing science. www.after-treatment.com/p/where-is-t...
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Where is the Money for Cancer Research Going to Come From Now?
Institutes and private organizations like the Mark Foundation are promising to spend more on cancer research to counteract a decline in federal dollars.
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d-kirschenbaum.bsky.social @d-kirschenbaum.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Honored to receive the EACR Rising Star Award 2026. Thanks to @helloeacr.bsky.social, @themarkfdn.bsky.social, and the Pezcoller Foundation for the support. This backs a vision we deeply believe in: time-resolved dynamics are key in cancer–immune interactions. tinyurl.com/45vpm3rr
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Daniel Kirschenbaum receives the 2026 EACR-Mark Foundation-Pezcoller Foundation Rising Star Award - The Cancer Researcher
We are pleased to announce that Daniel Kirschenbaum has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 EACR-Mark Foundation-Pezcoller Foundation Rising Star Award. Established in 2023, this prestigious aw...
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Congratulations to Daniel Birschenkaum of @dkfz.bsky.social, the 2026 recipient of the @helloeacr.bsky.social-Mark Foundation-Pezcoller Rising Star Award! The award will support his work exploring the dynamic behavior of immune cells in brain tumors. themarkfoundation.org/2026/01/dani...
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Daniel Kirschenbaum Receives the 2026 EACR-Mark Foundation-Pezcoller Foundation Rising Star Award | The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research
By the European Association for Cancer Research We are pleased to announce that Daniel Kirschenbaum has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 EACR-Mark Foundation-Pezcoller Foundation Rising Star...
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
🚨 New research from the CancerGrand Challenges SPECIFICANCER team (co-funded by The Mark Foundation & @cancerresearchuk.org) highlights NPM1 as a promising target for bowel & liver cancer. Read more in @the-independent.com: www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
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Researchers discover new treatments to prevent growth of two cancers
The research looked at the genes which can cause cancer, with a focus on the bowel and liver
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Congratulations to Mark Foundation Scientific Advisory Committee chair and Board member @rosslevinemd.bsky.social !
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @themarkfdn.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
📢 Announcing The Mark Foundation 2026 Emerging Leader Award winners! 📢 We are committing $3.75 million to 5 visionary early-career scientists poised to lead the next generation of oncology breakthroughs. We can't wait to see their impact! themarkfoundation.org/2026/01/2026...
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