CGH Spotlight Blog
The CGH Spotlight Blog showcases innovative research and notable developments from the global cancer community.
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This year World No Tobacco Day highlights the impact of tobacco use on heart disease under the banner “Tobacco Breaks Hearts.” There are many reasons to focus on heart health. More people die from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) worldwide than from any other cause, and tobacco use is responsible for about 10% of these deaths.
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CGH celebrated yet another successful and inspiring Annual Symposium on Global Cancer Research (ASGCR) held in conjunction with the 9th Annual CUGH (Consortium of University on Global Health) Conference on March 15, 2018 in New York, NY. Read more about ASGCR and new global collaborations in cancer research.
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On April 11th, 2018 the NCI Center for Research Strategy, in coordination with CGH, hosted the Annual Meeting of the International Cancer Research Partnership (ICRP). The meeting marked 18 years of a successful partnership, representing 124 organizations that fund cancer research projects in 145 countries.
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On Sunday, March 4, NCI joins organizations around the world, to promote awareness and education about HPV infection and the HPV-associated diseases that can be prevented through vaccination.
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The Embassy Science Fellow (ESF) program provides U.S. embassies access to the expertise of U.S. government officers in science and technology fields. U.S. embassies request Fellows to assist on science, technology, environment or health issues and related policy development and collaboration.
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On Sunday, February 4th, the National Cancer Institute will recognize World Cancer Day, an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control.
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APEC is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region.
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CGH attended the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) biennial conference on cancer prevention and control research, training and advocacy in Africa. This year’s conference was held from November 7-10, 2017 in Kigali, Rwanda.
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NCI Center for Global Health’s Scientific Alliance with Kazakhstan on Women’s Cancer Research
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The WHO Sub-Regional Workshop on Betel (Areca) Nut and Tobacco Use in the Philippines on November 29, 2017 brought together participants from around the Western Pacific to learn about the use of areca nut and tobacco in the region and potential health impact.