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July 07, 2022
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Survey shows gender harassment is ‘strikingly common’ in oncology

Survey shows gender harassment is ‘strikingly common’ in oncology

Results of a survey showed 70% of participating oncologists experienced sexual harassment within the prior year, which correlated with decreased physical, mental and professional well-being.

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June 29, 2022
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Personality traits, social norms may contribute to gender wage gap

Personality traits, social norms may contribute to gender wage gap

Although personality traits and social norms appeared to be key factors in the gender wage gap, their precise contributions were unclear, according to study results published in Journal of Economic Surveys.

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June 29, 2022
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Cancer cell therapy innovator shifts focus toward treatment of solid tumors

Cancer cell therapy innovator shifts focus toward treatment of solid tumors

Crystal L. Mackall, MD, believes she has an "unusual pedigree" for someone in her position.

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June 23, 2022
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Oncologist driven by ‘passion for the mission’ of providing cancer care

Oncologist driven by ‘passion for the mission’ of providing cancer care

Nitika Sharma, MD, said that she was driven to oncology based on a mission of providing compassionate care to patients undergoing treatment for cancer.

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June 22, 2022
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Winner of notable research award discusses inclusion, diversity in laboratory environments

Winner of notable research award discusses inclusion, diversity in laboratory environments

Sara Ranjbar, PhD, winner of the Mayo Clinic’s 2021 Edward C. Kendall Alumni Award for Meritorious Research, has always known she wanted a job that would enable her to help patients and be of service to others.

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June 16, 2022
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Neuropsychologist aims to grow diversity in her field, help cancer survivors ‘live better’

Neuropsychologist aims to grow diversity in her field, help cancer survivors ‘live better’

Natalie Kelly, PhD, ABPP, is one of few Black women board-certified in both neuropsychology and pediatric neuropsychology in the oncology field.

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June 15, 2022
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New AACR president aims to ‘impact the next generation’ through mentoring, opportunities

New AACR president aims to ‘impact the next generation’ through mentoring, opportunities

Lisa M. Coussens, PhD, FAACR, the 2022 to 2023 American Association for Cancer Research president, aims to make mentorship and education — for both junior faculty and undergraduate and high school students — a core focus of her term.

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June 09, 2022
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Physician’s ‘mission’ is to make sure every patient undergoes cancer screening

Physician’s ‘mission’ is to make sure every patient undergoes cancer screening

Angela M. Nicholas, MD, says that no patient she sees aged older than 45 years leaves her office without discussing cancer screening.

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June 07, 2022
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BLOG: Social media as a key to connection

BLOG: Social media as a key to connection

I often hear, “Hey, I know you from Twitter!” as I turn on my heels to identify the source. A variation of this exclamation has become commonplace at scientific conferences.

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June 01, 2022
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VIDEO: Top breast cancer studies scheduled for presentation at ASCO

VIDEO: Top breast cancer studies scheduled for presentation at ASCO

Stephanie L. Graff, MD, FACP, spoke with Healio about the breast cancer-focused sessions she is most excited to attend at the ASCO Annual Meeting, taking place June 3-7 in Chicago.

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