Cancer Research
“Curing Cancer: How Close Are We?” was the inaugural event of the series “Cancer Research in the 21st Century,” launched by a new partnership between the Aspen Institute Health, Medicine, and Society Program and Friends of Cancer Research. It was held in the Gildenhorn Conference Room of the Aspen Institute.
Drs. Francis Collins and Ronald DePinho talked about the state of cancer research, the process of converting scientific discoveries into drug therapies, and how… read more
Drs. Francis Collins and Ronald DePinho talked about the state of cancer research, the process of converting scientific discoveries into drug therapies, and how close a cure may be. Topics included the demographic impact of cancer and preventative measures such as vaccinations and whether future vaccines should be mandatory.
“Curing Cancer: How Close Are We?” was the inaugural event of the series “Cancer Research in the 21st Century,” launched by a new partnership between the Aspen Institute Health, Medicine, and Society Program and Friends of Cancer Research. It was held in the Gildenhorn Conference Room of the Aspen Institute. close
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