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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 3h

Interested in a career in scientific publishing?

Gain valuable publishing insights with a 3-month remote placement at @febsj.bsky.social @moloncology.bsky.social & a visit to the Heidelberg office 🌍

Apply by 06 Nov 2025 for an EACR-Molecular Oncology Editorial Fellowship: eacr.org/eacr-molecul...

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 1d

The EACR is proud to be part of the @aseica.bsky.social Congress this week!

Our President @yardenasamuels.bsky.social, President Elect @johannajoyce.bsky.social & Secretary General, Alberto Bardelli, are sharing their expertise in the scientific programme 🇪🇸

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 1d

Missed our recent free scientific webinar with QIAGEN?

Watch the replay of 'TCR Repertoires of Tumor-Infiltrating γδ T Cells Reveal PD-1-Modulated Reactivity': magazine.eacr.org/qiagen-webin...

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 2d

New podcast 🎙️ we spoke with Dr. Vishnu Raman about using genetically engineered Salmonella to deliver therapeutic proteins into cancer cells - the benefits, challenges and future potential.

magazine.eacr.org/bugging-canc...

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 3d

You might be interested to know about an upcoming EACR-sponsored meeting organised by the BACR, an affiliated National Society of the EACR.

BACR Annual Meeting 2025
📅 24 October
🌍 Leuven, Belgium

www.bacr.be/annual-meeti...

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 6d

The 36th Pezcoller Symposium took place earlier this year, and together with @theaacr.bsky.social and @themarkfdn.bsky.social we were pleased to award 7 Travel Grants to assist EACR and AACR members to attend the event.

Read about their experiences:

EACR members at the Pezcoller Symposium 2025 - The Cancer Researcher

The 36th Fondazione Pezcoller Symposium took place earlier this year, and together with the American Association for Cancer Research we were pleased to award 7 Travel Grants to EACR and AACR members…

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 7d

"Curiosity, though risky, can lead to remarkable discoveries, especially in research..."

Read more in this #KeepResearchCurious article by EACR member Vijay K. Ulaganathan:

Defying Paradigms: A Curiosity-Driven Exploration of pTyr-SNVs in Cancer - The Cancer Researcher

Curiosity killed the cat – so the saying goes. But like many scientists, I prefer the extended version: “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.” It captures how curiosity, though…

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 8d

"Honest, open and collaborative"

PhD student Kathleen Imbach shares how her EACR Travel Fellowship facilitated a collaborative research experience at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, US:

magazine.eacr.org/honest-open-...

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 9d

This #InternationalPodcastDay, make sure to tune into The Cancer Researcher 🎧

Join us for insightful conversations with renowned experts as we delve into the exciting world of working in a cancer research career: magazine.eacr.org/podcast/

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 9d

We're proud to have been part of the #EUCanImage project over the past 5 years. We wrapped up with a webinar on building a trustworthy AI-driven cancer imaging platform.

Watch the recording: magazine.eacr.org/video-buildi...

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Stefania Faletti @stefaniafaletti.bsky.social · 11d

It was a great experience to represent @nereokalebic.bsky.social lab and present our work, linking shape and function in glioblastoma, at the goodbye flat biology conference by @helloeacr.bsky.social

This conference was a source of food for thought and a fantastic networking opportunity

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 10d

Why are cancers rising in under-50s? This is a critical and underexplored frontier in cancer biology, with major implications for risk prediction, prevention, and treatment.

The registration deadline for our upcoming virtual conference is 13 October ⏳

Secure your spot: eacr.org/conference/m...

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you to all who attended and helped organise Goodbye Flat Biology this week in Essen 🎉

In particular, the Scientific Programme Committee for all the dedication they put into the great science showcased in the conference, and the fantastic speakers who made the programme so engaging!

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Mac4Me @mac4me.bsky.social · 15d

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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A/Prof Sam Stehbens PhD (She/Her) @samstehbens.bsky.social · 14d

On #worldcancerday it has been humbling to be surrounded by a truely impressive cohort of cancer scientists at @helloeacr.bsky.social ‘s Goodbye flat biology conference. We need to keep investing in research to make sure we can create impact in this space.

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 14d

Do you have an unfunded Score ‘A’ cancer-related project from the 2025 ERC Starting Grant calls?

You have 2 weeks left to apply for the EACR - @themarkfdn.bsky.social - Pezcoller Foundation Rising Star Award 2026!

All the info you need: eacr.org/rising-star-...

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 14d

As our Goodbye Flat Biology conference in Essen coincides with #WorldCancerResearchDay, what better way to mark the occasion than with a group photo? #WCRD @wcrd24sept.bsky.social

Group photo of a conference hall filled with participants posing in front of a World Cancer Research Day slide

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CGI-Clinics @cgiclinics.bsky.social · 15d

Today on #WorldCancerResearchDay, we stand with the global community in advancing the fight against cancer. Through the CGI-Clinics project, we’re working alongside patient groups to bring new hope to patients worldwide 🌍

Together, innovation and collaboration save lives 🧡

#WCRD2025

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María M. Hincapié Otero @mariamhincapie.bsky.social · 15d

Back from holidays 🇨🇴❤️ just in time for Goodbye Flat Biology 2025! Great kick-off yesterday with poster session included ✨🔬 Looking forward to the days ahead. #GFB2025 @helloeacr.bsky.social #organoids&assembloidsfeed

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 14d

There's no better day than #WorldCancerResearchDay to register for our next virtual conference, Patient Involvement in Cancer Research! Learn how to make your research better and more impactful. Registration closes on Monday.

Learn more: eacr.org/conference/p...

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 15d

Cancer is a shared, global challenge - one that demands collaboration to spark the innovations that save lives. Together, we advance research that is meaningful, inclusive, and benefits all 🌍

#WorldCancerResearchDay #WCRD

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Chris Tape @christophertape.bsky.social · 16d

Excited to be in Essen for @helloeacr.bsky.social Goodbye Flat Biology 🧫

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 16d

We offer EACR Travel Fellowships for early-career researchers to gain new skills abroad 🌍

Our Travel Fellowships Committee carefully reviews applications each month. Read on to learn what motivates them and what they look for in applicants:

magazine.eacr.org/introducing-...

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 17d

Interested in a career in scientific publishing? 📚

Gain valuable publishing insights with a 3-month remote placement at @moloncology.bsky.social and a visit to the Heidelberg office 🌍

📅 Apply by 06 Nov 2025 for an EACR-Molecular Oncology Editorial Fellowship: eacr.org/eacr-molecul...

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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 20d

At the EACR, we feel excited and optimistic about the future of cancer research ✨ Together, let’s celebrate the incredible potential of basic research and ensure that scientific advancements continue to improve patient care and outcomes. #KeepResearchCurious 🔎

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