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Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and has been widely celebrated by African Americans through the decades. In 2021, Juneteenth became the latest federal holiday and is steadily gaining the recognition it deserves. Juneteenth is enjoyed through celebratory gatherings with loved ones, rest, and remembrance. This important holiday is also a […]

Please join Cancer Research And Biostatistics (CRAB) in celebration of National Cancer Survivors Month. This important month of recognition honors the brave individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer. Thanks to the scientific advancements in the field of cancer research, millions of people around the world have survived cancer and continue to thrive beyond the […]

May is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. Cancer Research And Biostatistics (CRAB) works with SWOG Cancer Research Network SDMC & Operations Office on our Melanoma committee which is a designated group of experts who specialize in Melanoma cancer. Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer compared to the more common forms of […]

National Cancer Research Month, led by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), is recognized every year in the month of May, to highlight the importance of lifesaving cancer research. Cancer Research And Biostatistics (CRAB) works diligently in the field of cancer research as rates of cancer increase around the nation. From creating new therapeutic […]

Nationally observed in May, Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) is meant to honor the rich and diverse culture and contributions of AAPI. The AAPI community has played an essential role in shaping our nation’s history and continues to enrich our society in countless ways. From the arts and sciences to business and […]

Last month in April, Cancer Research And Biostatistics (CRAB) Chief Executive Officer, Antje Hoering, attended an important board meeting with the American Statistical Association – ASA. The meeting gathered leaders and experts from across the statistical community to discuss key initiatives, address emerging challenges, and chart the future course of statistical science. As a board […]

Cancer Research And Biostatistics (CRAB) and Fred Hutch Cancer Center have secured funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to be the Statistics and Data Management Center (SDMC) for the NCI Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN). The newly established CSRN plays a pivotal role in the President and First Lady’s Cancer Moonshot initiative. Its mission […]

Cancer Research And Biostatistics (CRAB) is proud to announce the Winter 2024 issue of the SWOG Cancer Research Network Latin America Initiative (SLAI) newsletter. This edition spotlights our partner in Peru, SWOG member site Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas. The newsletter also highlights SLAI’s annual training course as well as provides updates on SWOG studies at sites around […]

February is national cancer prevention month! According to the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed – and almost half of all deaths from cancer – can be attributed to preventable causes. This year let’s join together in spreading awareness of well-known cancer prevention methods. Get vaccinated / screened – […]

In appreciation of Black History Month, Cancer Research And Biostatistics (CRAB) would like to spotlight physician Dr. May Edward Chinn, PhD. In 1926, she became the first African American woman to graduate Bellevue Hospital Medical College, now the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She practiced medicine in Harlem for fifty years. A tireless advocate for poor patients […]