Encouraging analysis showing "no evidence of under-representation of diverse ethnic groups in the 100 000 Genomes Project", implying all groups may benefit from investment in this UK project. Genomics England Equity in cancer genomics in the UK thelancet.com/journals/lanon…

I am devastated by this news. Sankar was an inspiration to me and to so many who had the privilege of working with him. He pioneered cancer prevention with a focus on the most disadvantaged. A man of generous spirit. IARC FIGO HQ

Some reflections on the wider impact of #MitochondrialDonation from a Christian perspective. ChristiansInScience The Christian Institute Genetics and Society Christians in Parliament APPG CMF Christian Concern The Catholic Herald TheFaradayInstitute Christian Action Research and Education premierchristianity.com/opinion/what-s…

An alternative take on #MitochondrialDonation - looking beyond safety and effectiveness. ChristiansInScience The Christian Institute Church Times Genetics and Society BioLogos Sy Garte CMF Analysis: Reasons to worry about three-parent babies share.google/fMWE1UvkwXP5lf…

Family Christmas presents sorted and it's still only August! Check out the link below for details. Please repost if of interest. amzn.eu/d/78Xi2sD The Christian Institute ChristiansInScience CMF BioLogos Premier Christianity TheFaradayInstitute Equipping Christian Leadership OCCA

A vital call: to shield scientific research from political interference - challenging efforts to "suppress dissent, censor scientific dialogue, and delegitimise independent inquiry". All scientists read this and ask what you can do in response. thelancet.com/journals/lance…

For 60 years, IARC has been among the 🌐's leading #cancer research orgs - collecting, studying, & sharing reliable data from around the 🗺️. You can support our research & invest in the future. Every contribution helps us better understand & prevent cancer iarc60donation.iarc.who.int/donation/count…

Everyone who works on #NCDs should heed this warning of #lobbying of governments by vested interests. NCD Alliance World Health Organization (WHO) Union for International #CancerControl thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Winning a #grant is just the beginning. Managing it well is how #research grows, results matter, and trust is built. Grants aren't just money; they're confidence placed in you to deliver change. Read more: tinyurl.com/AfricaGrants #GrantManagement #CancerResearchAfrica

Interesting discussion on benefits and limitations of classification system #Nova of ultra processed foods #UPFs WCRF WCRF International eatright British Nutrition Foundation American Society for Nutrition NEJM nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

Global estimates of #HIV associated cancers - a foundation for region-specific preventive interventions and HIV control measures. UNAIDS Global IAS - the International AIDS Society Y+ Global Aidspan #AIDS thelancet.com/journals/langl…

The lack of transparency in World Health Organization (WHO) donor funding is a reputational risk. But the underlying problem is the lack of core funding commitment from Member States (though finally rising, from 16% to 50%). You get what you pay for. Tom Perkins theguardian.com/world/2025/sep…

Exploring ongoing negotiations for high-level #NCD meeting. "NCDs are inherently political because effective interventions touch upon trade, industry, and regulation amid concerns about countries’ sovereignty" World Health Organization (WHO) #HLM4 NCD Alliance Dr Alexey Kulikov thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Vital perspective on the harms of #alcohol beyond the consumer. When will society tackle alcohol with the same fervour as tobacco? NCD Alliance Alcohol Change UK World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Alexey Kulikov Alcohol's health burden: secondhand harms matter - The Lancet Public Health thelancet.com/journals/lanpu…

A seminal paper showing only 40% of women in #Africa survive 5yr after #breastcancer diagnosis. Yet so much can be done with #earlydiagnosis and the treatments available elsewhere in the world. WHO African Region Valerie McCormack IARC AORTIC AfrOx thelancet.com/journals/langl…

A powerful analysis on free, independent #journalism from someone with four decades experience "you cannot speak truth to power if power controls your words" George Monbiot theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Population-based study of #HPVvaccination in #Brazil showing "substantial reductions in #cervicalcancer (58%) and CIN3 (67%)". Early but important data on vaccine benefits in #LMIC with substantial inequality. PAHO/WHO NCCC IARC thelancet.com/journals/langl…

Further evidence of failures in cancer treatment in the UK. "We are global laggards for both access and timeliness of radiotherapy" -Prof. Mark Lawler Mark Lawler International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership Cancer Research UK Union for International #CancerControl IARC Healthwatch England Stand Up To Cancer UK theguardian.com/society/2025/o…

I will be discussing my new book on Monday 6th October at 7pm UK time. Free to sign up and participate through the following link buytickets.at/christiansinsc… The Christian Institute Equipping Christian Leadership @CiS TheFaradayInstitute ISSR BioLogos