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As ALS research booms, one treatment center finds itself in the spotlight

Bio Pharma Dive

The Healey center is at the front of ALS research and care, earning acclaim from patients, doctors and scientists. Still, the complexities of the disease and of drug development have brought hard-felt losses.

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CRUK gives £58m funding for clinician scientist training

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Cancer Research UK has announced a £58.7m initiative to train more doctors as clinician scientists that can contribute to research into new cancer treatments

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Celebrating Black History Month: Black Scientists that Have Revolutionized the Life Sciences

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In the life sciences, countless Black scientists, researchers and medical professionals have made groundbreaking discoveries that have significantly advanced our understanding of biology and medicine. Wright’s work on patient biopsy samples led to the groundbreaking use of chemotherapy as a viable cancer treatment.

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Clinical Scientist Jobs: The Steps to Succeed in This Role

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Do you possess laboratory skills, an analytical mindset and a penchant for research? If you enjoy working with biological samples and are enthusiastic about healthcare, a career as a clinical scientist might be just right for you. To start applying to clinical scientist jobs today, head over to the Xtalks Job Search platform.

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AI tool may help doctors select best drugs for COVID patients

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Researchers in the US have developed an artificial intelligence-based tool that is able to predict COVID-19 symptoms and suggest which FDA-approved drugs might be used to treat patients. The tool meanwhile could also be applied to new outbreaks of other novel viral infections as they emerge, according to the scientists.

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Lung research suggests new way to detect, monitor lung diseases

Scienmag

New lung research from an international team of scientists could offer doctors a new way to detect and monitor progressive lung diseases – and may also shed light on the fundamental causes of those conditions.

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Assay Development Scientist Jobs: What to Know About the Field

XTalks

An assay development scientist combines deep biological and biochemical expertise with practical laboratory skills to develop tests that can answer specific biological questions or drive the drug discovery process. Related: Pharmaceutical Scientist Jobs: What to Know Before Applying What Does an Assay Development Scientist Do?