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If you were not able to attend this month's clinical webinar where we talked about the current situation and future perspective of using marginal liver donors, you can watch it here👉 https://lnkd.in/dpc98iNW

We have some great news to share from some of our members! 🚨 🩸 The FDA has granted breakthrough device designation to Roche’s blood-based biomarker test, designed to quickly detect amyloid presence in individuals with suspected Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gv5QgAzt ⭐️ For the fourth year in a row, Cross-Border Impact Ventures has been selected as an Emerging Impact Manager to the Impact Fund Manager Showcase, ImpactAssets 50. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCbK8dPg 💦 Port-au-Prince, Haiti has been in the grip of armed groups for several years now, and roughly two months ago they launched coordinated attacks which paralyzed the metropolitan area. Since then, UNICEF and partners have provided more than 2.6 million liters of safe drinking water to children and families across 20 sites housing those displaced. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3TjvXN7

We talk to leading charities United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation and The Lily Foundation along with expert clinician and researcher Michio Hirano of Columbia University to understand the science behind our mitochondria and their role in rare inherited disorders and wider public health. They share their insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by unlocking the science, and discuss the importance of long-term funding, collaboration and data sharing to accelerate progress in the field. A field where a patient-focused approach will be fundamental to achieve personalised therapies for over 400 involved genes and known mitochondrial disorders Read here: https://lnkd.in/gPF9yfaY #Mitochondria #MitochondrialDisorders #RareDisease

🚗 Did you know you can get sunburnt through a car window? Untinted glass doesn’t fully block UV rays, making sun safety essential—even when you’re behind the wheel. That’s why we’re sharing this important sun protection information at the @RACQ 2024 Assistance Network Conference to help their team stay safe in the Queensland sun. As we head into the warmer months, it’s the perfect time to remember the 5 S’s: Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, and Slide. At Cancer Council Queensland, we’re proud to work with businesses like RACQ to spread life-saving knowledge. Want to help protect your team and support cancer prevention? Let’s talk about how your business can get involved and make a difference. Together, we can make this summer a safer one for all Queenslanders. 🌞 #SunSafety #CancerPrevention #CorporatePartnerships #SlipSlopSlap #StaySunSmart #RACQ #CancerCouncilQueensland #BusinessForGood

Let's spread the word and support the important work of the Childhood Cancer Coalition in providing comfort, financial, and educational resources to those in need. Together, we can make a difference.  #SupportNetworks #ChildhoodCancerAwareness"

📣 Exciting update ⚠️ ⚠️ 📑 FEANTSA publishes its Event Report on "Stakeholder Meeting on Improving Access to Cancer Screening & Prevention among People Experiencing Homelessness in Europe: The CANCERless Project" Read the detailed report here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ewsikwh7

Bringing world-leading urologic care to BC and beyond. The new M.H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences will be home to six specialized centres, advancing research and clinical care in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of urologic diseases. A big thanks to Mr. Mohseni for his transformational $20 million gift, and to all our generous donors who helped make this ambitious vision a life-saving reality. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fYFhHH Vancouver Coastal Health Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Vancouver Prostate Centre

Health Sciences North amalgamation of Foundations will create more support horsepower! https://lnkd.in/gUxdsDTs

Today, on World Sepsis Day, we recognize the urgent need for increased awareness and action against sepsis—a life-threatening condition that affects millions globally each year. Early detection and timely intervention are essential to saving lives. I am proud to be a part of AION Biosystems and collaborate with New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, where we are leveraging advanced technology to continuously monitor the temperature of cancer patients at risk of sepsis. This innovative approach allows us to detect potential complications before they escalate, ensuring we provide timely care to those who need it most. This work demonstrates the profound impact that technology and collaboration can have in enhancing patient care and saving lives. On this World Sepsis Day, let’s all acknowledge the critical role we play in recognizing and addressing sepsis. Together, we can make a difference! #WorldSepsisDay #SepsisAwareness

Joining us later today at #Techapalooza2024 in support of CancerCare Manitoba Foundation? Here are some things to keep in mind.