Only 27 days left to register! Don't miss out on the Team Telomere Scientific Summit 2024, happening July 8-11 in Worley, Idaho! Join us in addressing the latest areas of the field, fostering collaboration, and uniting TBD experts. Register now teamtelomere.org/scientific-sum… #TTSummit24

Can’t thank you enough Lauren Heathcote, PhD and team for the opportunity to share our #NCI_ClinicalGenetics Cancer Epi & Genetics research focused on understanding the psychosocial needs of young people with #LFS

Call for Abstracts! Join Team Telomere at our Scientific Summit and showcase your new and groundbreaking Telomere Biology Disorder research. Submit your abstract by Feb 23, 2024, for a chance to present your work! #TBDs #Research
Details & submission: teamtelomere.org/scientific-sum…

We are excited to announce the launch of our new educational resource collection: one-pagers! Developed based on our Telomere Biology Disorders Guidelines, these concise resources make complex TBD info easily accessible. Access them on our website!
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Although women are much more broadly represented in the cancer research workplace today, there are still both overt + subtle challenges to a woman chasing her dream. We need to recognize and address these barriers when we find them. #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM #WomenInMedicine

Congratulations Dr. Pearce and coauthors! Cancer Epi & Genetics #NCI_ClinicalGenetics

The 'Studying People and Families Affected by Li-Fraumeni Syndrome' study is now enrolling participants. The goal is to examine factors that contribute to LFS cancers. The study involves people with LFS filling out questionnaires. Learn more: facingourrisk.org/research-clini…

Yesterday was a special, impactful day in my experience as National Cancer Institute director. I thought I would share some highlights: 1/

A must-read 🧵about #cancer and #telomere biology disorders from Sharon A. Savage, M.D. Cancer Epi & Genetics

Congratulations Lauren and team! Thank you for your important work in this area!

We look forward to welcoming you! Learn how to apply here: dceg.cancer.gov/fellowship-tra…

Data science skills are becoming more and more important in science, especially for our epidemiologists and geneticists working with large data sets. Explore this data science training resource to learn more! 👇

Mechanisms of cachexia are not well understand. Marcus Goncalves provides a helpful clinical workflow and framework to address this challenging syndrome while we wait for science to advance in this area of study. #FNCE

Learning from Elaine Trujillo NCI Prevention & Early Detection our pathway forward to improve rigor, design, and coordination of efforts to produce high quality evidence on the impact of nutritional interventions for individuals before and after cancer. #FNCE

Team Telomere’s Educational Series is now live with 2023 presentations! Head to our YouTube channel to hear about TBD topics ranging from support, pediatric and adult care, therapies, and more. Thank you to Ultragenyx for your support of this series.
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The Carson Family Telomere Biology Disorder Research Award is accepting applicants! The goal of this $100,000 award from Team Telomere is to support research initiatives addressing critical gaps in our understanding of TBDs. Learn more & apply bit.ly/CarsonFamilyTB…!

Join OCS Director Dr. Emily Tonorezos at the July 17-18 National Academies Workshop: Developing a Multidisciplinary and Multispecialty Workforce for Patients with Cancer, from Diagnosis to Survivorship. Register to attend at events.nationalacademies.org/07-17-2023_dev… #survonc

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NCI’s Office of Cancer Survivorship is working hard to advance survivorship research and improve the lives of all people impacted by cancer. Follow NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship for updates!

Abbey Hauser shares ways you can use your voice to shape policy, which is especially important for rare disease. She reminds, “You don’t have to know everything to get started.” See ⬇️ for ways your voice can make an impact! #CampSunshine Team Telomere Abbey Hauser