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Concerning upward trend-- lack of access to life saving generic drugs. We have repeatedly seen this through the lens of chemotherapy drugs shortages,…
Concerning upward trend-- lack of access to life saving generic drugs. We have repeatedly seen this through the lens of chemotherapy drugs shortages,…
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The phenomenal National Football League (NFL) moms of @PFPMA, Inc. had a day of service at #HopeLodge during their recent conference in Baltimore!…
The phenomenal National Football League (NFL) moms of @PFPMA, Inc. had a day of service at #HopeLodge during their recent conference in Baltimore!…
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The #CancerMoonshot is a critical step in prioritizing investment in cancer research and helping reduce the cancer burden. We are grateful to…
The #CancerMoonshot is a critical step in prioritizing investment in cancer research and helping reduce the cancer burden. We are grateful to…
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Experience & Education
Honors & Awards
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Forbes, 50 over 50 Women of Impact
Forbes
https://www.forbes.com/50over50/impact?profile=karen-knudsen
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Philadelphia Business Journal, Woman of Influence
Philadelphia Business Journal
Meet 2023 Women of Influence honoree Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
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Chao Distinguished Lectureship
University of California, Irvine
The Chao distinguished lectureship hosts an internationally renowned leader in cancer research
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PCF Achievements in Science Award
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Achievement in Prostate Cancer Oncology and Research
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Olof Pearson Lecture, Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic & Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Distinguished lecture series
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University of Pittsburgh Cancer Center, Ronald B. Herberman Lectureship
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Center
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Healthcare Heroes Award
Teva Pharmaceuticals
This Community Hero Award highlights all heroes whose efforts, particularly in underserved communities, have profoundly impacted the health and well-being of others on a local or global scale. T
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SWIU/SBUR Award for Excellence in Urologic Research
SWIU/SBUR
Awarded for a distinguished track record of urological research.
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Sophie Yen Award for Distinguished Training in Translational Research
Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Awarded for outstanding track record of mentoring in translational research
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Wesibach Visiting Professorship in Oncology, University of Michigan
University of Michigan Cancer Center
The Weisbach Lecture is delivered annually by an international leader in prostate cancer research and is dedicated to the memory of Jerry Weisbach who died of prostate cancer on May 24, 2002.
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Endocrine Society Laureate Award: Richard E. Weitzman Award
Endocrine Society
Presented to an exceptionally promising clinical or basic investigator who has not reached the age of 50 by December 31 of the year in which the award is presented.
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VERY special night, serving dinner for cancer patients and their families at our AstraZeneca Hope Lodge in Boston— where patients stay without charge…
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Historic event - the inaugural cancer PREVENTION conference via partnership amongst Cancer Research UK (CRUK), American Cancer Society, and National…
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