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French-Canadian gets ‘Oscars of Science’ prize for cancer treatment

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French-Canadian scientist Michel Sadelain was awarded an "Oscars of Science" prize in Los Angeles on Saturday for his research into genetically modifying immune cells to fight cancer. The post French-Canadian gets 'Oscars of Science' prize for cancer treatment appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

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Malay Mail

French-Canadian gets ‘Oscars of Science’ prize for cancer treatment

LOS ANGELES, April 14 — French-Canadian scientist Michel Sadelain was awarded an “Oscars of Science” prize in Los Angeles yesterday for his research into genetically modifying immune cells to fight cancer. The genetic engineer was awarded the Breakthrough Prize at a glitzy ceremony attended by tech giants such as Elon Musk and Bill Gates, and an array of celebrities including Jessica Chastain, Robert Downey Jr. and Bradley Cooper. His work has l…

16 days ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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The Guardian Nigeria

French-Canadian gets ‘Oscars of Science’ prize for cancer treatment

16 days ago·Nigeria

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Le Parisien

“Oscars of science”: a Franco-Canadian awarded for his cancer treatment

Michel Sadelain's research has allowed cells in the immune system to be programmed to fight cancer.

16 days ago·Paris, France

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Dawn

Genetic engineer gets ‘Oscars of Science’ prize for cancer treatment

His work has helped develop a new form of therapy called CAR-T that has shown exceptional efficacy against certain blood cancers.

15 days ago·Pakistan

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Le Monde

Cancer: Michel Sadelain, a Franco-Canadian, awarded the "Academy of Science" for his treatment of the disease

His research has enabled T lymphocytes, small soldiers of the immune system, to genetically reprogram to acquire receptors capable of recognizing and combating cancer cells.

16 days ago·Paris, France

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