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Counterfeit Version of Avastin In U.S. Distribution

This week, the FDA announced a warning to healthcare professionals and patients about a counterfeit version of Avastin 400mg/16mL, which may have been purchased and used by some medical practices in the United States.

The counterfeit version is labeled as Avastin, manufactured by Roche and does not contain the medicine's active ingredient, bevacizumab, which my have resulted in patients not receiving needed therapy. 

ABC2 and Exosome Diagnostics Collaborate to Advance Clinical Studies of Exosome Biofluid Molecular Diagnostics Technology in Brain Cancer

ABC2 and Exosome Diagnostics are collaborating with leading academic medical centers to accelerate clinical validation of Exosome's blood and cerebrospinal fluid-based molecular diagnostics technology in brain cancer.

Fundraisers and Friendraisers Build Momentum

2011 has been a very exciting year for Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure in many ways, including our event and fundraising efforts.

Patient Groups and Researchers Join Forces To Speed Treatments for Rare Pediatric Brain Tumor

ABC2, CureSearch for Children's Cancer, The Cure Starts Now and The Lyla Nsouli Foundation fund international research consortium to improve lives of children suffering from Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG).

"We Believe" David Cook Is Our Champion

ABC2 thanks David and his fans for participating in the Mozilla Firefox Charity Challenge to help cure brain cancer.

Teaming Up With Justin's Quest

Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure and Justin Friedlander are teaming up for the next inspirational journey in Justin's Quest to end brain cancer.

ABC2 Invests In Pioneering Micro-RNA Therapeutics for Glioblastoma

The international collaboration between Regulus Therapeutics and Samsung Medical Center aims to develop novel therapies for brain cancer.

In Memory of Bob Gibbs

Bob Gibbs, founder of Miles For Hope, made a lasting impact in the fight against brain cancer.

 

Celldex Therapeutics: Brain Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise

ABC2 funded early studies of the vaccine at Duke University.

ABC2 Research Talk Spotlights Scripps Florida

Top cancer researcher, Dr. Derek Duckett, spoke at the event hosted by The Redina Family Foundation.

Marine Corps Marathon Runners Raise Over $76,000 For ABC2

Thanks to the 40 inspiring Race Towards A Cure runners who raised awareness and funds for a brain cancer cure!

Sparking A Research Revolution

Max Wallace, CEO of Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure, spoke to university and biotech industry groups about speeding the drug discovery and development process.

ABC2 And The V Foundation Collaborate To Fund Novel Brain Cancer Research At Duke University

The $1 million research grant to Dr. Hai Yan at Duke University aims to dramatically improve treatments for brain cancer patients.

Race Towards A Cure: Marine Corps Marathon

James Nellis and Team Cure are on a mission to beat brain cancer.

New Method Helps UCLA Researchers Zero In On Drugs That Can Kill Brain Cancer Stem Cells

This UCLA article features researcher Dr. Harley Kornblum, a speaker at Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure's Annual Scientific Meeting in 2009.

David Cook to Run 2012 Honda LA Marathon to benefit Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure

American Idol winner aims to raise $100,000 in honor of his brother.

ABC2 Annual Scientific Meeting: A Catalyst For Innovative Research

The meeting brings together the best and the brightest researchers and serves as an incubator for innovation in the field of brain cancer research. 

Partnership Funds Promising Young Researcher At Scripps Florida

Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure and the Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research have awarded a $100,000 grant to Vanessa Saunders, a postdoctoral fellow at Scripps Florida.

In Memory of Dr. Bernadine Healy, Former Head of NIH and the American Red Cross

Dr. Healy passed away on Saturday, August 6 from a recurrence of brain cancer.

Partnership with The V Foundation Raises $1 Million For Brain Tumor Research

The 13th annual V Foundation Wine Celebration took place August 5-6 in the Napa Valley and raised more than $4 million for cancer research, including $1 million specifically for brain tumor research through a partnership with Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure.

ABC2 and Miles For Hope Collaborate To Fund Brain Cancer Vaccine At UCLA

The $100,000 grant enables UCLA's Dr. Linda Liau to open a new vaccine trial for patients with low-grade glioma, a common form of brain cancer.

Tocagen's Novel Therapy Moves Forward

Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure is the lead non-profit partner in the project.

TIME Magazine Highlights ABC2 "Venture-Charity" Model

The June issue of TIME Magazine featured a special edition on cancer research advancements and the charities that fund them.  Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure was named one of "the stars of the venture-charity model" - an innovative non-profit model that is focused on results and driven by a sense of entrepreneurism. 

ABC2-Funded Vaccine Trial Shows Promise

A new brain cancer vaccine trial, led by Dr. Andrew Parsa at University of California - San Francisco, allows patients to fight their own disease.

WHO Report: Cell Phones "Possibly" Cause Brain Cancer

Last week, a branch of the World Health Organization weighed in on the much debated question of a cell phone/brain cancer link.

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