Beena Thannickal
| This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Communication Director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center
beenat@uab.edu • (205) 975-3967Covers stories and media requests within cancer research and patient care. Develops and executes internal communications for the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
A workshop is set to provide information and resources for MDS patients and families June 25.
UAB investigators will present innovative patient-centered research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology national meeting.
The UAB Cancer Center has received a $29 million National Cancer Institute renewal grant and is re-designated as “comprehensive” with an outstanding rating as a leader in advancing cancer research and care.
The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center has developed a statewide coalition to increase uptake of HPV vaccinations in Alabama.
UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Fiesta Ball will support the work of young cancer research scientists and patient and family services.
Cycliad, a community cycling event, will be held April 24 in Birmingham to benefit cancer patients at UAB.
UAB receives American Cancer Society grant to foster early career development in junior faculty conducting cancer research.
Oak Mountain High School will host the third annual Color Run 5K at Oak Mountain State Park on March 12 to raise money for cancer research at UAB.
UAB has joined forces with the American Cancer Society in the “80 by 18” initiative to actively promote colorectal cancer screening among its employees.
Research on using patient navigation as a means to increase participation of minorities in clinical trials is among this year’s top clinical cancer research advances.