🩺 Abarca Prize has one clear purpose: to recognize the impact of medical-scientific advances and innovations, highlighting their importance for society. With this goal in mind, the prize is awarded to a scientist of international renown, such as Carl June, who throughout their scientific or medical career has made a transcendental contribution to the protection, improvement or rehabilitation of individuals’ and populations’ health thanks to a biomedical discovery of worldwide relevance. Therefore, the prize is intended for an action that has served to generate new knowledge with global impact. And all this must have been achieved without losing sight of the scientist’s role as a scientific and clinical inspiration for current and future fellow researchers. The inspiration for the Doctor Juan Abarca International Award for Medical Sciences, created in 2020, comes from Doctor Juan Abarca himself. He has dedicated his life to furthering the lives and health of people, and these human values pervade both this initiative and the organization which he still presides over in an honorary capacity. 🔗 More information about the award at this link: https://lnkd.in/dJbnG7Cm #AbarcaPrize2024 #medicalresearch #medicine #medicalaward
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ABARCA PRIZE, The Doctor Juan Abarca International Prize for Medical Sciences, was created with the aim of highlighting the impact of medical-scientific advances and innovations for international society. This award is given to a person from the world of research and science at a global level, whose work has contributed in a transcendental manner to the improvement of the health of individuals and populations. This award is inspired by the figure of the renowned Spanish doctor, Dr. Juan Abarca, whose life has been fully dedicated to the progress of the medical services and people's health. For this reason, ABARCA PRIZE wants to reward people of science who represent the human and professional values that Dr. Juan Abarca has upheld. The care of his patients, the firm belief in the freedom of the doctor and in the vocation as a great strength, are some of the basic principles for which Dr. Juan Abarca has been governed. ABARCA PRIZE, el Premio Internacional de Ciencias Médicas Doctor Juan Abarca, nace con el propósito de poner en valor ante la sociedad internacional el impacto de los avances e innovaciones médico científicos. Este galardón se concede a una persona del mundo de la investigación y la ciencia a nivel global, cuyo trabajo haya contribuido de manera trascendental a la mejora de la salud de las personas y las poblaciones. Este premio tiene como fuente de inspiración la figura del reconocido médico español Doctor Juan Abarca, cuya vida ha estado plenamente dedicada al progreso de los servicios médicos y a la salud de las personas. Por eso, ABARCA PRIZE quiere galardonar a las personas de ciencia que representen los valores humanos y profesionales que el Dr. Juan Abarca ha defendido. El cuidado de sus pacientes, la firme creencia en la libertad del médico y en la vocación como gran fortaleza son algunos de los principios básicos por lo que se ha regido el Dr. Juan Abarca.
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🔝 The jury of Abarca Prize in its IV Edition has awarded Dr. Carl June for his pioneering development of a revolutionary strategy to treat blood cancers, based on CAR-T (Chimeric Antigen Receptor), a cell therapy. It is an example of what’s popularly known as immunotherapy treatment because it uses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer. In addition to this scientific finding of global relevance, his research continues to translate into other important clinical areas, as scientists are now working to apply this treatment to other solid neoplasms, autoimmune pathologies (such as lupus) and many other non-oncological diseases. The development of CAR T cell therapy is one of the most relevant medical-scientific advances of our time, comparable to the discovery of antibiotics, chemotherapy, or genetic research. 🔗 More info of this work on the website: https://lnkd.in/dQe9d4VC University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, #AbarcaPrize2024 #medicalresearch #immunotherapytreatment #celltherapy #bloodcancers
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📣 Dr. Carl June, creator of CAR-T cell therapy against cancer, wins the IV Edition of ‘Abarca Prize’. 🏆 Dr. Carl H. June, Richard W. Vague Professor of Immunotherapy at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, and director of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at this important institution, is the winner of the IV Edition of «ABARCA PRIZE», the Doctor Juan Abarca Cidon International Prize for Medical Sciences, for his pioneering research and development of a revolutionary strategy to treat blood cancers, based on cellular engineering. It is known as CAR-T (Chimeric Antigen Receptor) cell therapy and is an example of what is popularly known as immunotherapy treatment because it uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer. The innovative CAR-T cell therapy developed by Dr. Carl H. June is currently applied in malignant hematological neoplasms, and has opened the door to clinical research in many other types of cancer and non-oncological diseases. The official award ceremony, which can also be followed via streaming, will take place on October 29 and will be attended by Javier Padilla Bernáldez, Secretary of State for Health of the Gobierno de España. 📅 Read more in the press release 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8ivQh8k #HMHospitales #HMHospitalesInternational #WeAreYourHealth #AbarcaPrize #CART #Immunotherapy #CancerResearch #MedicalInnovation #CancerTreatment #CellTherapy #DrCarlJune #InternationalPatient #InternationalHealthcare #InternationalPrize #MedicalSciences
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🔴 Carl June, Richard W. Vague Professor in Immunotherapy in the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and director of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, has been selected as the winner of the IV Edition of the Abarca Prize for his pioneering research and development of a revolutionary strategy to treat blood cancers, based on cellular engineering. It is known as CAR-T cell therapy (Chimeric Antigen Receptor) and is an example of what is popularly known as immunotherapy treatment because it uses the body's own immune system tofight cancer. 👏👏 Congratulations!! In addition to this scientific finding of global relevance, his research continues to translate into other important clinical areas, as scientists are now working to apply this treatment to other solid neoplasms, autoimmune pathologies (such as lupus) and many other non-oncological diseases. The development of CAR T cell therapy is one of the most relevant medical-scientific advances of our time, comparable to the discovery of antibiotics, chemotherapy, or genetic research. More info about the winner at: https://lnkd.in/dQe9d4VC #AbarcaPrize2024 #medicalresearch #bloodcancers #CARTcelltherapy
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📅 Mark your calendars! The new Abarca Prize winner will be revealed tomorrow. Are you curious to know which medical field and discovery is awarded in this IV Edition? 🌐 Discover more information at https://lnkd.in/dui-KFV #AbarcaPrize2024 #medicalresearch #medicine #award
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Antibiotic resistance could cause 208 million deaths over the next 25 years, according to a The Lancet study that analyzed 520 million data. The study warns that antimicrobial-resistant infections (AMR) will increase markedly, affecting people over the age of 70 to a greater extent. In this group, the incidence will increase by 72% in high-income countries and 234% in regions such as North Africa and the Middle East. This resistance could kill 39 million people directly and 169 million by contributing indirectly to other diseases. 📚 More information at: https://lnkd.in/e6W5QX8b #GRAM #medicaladvances #research #infections #antibiotic #science #study #antimicrobial Christopher J.L. Murray, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, Kevin Ikuta, Fablina S., Luis Ostrosky-Zeichner, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), World Health Organization, Mohsen Naghavi, UCLA, Stein Emil Vollset, César de la Fuente, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, Sam Kariuki, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
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🎉 We are pleased to announce Professor FEDERICO DE MONTALVO JÄÄSKELÄINEN as a member of the jury for the 4th edition of the prestigious Abarca Prize! 👨⚖️ Professor Federico de Montalvo is an eminent scholar in Constitutional Law and Bioethics. With a distinguished career spanning academia and public service, he brings extensive expertise to the evaluation process. 🌐 More info: https://lnkd.in/dDrz99pa #AbarcaPrize2024 #Bioethics #ConstitutionalLaw #Covid19 Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICAI-ICADE UNESCO Hospital 12 de Octubre Comunidad de Madrid Hospital Universitario de la Princesa Ministerio de Sanidad
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💊 Un novedoso fármaco BiDAC en fase 1, el CFT1946, ha mostrado resultados prometedores en el tratamiento de tumores sólidos con mutación BRAFV600, según datos presentados en el Congreso de la Sociedad Europea de Oncología Médica (ESMO). Diseñado para degradar selectivamente la proteína mutada BRAF V600 y superar la resistencia al tratamiento en tumores sólidos, el fármaco ha demostrado ser bien tolerado y ha mostrado actividad antitumoral en pacientes previamente tratados. 📢 Según la Dra. María Vieito, que ha presentado los datos de seguridad y de escalada de dosis, estos resultados preliminares abren nuevas posibilidades para la investigación y el desarrollo de fármacos como terapias más efectivas. 🌐 Más vía iSanidad: https://lnkd.in/dG5-zwJV #ESMO2024 #noticias #investigación #farmacéutica #tumores #salud #medicalresearch Maria Vieito Villar Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology CaixaResearch Institute
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🆕 A recent study explores a novel treatment therapy for pancreatic cancer that combines immune stimulants delivered via nanoparticles with drugs that induce tumor cell senescence. The researchers used STING and TLR4 agonists to stimulate the immune response, along with MEK and CDK4/6 inhibitors to promote tumor cell aging. This combination enhanced immune activation and reduced tumor growth in implanted and autologous PDAC mouse models. The treatment induced T-cell control responses and prolonged survival, highlighting its potential for further development. 📚 More information at: https://lnkd.in/erBzMscG #medicaladvances #research #pancreatitis #pancreaticcancer #science #study #cancer University of Massachusetts Amherst, UMass Chan Medical School, College of Engineering, UMass Amherst, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Kelly DeMarco, Meghan Brassil, Griffin Kane, Chaitanya Parikh, Shreya Chaudhary, Junhui Li, Tiana Naylor, Haruka Mori, Miranda Diaz-Infante, Jessica Peura, Jason Pitarresi, Kate Fitzgerald, Prabhani Atukorale , and Marcus Ruscetti, Ph.D. BioRender The National Institutes of Health University of Iowa American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
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💊 Tratar la #migraña durante la fase prodrómica con #ubrogepant podría detener los #síntomas y el #dolor antes de que comiencen. Un estudio reciente, publicado en la revista Neurology, muestra que este fármaco, aprobado por la FDA - La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos para el tratamiento agudo de la migraña, resulta efectivo para detener el dolor de cabeza cuando se administra en los síntomas iniciales. Los resultados indican que ubrogepant mejora significativamente la capacidad funcional, ayudando a reducir las limitaciones en la actividad de aquellos que sufren migrañas en comparación a los resultados de aquellos participantes a los que se les administró un placebo. Autor del estudio: richard lipton, del Albert Einstein College of Medicine en el Bronx, Nueva York, y miembro de la American Academy of Neurology. 📚 Más información en Gaceta Médica: https://lnkd.in/dz4xUdJ3 #enfermedad #noticias #investigación #salud #medicalresearch