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This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, join us in raising awareness about ovarian cancer, a disease that affects thousands of women each year. Ovarian cancer is often called the "silent killer" because its symptoms can be vague and easily overlooked. Early detection is crucial, as the five-year survival rate is significantly higher when the disease is caught in its early stages. Here are some key facts to know: - 1 in 78 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in their lifetime. - There are no reliable screening tests for ovarian cancer, making awareness of symptoms even more important. - Common symptoms include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating, and urinary symptoms. At Abcam, we are committed to supporting research and providing high-quality products that aid in the fight against ovarian cancer. This month, let's come together to spread the word, support those affected, and contribute to the ongoing efforts to find a cure. 💙 How you can help: - Share this post to raise awareness - Learn about the symptoms and risk factors - Support organizations dedicated to ovarian cancer research and patient support Together, we can make a difference. Let's turn awareness into action and help save lives. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/de77Dw6u

This week on Behind the Breakthroughs, we’re exploring the work of George Köhler and César Milstein. Through their research on the diversity of antibodies in the 1970s and 80s, Köhler and Milstein developed a method for producing monoclonal antibodies. This revolutionized biomedical research. Today, monoclonal antibodies are responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of cancers, AIDS, and dozens of other diseases, saving countless lives globally. At Abcam, we believe that breakthroughs made by one of us empower us all. #progresshappenstogether

Move your Alzheimer’s disease research forward with our interactive pathway, helping you discover precision antibodies to Tau’s domains, isoforms, and modified sites. Check out the pathway here: https://lnkd.in/ec3FqeJv

🌟 Meet Adam, our Senior Facilities Manager 🌟 At Abcam, we're passionate about people and creating a great collaborative workplace. That's why we strive to build environments where teams can learn from one another and thrive when working together. Adam, our Senior Facilities Manager, says: “What I value most about Abcam is the culture of teamwork and collaboration”. If this sounds like something you’re passionate about too, we want to hear from you. Check out our careers page here: https://lnkd.in/e93FKrsY

If you’re a new lab, have recently moved, or have just received your first grant, you can enjoy a new lab discount that includes 20% off and free shipping for three months. It only takes two minutes to apply, and you can choose when you want your three-month period to start. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/41A3BcP

🌟 Celebrating International Women's Day: Honoring the Legacy of Mary-Claire King 🌟 On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women who have made significant contributions to science, medicine, and human rights. Dr. Mary-Claire King is best known for her discovery of the BRCA1 gene, which revolutionized our understanding of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Her research demonstrated that mutations in this gene significantly increase the risk of developing these cancers, paving the way for genetic testing and preventive measures that have saved countless lives. This discovery was a monumental step in cancer research, highlighting the importance of genetic factors in disease prevention and treatment. Beyond her contributions to cancer genetics, Dr. King has also applied her expertise to human rights issues. In the 1980s, she used dental genetics to identify children who had been kidnapped and illegally adopted during Argentina's Dirty War. Her work helped identify 59 children and reunited them with their biological families. This application of science for social good exemplifies the profound impact that dedicated researchers can have on society. Dr. King's achievements have inspired countless women to pursue careers in science and medicine. Her dedication to research and advocacy serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusion in these fields. As we celebrate International Women's Day, we honor Dr. King and all those who continue to break barriers and drive progress in their respective domains. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInScience #MaryClaireKing

Wishing you a restful weekend 💤 #LabLife

The Digital Cell Cycle Club is taking place at 3pm today! Register for free to join us for short talks and breakout sessions, plus a keynote presentation from Harvard Medical School Dr David Pellman. Can’t make the live session? Register anyway to access the on-demand recording afterwards. Explore talk topics, featured speakers, and register here👉https://lnkd.in/e9cT_JMa #cellcycleresearch #webinar

Working in the lab often involves periods of downtime between experiments or while waiting for results. Instead of letting these moments go to waste, we’ve compiled seven productive ways to make the most of your spare working hours. How do you spend your lab downtime? 🧪 1. Organize and clean: Probably the most obvious, a tidy workspace can significantly enhance efficiency. Use spare time to organize supplies, clean equipment, and ensure everything is in top condition. 2. Read research papers: Staying updated with the latest research is crucial to any scientist. Take a deep dive into relevant journals and articles to keep yourself abreast of new findings and methodologies in your field. 3. Plan experiments: Utilize this time to design and plan future experiments. Preparing protocols and gathering necessary materials in advance can streamline your workflow. 4. Data analysis: If you have collected data that hasn't been analyzed yet, guess what? Now is the perfect time to process it! Analyzing data promptly can provide insights that will greatly influence your ongoing or future experiments. 5. Up-skilling: It goes without saying in any workplace that learning new techniques or software can be incredibly beneficial. Whether it's a new statistical tool or a lab technique, enhancing your skill set can vastly improve your research capabilities. 6. Collaborate: Engaging with colleagues to discuss ideas and projects can foster collaboration and innovation. Brainstorming sessions can lead to new perspectives and potential breakthroughs. 7. Attend webinars: Online seminars and workshops are excellent and convenient opportunities to expand your knowledge and network with other professionals in your field.

Today is Rare Disease Day! 🌟 Rare diseases affect over 300 million people worldwide, many of which start during childhood, with a significant impact on the patient’s quality of life. Rare Disease Day is about raising awareness and generating change for those affected, their families, and carers. Gabrielle, Senior Digital Product Manager at Abcam, has kindly shared her personal experience to highlight the challenges people face with getting an early diagnosis, and how collaboration is often the key to unlocking a better life for people living with rare diseases. At just three years old, a rare inborn error of immunity called auto-recessive Hypogammaglobulinemia with Hyper IgM was detected in Gabrielle’s body. This condition involves low levels of most immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA) and high levels of IgM, leading to recurrent infections due to a compromised immune system. Gabrielle’s childhood was marked by countless infections and surgeries – despite this, her perseverance not to let the disease dominate her life has kept her going. With the support and advocacy of her mother and the Primary Immune Deficiency community, Gabrielle has been able to manage her condition with bi-weekly immunoglobulin replacement therapy. This experience led her to become passionate about the early diagnosis of rare diseases and advocate for patient collaboration in research during the design phase. “I’m two generations behind cures and treatments that are available to parents of newborns today. It is incredible and inspiring to see new metabolic and genetic medicines actively enabling people to live as healthy a life as possible and that is why I work in this industry, and why I’m motivated to enable scientists to move at the speed of life.” Gabrielle's story highlights the power of community and perseverance. It reminds us that there's always a way forward, and by collaborating with those around us, we can better understand rare diseases and empower those affected to take charge of their lives. Many thanks to Gaby for sharing her personal story so openly. Find out more: rarediseaseday.org #RareDiseaseDay