Science for the Public: "Cancer Research: How It Works and Why It's Crucial Today"

Science for the Public Presents LIVE

Tuesday, April 8th at 1pm - 9 Lexington Street, Belmont, MA

In this live program, hosted by Yvonne Stapp of Science for the Public -  Dr. Gerald Denis, of the Denis Laboratory-Cancer Research Center at Boston University  will explain how cancer research works, the influence of American cancer research worldwide and and how recent federal de-funding of the NIH sets back the progress in cancer treatment at a time when cancers are increasing.

The public is invited to attend this live presentation/discussion at the Belmont Media Center in Waverley Square.

The Belmont Council on Aging has arranged for a shuttle to bring seniors to BMC and back to Beech Street Center.
Please contact the front desk at Beech Street to reserve a seat on the shuttle. Or call (617) 993-2970 or email hbarberio@belmont-ma.gov

Gerald Denis, Ph.D., Shipley Prostate Cancer Research Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine; Professor, Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophysics, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine; Co-Director, BU-BMC Cancer Center, Boston University

Professor Gerald Denis, a molecular oncologist at Boston Medical Center, investigates a range of cancers and their causes. Some of his important studies include prostate cancer and breast cancer, which are increasing today. He focuses on relationships between specific factors such as metabolic conditions (e.g., obesity and diabetes) and certain types of cancer.