Between the Bench and the Lab Book: the Syndrome of Curiosity Loss
The Syndrome of Curiosity Loss has neither been discovered nor diagnosed, but it is certainly a widespread and shameful truth in medical research. Since...
Keeping Research Curious: The Fuel for Breakthroughs in Cancer Research
Curiosity is often hailed as the driving force behind scientific discoveries, but in the intricate world of cancer research, it’s more than just a...
“Just out-of-curiosity…” is not pointless; it will shine in due course
It was just after starting my PhD. As a class, we were tasked with a mock grant application. Around the same time, I was...
Playing the game of “What If?” with AI
I still remember being a college student in 2018, completely stunned by a viral Facebook video. It showcased BioMind, an artificial intelligence (AI) system...
Curiosity Rescued: How Patient Partners Reignited my Research Spark
Halfway through my PhD, I hit the dreaded “Valley of Despair”. I was left feeling frustrated, exhausted and uninterested, wondering if I’d ever rekindle...
Be Curious like a Child; Be Ready as a Pro – Winner of the...
This summer, we invited cancer researchers at all levels to write a blog post for the fourth EACR Science Communication Prize around the theme...
‘Keep Research Curious’: the EACR Science Communication Prize 2024
Have you ever written a blog, or wanted to? This is your chance! Enter an article for #KeepResearchCurious: the EACR Science Communication Prize 2024....
From yeasts and frogs to humans: A tale of battling cancer by understanding cell...
We're campaigning to #KeepResearchCurious: highlighting the importance of curiosity-driven cancer research.
In this series of articles we highlight how fundamental research driven by curiosity can...
‘Freeing Scientists to Explore: The Role of Curiosity in Cancer Research’: Episode 8 of...
Tune in to this episode for a journey through the unexpected. In this episode we unravel the magic of curiosity-driven research in revolutionising cancer...
From hot springs to personalised cancer treatment
We're campaigning to #KeepResearchCurious: highlighting the importance of curiosity-driven cancer research.
In this series of articles we highlight how fundamental research driven by curiosity can...
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Jessy van Asperen – EACR Travel Fellow
EACR Travel Fellowships are co-sponsored by Worldwide Cancer Research and provide funds up to €3,000 to early-career cancer researchers. For more information on how...
