LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Faery:
The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association is proud to announce
the annual Blue Faery Award (BFA) for Excellence in Liver Cancer
Research. Primary liver cancer, also known as Hepatocellular
Carcinoma (HCC), is the third leading cause of cancer deaths
worldwide. Blue Faery created the award to recognize medical
professionals who develop innovative research in HCC.
Upon receiving the BFA Dr. Wang stated, "I am so thrilled to
hear this wonderful news. It's an absolute honor to receive this
year's award, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and
as the recipient who has ever won this award twice. Thanks to the
board for recognizing our works."
As a Senior Investigator at the National Cancer Institute (NCI),
Dr. Wang has dedicated his professional life to improving early
detection, diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer for over 25
years. He is also co-Director of the Multidisciplinary CCR Liver
Cancer Program, Deputy Lab Chief of the CCR Laboratory of Human
Carcinogenesis and co-PI of the CCR Liver Moonshot CLARITY. Dr.
Wang applies genome-scale technologies paired with several
international collaborative initiatives and clinical studies. He
has co-authored over 200 scientific articles including a recent
study published in Cell.
President Andrea Wilson said,
"The applicants were extremely competitive this year and the
decision wasn't easy. Dr. Wang won the award because the Board felt
he was doing the most targeted research that would have the biggest
impact on the HCC patient population." Andrea started Blue Faery in
honor of her sister Adrienne, who died of HCC at the age of 15.
Blue Faery announces the winner on April
8 –– Adrienne's birthday. She would have been 35 years old
this year.
The mission of Blue Faery is to prevent, treat and cure primary
liver cancer through research, education and advocacy. Blue Faery
hosts an online Liver Cancer Community for patients and caregivers.
Last year, Blue Faery created the first Patient Resource Guide for
Liver Cancer (HCC). In February, Blue Faery produced Love Your
Liver, a public awareness campaign about early detection and
prevention of liver disease and cancer.
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SOURCE Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer
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