Director of Communications, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer
Fawcett leads a team of communicators who produce targeted, innovative communication for the Rogel Cancer Center’s research and clinical enterprises. Prior to Michigan Medicine, Fawcett was a reporter at the Detroit News and editor for a web-based community for people with disabilities.
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A new study finds patients want to provide consent before researchers or hospitals use their medical records for research.
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An institutional report card for gender equity representing more than 500 institutions worldwide reveals that women are not equally promoted, recruited or retained to senior roles, and that policies to support women in science are lacking.
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An early clinical trial on pancreatic cancer research finds a Wee1 inhibitor, combined with radiation and gemcitabine, is safe and potentially effective in pancreatic cancer treatment.
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A survey of early career oncologists suggests onsite child care could open scientific meetings to more women attendees.
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Researchers characterize three ways in which the gene FOXA1 mutates to trigger prostate cancer.
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When the surgical wound doesn’t heal right, it can send some patients back to the operating room. A new technique tested at U-M could help identify which patients are at highest risk.
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A Rogel Cancer Center doctor offers tips to help patients leave their oncology appointments understanding their treatment.
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A U-M study is the first to define how a little-known type of cell death impacts tumor cells and immune cells.
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Clinical trial shows promise of immune treatment against HPV infections that lead to cancer
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While it plays a protective role in other diseases, knocking out NLRP6 in mice led to better outcomes, less-severe symptoms after bone marrow transplant.
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Exposure to chemotherapy can create hazards for nurses, pharmacists as they deliver lifesaving care to patients, but use of protective devices remains low.
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How inconsistent parental leave policies affect residents
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A genetic mutation makes a glioma subtype resistant to radiation, but a new study finds a potential way around it using currently available drugs.
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Up to 1/3 of primary care providers discussed breast cancer treatment options with patients but many report gaps in their knowledge.
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The stable structure of circRNA makes it an ideal candidate for biomarkers. In addition, this type of RNA can be detected in blood or urine, making it potentially useful for cancer diagnosis or prognosis.
