The NCAA March Madness basketball tournament is approaching.
But the scientific equivalent is already there – and You can vote for your favorite team!
Diana Azzam and her cancer research group at Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work are one of the 64 seeds of the Madness of statistics, which highlights important scientific advances emerging from laboratories in the United States
The teams in the support were selected by the publishers of an important health information site Statwhich manages competition. Azzam and his group made the choice for their scientific study Slam Dunk on a revolutionary personalized cancer treatment technology. The unique approach to functional precision medicine Developed by Azzam helped guide more effective treatments for children with cancers that are difficult to treat and relapse.
“As a scientist, it is an exciting feeling of seeing our recognized research as a candidate for the madness of statistics,” explains Azzam. “Our approach has shown promising results and I can’t wait to continue this important work to help guarantee that cancer patients receive the right treatment at the right time.”
The dean of the FIU Stempel College Tomás R. Guilart encourages everyone to encourage the CRF.
“This friendly competition makes it possible to raise awareness among the essential role of research and health technologies on human health,” he says. “I can’t wait to vote for the CRF. The work done here by Dr. Azzam and his team is really impactful. This makes science progress and brings a renewal of hope to cancer patients and their families. »»
To vote for the FIU – and bring the title of madness of statistics in Florida this year – Click here.