#5. Black in cancer | Sigourney Bell

01/07/2021 38 min
#5. Black in cancer | Sigourney Bell

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Episode Synopsis

Sigourney Bell works at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute at the University of Cambridge. She focuses on developing novel models and therapeutics for a rare paediatric tumour which currently has little to no treatment options beyond surgery. Sigourney is also a co-founder of Black in Cancer, an organisation that aims to empower and encourage future Black Cancer leaders while reducing cancer disparities through education and advocacy. She was recently named as a Forbes 30 under 30 honouree for her work. Music by Psychedelic Pedestrian and Vasily Novikov. Hosted by Pablo Izquierdo. #HowToSci