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“When I think of cancer prevention, I think of cancer vaccines, but I think more broadly of all that we can do to prevent cancer. And part of that is coming up with a vaccine that will work like the vaccines we have for hepatitis B or flu or polio.”

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Laurie Glimcher

Laurie Glimcher, born in 1951, is an influential figure in the unknown field. His life and achievements are not widely documented, but his contributions in the area of identity and perspective are significant. more

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