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5 Minutes with our Industrial Trainee, Sarmila
From limestone hills to lab coats, Sarmila is on a mission to make a difference in cancer research.
Unraveling Breast Cancer Risk in Asian women
Find out more about our study focused on cancer risk in Asian women with the BRCA mutation.
Terry Fox Run Melaka 2024
Read more about our first-ever Terry Fox Run in the historical city of Malacca!
Up Close and Personal with Dr Shivaani
Discover what inspired Dr Shivaani’s journey that lead her to a rewarding career in cancer research.
5 mins with Kah Yee, our intern
Explore Kah Yee’s internship journey, from humble beginnings to meaningful insights.
What is a Science Communicator?
Get to know our Science Communicator, Vishala Sivapalan, as she shares her insights on simplifying scientific topics and more.
Temuramah Bersama Aini Fatimah
Melangkah dalam dunia jururawat navigasi, jom kita menyebarkan harapan dan kesedaran bersama-sama!
Futsal Charity Tournament for CRMY
Sports, charity, and a dash of empathy – discover how this combination results in a magic formula!
MeMoSA® App: innovating early detection of oral cancer
Find out how we will connect the Community to Dentists and Dental Specialists.
5 mins with Hannah, our industrial trainee
Learn more about Nurhannah’s industrial training experience at CRMY.
Interview with Dr. Annie Chai
Dr. Annie Chai Appointed as Chair of the AACR Global Scholar Alumni Committee 2023- 2026.
Behind the Scenes: Exploring CRMY’s GB Unit
Get to know more about our Genomics & Bioinformatics team with Dr. Pan Jia Wern.
From Chance Encounter to Spectacular Success
Two heads are better than one, as proven by school mates Maloe and Wen Yi.
Cycling For Cancer Awareness
Q: What do bicycles have in common with birthdays and cancer?
A: Cancer Care Cycle!
Empowering Students: Supporting Cancer Research through TFR
Read about Raffles American School’s experience in organising the Terry Fox Run to support cancer research.
Behind the Scenes: Exploring CRMY’s Core Lab Unit
Find out how Core Lab work is an essential component in the field of biomedical research from Dr. Joanna.
From Ancestry to Health
Here are 7 reasons why Genetic Testing and Counselling matter, especially to Malaysians.
A Journey to Recovery
Do you have poor eating habits? Be inspired to change your diet with this survivor’s sharing.
5 mins with Sanussha, our industrial trainee
Learn more about Sanussha’s industrial training experience at CRMY.
Giving Cancer A Run For Its Money
A chat with Darrell Fox on Terry Fox’s legacy.
How Cancer Inspired A Dancer
Get motivated by a cancer fighter’s story, and start living your best life.
2022 Recap
It’s 2023, but let’s look back and appreciate CRMY’s milestones and achievements in 2022.
5 minutes with our industrial trainee
Read more about Jo Yi’s industrial training experience at CRMY.
Up Close & Personal with Dr. Sindhu
Get to know Dr. Sindhu a little better and discover why she chose cancer research over dentistry!
A New Era of Hope
The TENOR study aims to test whether women with aggressive triple-negative breast cancer will survive longer when given the PARP inhibitor.
A Granddaughter’s Love for her ‘Ahma’
Although it’s important to donate to cancer patients who are already affected by the disease, donating to cancer research itself is equally meaningful.
Up Close & Personal with Dr. Annie Chai
Get to know Dr. Annie a little better and discover what motivated her to become a scientist!
Data + Drugs = Cures
Learn how we are developing better combination therapies for cancers prevalent in Malaysia.
5 minutes with our volunteer
Read more about Wani’s volunteering journey at CRMY.
AUROR Clinical Trial: Immune System-1; Cancer:0
Find out how we’re mobilising our immune system to fight cancer!
I still believe in MaGiC!
The MaGiC study continues to impact lives! Hear from doctors on the ground and more!
Happy International Nurses Day!
Not all heroes wear capes. A tribute to all the nurses who’s making a difference!
Introducing ARiCa – the Asian Risk Calculator!
A new tool specifically tailored for Asian breast cancer patients.
International Women in Science Day
Appreciating the incredible women in our organisation this International Women in Science Day!
Everyone has a cancer story
In conjunction with World Cancer Day, read about what we’ve been up to.
Bald IS Beautiful!
Have you ever thought of shaving your head in support of a loved one going through cancer treatment?
A Webapp to enable early detection of oral cancer!
No, this is not something from a sci-fi movie, it’s being developed right here in Malaysia, right now!
Together, making better decisions with her
With all the advancements in cancer research, selecting a treatment course can be confusing. The Decision Aid could help you.
Immunotherapy for breast cancer patients because of a variant common in Asians?
Did you know that if we didn’t have active immune systems, most of us could get cancers?
Do you believe in MaGiC?
Increasing genetic counselling availability so people know their risks and can take measures to improve their survival rate.
The first Malaysian-made oral cancer vaccine!
65% of all oral cancer patients are of Asian descent.
Professor Dr Cheong wins international award for her work in oral cancer!
Our very own Professor Cheong is recognised for her work in oral cancer.
Dr Annie Chai has been awarded the Dr Ranjeet Bhagwan Singh Research Grant 2021!
Dr Annie has been working to improve the survival for oral cancer patients.
Which woman is at higher risk of breast cancer?
This new study narrows down the genes that matter.
Malaysian scientists discover 3 things we never knew about Asian breast cancers
We now have more data on Asian breast cancers than ever before.
The Movember MANual
A guide to the most common cancers in Malaysian men.
What is your breast cancer risk score?
Genetic tool predicts breast cancer risk in Asians.
Our scientists use Nobel Prize winning genetic scissors to fight oral cancer
In our effort to find a cure for this Asian cancer.
These frontliners help cancer patients beat the odds
Making sure no breast cancer patient gets left behind.
Employee 001 celebrates 20 years at Cancer Research Malaysia
Our first staff shares her journey of hard work and perseverance.
Can soy prevent breast cancer?
We started The MiSO Study to find out if soy could be a simple solution to breast cancer.
1 in 4 breast cancer patients are in crisis, and they need your help
How did MCO affect breast cancer patients and what did we do to address this?
Malaysians do 100 #Burpees4Aida on Cancer Survivors Day
Cancer warrior raised RM16k for cancer research!
“They never gave up on me.”
A cancer survivor talks about the toughest journey of her life.
6 cancer patients share what keeps them going
Having cancer is tough. Having cancer amidst COVID-19 and MCO is even tougher.
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