UK begins world’s greatest trial of blood test to detect over 50 types of cancer
September 13, 2021, 4:13 am

UK begins world’s greatest trial of blood test to detect over 50 types of cancer

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The Newslogic reported, Britain’s state-run National Health Service will on Monday start the world’s greatest trial of Grail Inc’s flagship Galleri blood test that can be utilized to detect greater than 50 types of cancer earlier than signs seem.

According to the news website, the Galleri test appears to be like on the DNA in a affected person’s blood to find out if any come from cancer cells. Earlier analysis of cancers results in dramatically elevated survival charges.

The NHS stated it needed to recruit 140,000 volunteers in England to see how nicely the test labored as half of a randomised management trial. Half of the individuals could have their blood pattern screened with the Galleri test immediately.

Peter Sasieni, professor of cancer prevention at (*50*) College London stated: “We need to study the Galleri test carefully to find out whether it can significantly reduce the number of cancers diagnosed at a late stage.”

“The test could be a game changer for early cancer detection and we are excited to be leading this important research.”

The NHS stated, Lung cancer is by far the commonest trigger of cancer loss of life within the United Kingdom, accounting for round a fifth of all cancer deaths. Lung, bowel, prostate and breast cancers account for 45% of the United Kingdom’s cancer deaths.

The Newslogic mentioned, U.S. life sciences firm Illumina Inc stated final month it had accomplished its $7.1 billion acquisition of Grail. Illumina stated it is going to function Grail individually from its current enterprise.

Source: newslogic

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”