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A nonprofit using music to fund cancer research comes to UR

The non-profit is a crowdfunding campaign with a mission to fund cancer cures by partnering with well-known and up-and-coming artists. Senior Tsering Cole, head of student engagement for the non-profit, said she got involved because of her passion for health equity and saw the campus as a perfect place to grow the project.

Dr. Mona Jhaveri Explains The Future of Telemedicine: Benefits, Challenges, and Growth Potential

“With telemedicine, it’s easier than ever to get access to help and medications,” Dr. Jhaveri explains. “Telemedicine has made the entire process faster and more affordable for millions of people.”

Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor Says ‘Radioactive’ Cancer Drug May Extend His Life 5 Years

“It’s targeted to specific prostate cancer cells. This enables internal and more precise radiation treatment, compared to external radiation treatment that uses radiation beams to target tumors,” she explains.

Mom Given 1 Year To Live After Doctor Said Pregnancy Symptoms Were Normal

Dr. Jhaveri told Newsweek: "The symptoms of tumors in the brain range from headaches, seizures, changes in hearing, sight and personality disorders. Brain cancer during pregnancy is very rare, therefore symptoms might lead to misdiagnosis.

Former NY Giant Lawrence Taylor attended charity event at Greenwich Porsche dealership

"Music Beats Cancer serves as a testament to the power of collective action, reminding us that when we come together, our impact knows no boundaries. Each step we take, each dollar we raise, brings us closer to a world where cancer is conquered," Rui Moreira, General Manager of Porsche Greenwich.

Lawrence 'LT' Taylor supports biotech to fight cancer

“Cancer is a killer, so the more people we get on our side to work on a cure, the better,” Taylor said. “Especially kids. Kids with cancer and stuff like that, it hurts my heart when I see it happen. Let's get good at this [disease] once and for all, okay?”

Lawrence Taylor And Get The Led Out Highlight Music Beats Cancer Night At T5

“I have friends who have cancer, had cancer, I feel that it’s a worthy cause…at the end of the day we got to take a hold of it [cancer] and somewhere there is an answer and somewhere there is a cure.” – Lawrence Taylor

Aspartame defended by industry experts after cancer risk warning: 'Limited evidence'

Dr. Mona S. Jhaveri, a biotech scientist and cancer researcher in Ridgefield, Connecticut, told Fox News Digital that the likelihood of getting cancer depends on the types and the number of carcinogens that one is exposed to, as well as genetic factors.

Why Does Ovarian Cancer Recur so Frequently?

"Ovarian cancer is often recurrent if caught at later stages," said Mona Jhaveri, Ph.D., a cancer researcher and founder of Music Beats Cancer in Washington, D.C.

Nonprofit founder Dr. Mona Jhaveri on maintaining balance to avoid overwhelm

Through partnerships with independent music artists, Music Beats Cancer is increasing the chances of more cancer treatments, monitoring and prevention tools, and diagnostics.

THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE

Groundbreaking new treatments mean improved outcomes for patients, and experts believe that advancements will only get better as time goes on.

NFL tight end Foster Moreau says he has cancer

NFL tight end Foster Moreau posted on Twitter on Wednesday he was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma during a physical with the New Orleans Saints.

How the cancer report can help with future treatments

Mona Jhaveri, PhD, who has shifted from working in lab-based settings to founding a non-profit called Music Beats Cancer, agrees that documents like these do shape the kinds of care available and that these outcomes are on long timelines.

Colorectal Cancer: Healthy Plant-Based Diet May Decrease Risk By Up to 22%

Mona S. Jhaveri, PhD., founder and director of Music Beats Cancer, says that the study had some limitations, but that it has significant value for looking at ways to prevent cancer.

SICK SCAM GoFundMe ‘cancer’ scammer Madison ‘Maddie’ Russo, 19, displayed red flags in her sick TikToks, doctor reveals

Dr Mona Jhaveri, a cancer researcher and founder of the Music Beats Cancer charity, stressed to The U.S. Sun that the inaccuracies were obvious.

Top 8 Health & Wellness Organizations to Keep an Eye Out for in 2023

"Too many cancer-fighting solutions fail to make it to patients due to lack of funds required to prove principle," said Dr. Mona Jhaveri, founder of Music Beats Cancer. "

RED FLAG RUSSO: Internet missed signs as teen faked cancer to scam millions with sick posts

Now, Dr Mona Jhaveri, a cancer researcher and founder of the Music Beats Cancer charity, has spoken about the fraud case.

J. Holiday Headlines Aretha Franklin Tribute Show

In 2018, the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin lost her life to a rare form of pancreatic cancer.

The Greatest Barrier to Beating Breast Cancer: Dr. Mona Jhaveri Explains the "Valley of Death"

Even though the War against Cancer has already lasted 50 years, challenges to diagnosing and treating breast cancer remain.

5280 LIFE SCIENCES PODCAST: MONA JHAVERI, PH.D.

In this episode, we delve into Mona’s background and how her organization Music Beats Cancer is helping cancer research companies make it through the valley of death.

MONA JHAVERI: BEATING BACK CANCER

Mona Jhaveri, the founder and executive director of Music Beats Cancer – a Ridgefield, CT-based non-profit focused on beating back cancer – joins the podcast to discuss several topics, including the current cancer-fighting research and technology landscape.

RADIO INTERVIEW WITH KBLU

IES Life Sciences and Music Beats Cancer discuss the crowdfunding campaign to support the development of an early stage diagnostic for ovarian cancer.

HOW TO LEVERAGE THE POWER OF THE CROWD IN HEALTH TECH

#healthtech startups often fall into the Valley of Death because they can’t get funding to get them through to their next inflection point.

MUSIC BEATS CANCER IS DISRUPTING HOW THE WAR ON CANCER IS FOUGHT AND FINANCED.

Music Beats Cancer Founder and Executive Director Dr. Mona Jhaveri joined 105.9 The Region to tell listeners how combining technology and crowdfunding is changing

CALLING WILLING PHILANTHROPISTS: TO LEAVE A LEGACY IN MEDICAL INNOVATION, CONSIDER "INVESTING IN FAILURE"

No one seeks out failure, let alone likes it. Yet paradoxically, the key to success in medical innovation arguably rests on failure, and the learning it represents.

A NEW WAY TO FUND THE CANCER FIGHT

The fight for cancer has been something the world has been dealing with for centuries.

MONA JHAVERI AND HER MUSIC BEATS CANCER MISSION

Mona Jhaveri is a cancer researcher and pioneer in strategies to get funding behind real potential treatments and cures.

PHILANTHROPY FIRST - MUSIC BEATS CANCER

Describing the cancer research “Valley of Death”

KING CAVALLI FUNDRAISES FOR CANCER SOLUTIONS IN NATIONAL MINORITY CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Miami, Florida, based musician King Cavalli has partnered up with crowdfunding platform Music Beats Cancer and is raising money during National Minority Cancer Awareness Month.

HOW WOMEN CAN BECOME CROWDFUNDING INNOVATORS

Launching Music Beats Cancer taught me a lot.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT WITH ROCKY MICHAELS

N2Entertainment.net spoke by phone with Michaels, who lives in Danville, California with his wife and two kids.

Top Female CEOs and Founders

In 2014, Dr. Mona Jhaveri left academic research to revolutionize cancer funding by pioneering the online crowdfunding platform with her 501(c)(3) charity Music Beats Cancer.

Mammograms: 3 key questions women should ask before cancer scans

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time when the disease affecting hundreds of thousands of American women each year gets renewed attention.

Breast cancer and mammograms: 3 key questions women of all ages should ask before their scans

Dr. Mona Jhaveri, cancer researcher and founder of Music Beats Cancer, a creative nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C., told Fox News Digital that dense breast tissue occurs in half of all women ages 40 and up.

Singer J. Holiday Headlines Aretha Franklin Tribute Show to Fundraise for Cancer-Fighting Innovation in Partnership with Music Beats Cancer

In honor of the late Aretha Franklin, known as ‘The Queen of Soul,’ who died of a rare form of pancreatic cancer on August 16, 2018, the 501(c)(3) charity Music Beats Cancer will host a free virtual tribute on Thursday, September 22, at 7:00 p.m. EST on LoopedLive, featuring an exclusive medley performed by R&B/hip-hop singer J. Holiday.

Singer J. Holiday Headlines Aretha Franklin Tribute Show to Fundraise for Cancer-Fighting Innovation in Partnership with Music Beats Cancer

In honor of the late Aretha Franklin, known as ‘The Queen of Soul,’ who died of a rare form of pancreatic cancer on Aug. 16, 2018, the 501(c)(3) charity Music Beats Cancer will host a free virtual tribute on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 7:00 p.m. EST on LoopedLive, featuring an exclusive medley performed by R&B/hip-hop singer J. Holiday.

How Art Can Empower and Support Cancer Patients and Survivors

Dr. Mona Jhaveri is another person who understands the power of art.

THE WARRIORE HOUR - Episode 37: with Guest Dr. Mona Jhaveri from MusicBeatsCancer.org

Dr. Mona Jhaveri Founded Nonprofit to Fight Cancer

Research is not the biggest hurdle for scientists searching for a cancer cure; it’s the funding required to get their innovations to those in need.

World Premiere of Posthumous Song Raises Awareness for Music Beats Cancer

Music Beats Cancer was planning a big reception at the BIO International Convention in San Diego; premiering the song written by a man who had battled cancer seemed like a great way to draw attention to the impact of the disease and the healing power of music.

IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE | NEW HAWAII DIGITAL STARTUP, TELEMEDICX

“Access to care now is currently very slow because of fax, manual phone calls, manual insurance check, so the focus is automating the referral process from PCP to a specialty doctor,” explained Nour Lababidi.

HOW CAN MUSIC HELP SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH IN PATIENTS WITH CANCER AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF CANCER-FIGHTING SOLUTIONS?

In this Mental Health Minute video, Mona Jhaveri, PhD, of Music Beats Cancer discusses the under-researched area of mental health in patients with cancer and how Music Beats Cancer uses music to drive innovations that support the development of cancer-fighting solutions

SHUTTING OFF THE "MASTER SWITCH": A NEW APPROACH TO FIGHTING PANCREATIC CANCER

Florida-based Singh Biotechnology is developing a new treatment approach that can shut off the “master switch” that controls cancer growth.

EMERGING ARTISTS JOIN MUSIC BEATS CANCER TO RAISE MONEY TO FUND A CURE

Many of the bands know firsthand the pain that cancer brings to the world.

TOP 25 CEOS AND FOUNDERS

In order to build the world’s most successful companies, CEOs and founders can’t be solely focused on their bottom line.

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SINGH BIOTECHNOLOGY: FIGHTING CANCER, EYE DISEASE WITH SMALL ANTIBODIES THAT CAN CROSS CELL MEMBRANES

Our mission is to develop medicine and therapeutics that dramatically improve and save the lives of people worldwide suffering from diseases, including cancer.

MEET THE FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS SPEARHEADING CHANGE AND INNOVATION IN TECH

For decades, women have widely been underrepresented in both the realm of entrepreneurship and the broader technology industry.

WOMEN WHO DISRUPT: DR. MONA JHAVERI OF MUSIC BEATS CANCER

Traditionally, research gets the funding, but Jhaveri wanted to shift money to the biotech innovators bringing cancer-fighting ideas to the patients.

BEING A FIRST-GENERATION INDIAN-AMERICAN EMPOWERS DR. MONA JHAVERI OF MUSIC BEATS CANCER

My Indian-American heritage played a pivotal role in my evolution from cancer researcher turned biotech entrepreneur to leader of an innovative cancer-fighting charitable platform, Music Beats Cancer.

DC NONPROFIT USES MUSIC TO RAISES FUNDS FOR CANCER RESEARCH

Music Beats Cancer is a DC nonprofit that raises funds for innovators working on cancer-fighting solutions.

THE MUSIC BEATS CANCER APPROACH

Too many potential cures for cancer disappear in a funding bottleneck.

FEMALE FOUNDERS: DR. MONA JHAVERI OF MUSIC BEATS CANCER ON THE FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO THRIVE AND SUCCEED AS A WOMAN FOUNDER

Not everyone has to like or agree with you, but it’s your job to plant the seeds of change.

A UNIQUE WAY ONE ORGANIZATION IS FUNDING THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

The existence of the “Valley of Death” has led some innovators and cancer researchers to find or create additional means to obtain funding for potential solutions in the ongoing fight against cancer.

MEDICAL COMPANY DEVELOPING NEW TECHNOLOGY TO HEAL BROKEN BONES

Sonogen is partnering with DMV area non-profit Music Beats Cancer to raise funding to achieve the goal of reaching FDA regulatory approval. CEO of Sonogen Medical, Jason Winder, says the idea was inspired by his family who served in the armed forces.

LOCAL MUSICIAN PARTNERS WITH NONPROFIT MUSIC BEATS CANCER

Christina Custode (Cus-to-– de),– an acclaimed musician and award-winning vocalist based out of the Greater Buffalo area, has teamed up with Music Beats Cancer, a one-of-a-kind nonprofit, supporting the innovators working on cancer-beating solutions by fundraising through rising artists.

Q&A: CHRISTINA CUSTODE FINDS NEW WAYS TO SHARE MUSIC, ENCOURAGE YOUTH

Already well-known for her live concerts – prepandemic, Custode was regularly touring around the region – and her talent – Custode is a Grammy Award-contending singer/songwriter/pianist – Custode has added virtual concerts to her repertoire.

CHRISTINA CUSTODE USES MUSIC TO HELP HEAL

Niagara Falls High School music teacher Christina Custode has more than a few pandemic-related challenges in her life right now, but she’s still has time to advocate for cancer awareness.

ARE BLOOD PLASMA TREATMENTS DUE FOR A REVOLUTION?

“We are developing a pathogen-reduction technology called CFI to clear blood plasma, plasma products, biologics and medical devices of viruses and other pathogens.

NO CHEMICALS, HEAT OR IRRADIATION NEEDED FOR APHIOS’ VIRAL INACTIVATION TECH

Aphios International is developing a generally applicable pathogen reduction technology for pooled blood plasma and blood products, immunoglobulins, recombinant biologics and monoclonal antibodies used to treat cancer and COVID-19 patients.

NONPROFIT MUSIC BEATS CANCER PARTNERS WITH RISING MUSICIANS TO RAISE MONEY FOR CANCER SOLUTIONS

The unique crowdfunding platform partners with musical artists across the US from various genres to raise money for cancer fighting solutions that are at risk of disappearing in a “funding bottleneck”.

TEST SEEKING EMERGENCY USE APPROVAL MAY BE ABLE TO PREDICT SEVERITY OF COVID-19 SYMPTOMS

A Maryland biotech company developed a test to help predict how sick you can get from COVID-19.

TEST CREATED BY MARYLAND BIOTECH COMPANY AIMS TO DETERMINE SEVERITY OF INDIVIDUAL COVID CASES

To help get this product to the market and into doctors’ hands, developers have partnered with the crowdfunding platform Music Beats Cancer.

TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPED IN MARYLAND COULD PREDICT COVID-19 SYMPTOM SEVERITY

The scientists have found an uncommon source to funding the test through a nonprofit called Music Beats Cancer.

UMES PARTNERS WITH BIO-TECH COMPANY TO DEVELOP NEW COVID TESTING TECHNOLOGY

IES Life Sciences and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s school of pharmacy are in the process of developing a nasal swab test that could predict the severity of COVID-19 symptoms a patient could face after testing positive.

MARYLAND BIOTECH COMPANY DEVELOPING TEST TO DETECT HOW SEVERE A COVID CASE COULD BECOME

For CEO David Spiegel, the mission quickly became personal due to the impacts of COVID-19 on his family.

MUSICIAN TEAMS UP WITH NONPROFIT TO RAISE CANCER RESEARCH FUNDS

A Milwaukee area native is using her music and platform to help fight cancer by teaming up with Music Beats Cancer, which raises funds to advance new cancer treatments.

MUSICIAN TEAMS UP WITH NON-PROFIT IN FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

On CBS 58 Sunday Morning, Brittany Lewis spoke with singer-songwriter Jules Iolyn about this new effort to combat the deadly disease.

MUSICIAN TEAMS UP WITH NON-PROFIT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CANCER RESEARCH

One local musician is teaming up with the non-profit organization Music Beats Cancer.

COSHOCTON NATIVE FIGHTING CANCER WITH HIS GIFT OF MUSIC

A Coshocton native living in New York City the past five years is using his music to bring awareness to the battle against cancer.

A NEW WAY TO FUND THE CANCER FIGHT

“Our mission is to increase the number of cancer-fighting technologies in the product development pipeline so that more solutions make it to those in need” – Music Beats Cancer

'WE'RE NOT SIMPLY ANOTHER CANCER CHARITY:' BIOTECH NONPROFIT USES MUSIC TO RAISE FUNDS

She was a cancer researcher for the National Cancer Institute on the path to discovering a new potential treatment.

NONPROFIT WORKS WITH MUSICIANS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CANCER SOLUTIONS

Music Beats Cancer is a nonprofit that raises money to help give more cancer research the chance to become new cancer solutions.

MUSIC BEATS CANCER IS RAISING FUNDS FOR CANCER RESEARCH

Dr. Jhaveri explains how Music Beats Cancer strategically aligns with emerging musical artists to help us generate a movement of change in the war on cancer.

A NEW APPROACH IN CONNECTICUT SEEKS TO ADVANCE CANCER RESEARCH

If we ever wondered how important research is to identifying causes and cures for diseases that afflict society, the past nine months of the pervasive coronavirus have eliminated all doubt.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MUSIC BEATS CANCER

Music Beats Cancer is a new cancer-fighting movement that capitalizes on influencers of our popular culture to help raise funds and awareness for promising cancer-fighting innovations.

FORMER BIOPHARMA CEO DEVELOPS NOVEL SOLUTION FOR THE "VALLEY OF DEATH"

Translational research, the process of translating early discoveries into effective treatments for patients, is sometimes referred to as the “Valley of Death.” Why?

PECHKUCHA, VOL 18, SILVER SPRING, MD: VALLEY OF DEATH

She launched Music Beats Cancer to address the “Valley of Death,” the growing gap in funding that constrains the translation of cancer research discoveries into clinical applications.

MARYLAND CANCER DIAGNOSTIC STARTUP GETS INVESTMENT BOOST FROM NEW CROWDFUNDING MODEL

Music Beats Cancer is changing the narrative for the war on cancer.

HOW THIS BIOTECH ENTREPRENEUR IS BUILDING THE ‘KICKSTARTER FOR CANCER’

When scientist Mona Jhaveri couldn’t find funding to commercialize her cancer research discovery, she was inspired to create a crowdfunding platform for cancer drug innovators.

DR. MONA JHAVERI OF MUSIC BEATS CANCER

Not everyone has to like or agree with you, but it’s your job to plant the seeds of change. As part of my interview series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mona Jhaveri. She is the Founder and Executive director at Music Beats Cancer. She launched Music Beats Cancer to address the “Valley of Death,”

THE PLATFORM MAGAZINE JUNE 2018

The Platform Magazine June 2018 Issue features CEO Mona Jhaveri of Music Beats Cancer.

MUSIC BEATS CANCER SEEKS TO CHANGE FIGHT, FINANCES OF WAR ON CANCER

A first-of-its-kind charitable crowdfunding platform, called Music Beats Cancer, has set out to change how the war on cancer is fought and financed.

HACKING CHILDHOOD CANCER: CREATING SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Healthcare innovators tackle how to improve the experience of those fighting for a healthy future.

"MUSIC BEATS CANCER" SHINES LIGHT ON WHAT IS IMPORTANT

Cancer sucks… we all know it’s not going away anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean we can’t battle it with all our might.

MUSIC BEATS CANCER TEAMS WITH ARTISTS TO FIGHT CANCER

The Music Beats Cancer model empowers individuals to directly fund promising treatments.