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Leukemia Survivor Fights Funding Cuts for AI Research

4/8/2025

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Eugene Shenderov, a leukemia survivor and associate professor at Johns Hopkins University, is pioneering advancements in cancer research, focusing on acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). His innovative "Leukemia Smart Physician Aid" harnesses AI to speed up diagnoses. Yet, looming federal funding cuts jeopardize vital research, prompting Shenderov to rally for greater support in Washington, D.C.

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Eugene Shenderov, a leukemia survivor and associate professor at Johns Hopkins University, is pioneering advancements in cancer research, focusing on acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). His innovative "Leukemia Smart Physician Aid" harnesses AI to speed up diagnoses. Yet, looming federal funding cuts jeopardize vital research, prompting Shenderov to rally for greater support in Washington, D.C.