
Sigourney Bonner
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Neuro-oncology scientist. PostDoc @cambridge_uni at @cruk_ci in @gilbertson_lab. @forbesunder30. @ACRC_UK. Follower of God.❤️ CEO: @BlackinCancer.
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University of Leeds @LeedsAlumni alum and Postdoctoral associate at Cancer Research UK, Sigourney Bonner formed BlackinCancer to reduce cancer inequalities for Black people, who are under-represented in #cancerresearch and over-represented in cancer mortality. leeds.ac.uk/news-alumni/ne…




For #BlackHistoryMonth we hear from students on Health Data Research UK (HDR UK)'s Black Internship programme. Lauricia, Evans & Abigail share their experiences exploring health data, ethnic inequalities in cancer and driving change in #healthcare. 👉bit.ly/3zEtSNr BlackinCancer Inequalities in Cancer Outcomes Network


Tremendously grateful to be awarded a ‘New Ideas’ grant from Little Princess Trust to support my work in understanding the role of #CNSimmunity in childhood #ependymomas - one step towards developing safer, effective immunotherapies for this community! CRUK Children's Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence littleprincesses.org.uk/news/-lsquo-ou…

Huge congratulations to Elizabeth Cooper on receiving a ‘New Ideas’ grant from Little Princess Trust! 🎉👏 This grant will support her important work on #CNSimmunity in childhood #ependymomas—paving the way for safer, effective immunotherapies. 💪🧠 CRUK Children's Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence CRUK Cambridge Institute #CancerResearch



When your old PI comes to visit 🥺 incredibly grateful for the twitterless Centre for Brain Research Prof Mike Dragunow’s mentorship over the years, who has taught me so many valuable lessons that I find myself passing down to students and mentees #whatsyourquestion #buildyourstaircase 🙏🏻


Celebrating some exciting grant news that I cannot wait to share 🥳 Incredibly grateful to be a part of such a collaborative, supportive environment here at CRUK Cambridge Institute, CRUK Children's Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence and the wider Cambridge University cancer and immunology community!


Creating a space for Black researchers to connect & support each other is the mission of BlackinCancer. Learn more about their commendable efforts to grow the pipeline of talented Black researchers in cancer: blackincancer.com #NationalCancerPlan #Every1HasARole





Applications for the #BlackLeadersinCancer PhD studentship are still open CRUK Convergence Science Centre ⬇️ 📌Share this opportunity with an aspiring PhD student in your network.


We’ve partnered with BlackinCancer & Windsor Fellowship to launch the Cancer Research UK Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship Programme – a fully-funded 4-year PhD opportunity for Black heritage students.🎓 🧵Explore projects below 📅 Deadline: 4 April 🔗 Apply: crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/opportunity_ca…


Thrilled to see Manchester Cancer Research Centre now accepting applications for their first cohort of #BlackLeadersinCancer PhD studentships. Spread the word & don’t miss out – apply by April 4th! ⬇️