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Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: How Two Black Women in Science Are Opening Doors for the Next Generation

Published on: March 12, 2026

ACS-funded researcher Tonya Webb, PhD, and PhD student Alena McQuarter share their journeys as Black women in STEM who are overcoming doubt through resilience and mentorship and paving the way for future generations.

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Dr. Arif Kamal and celebrity Patrick Dempsey sit on the front porch of a home as part of Pfizer's partnership with ACS to talk with others about disparities for those who live in rural communities with Change the Odds
Change the Odds: Cancer’s Impact on Rural America

Published on: February 8, 2025

Despite advances in cancer care, where a person lives can significantly impact their chances of survival. Actor and advocate Patrick Dempsey, inspired by his mother’s cancer journey in a small town, is partnering with the American Cancer Society and Pfizer in an effort to raise awareness and improve access to care.

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