Press Releases - 2025
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CANCER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE® CELEBRATES 12 YEARS OF PIONEERING PERSONALIZED CANCER CARE
February 3, 2025
CANCER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE® CELEBRATES 12 YEARS OF PIONEERING PERSONALIZED CANCER CARE
February 3, 2025
Cambridge, MA - February 3, 2025 - Cancer Education and Research Institute® is in the midst of a week-long celebration of its 12th anniversary, which began on January 30th, marking 12 years of transformative impact in the efforts for a cancer-free future. Since its inception, the organization has been at the forefront of personalized cancer care, ensuring access to high-quality cancer care, research, and education for all worldwide.
Selected Key Achievements:
"These 12 years represent countless lives touched, saved, transformed, and futures brightened," said Dr. Ayguen Sahin, CEO, founder, and cancer lead of Cancer Education and Research Institute®, a cancer scientist with 25 years of experience in the field. “Our success is a testament to the dedication of our supporters, volunteer team members, and partners who share our vision of a world free from the burden of cancer."
Cancer Education and Research Institute®'s innovative approach to personalized cancer care has garnered international recognition, including UNIATF Award 2019 by the United Nations.
Looking ahead, Cancer Education and Research Institute® is poised to expand its reach and impact. The organization is launching the CERIAmbassadors Program and the CERI ‘Empowered Lifeline Supporters’ Monthly Donation Program, reinforcing its commitment to pioneering personalized cancer care.
To commemorate this milestone, Cancer Education and Research Institute® is announcing its Team Member of the Year Award for 2024, recognizing outstanding contributions to the organization's mission.
The public is invited to join the organization in the capacity of a board member or volunteer and learn more about Cancer Education and Research Institute®'s work through a special anniversary video available at canceredinstitute.org/12years.
The first of two annual recruitment cycles has begun and will end on February 21st at 5:00 pm EST. For more information, visit canceredinstitute.org/volunteer or canceredinstitute.org/board.
For more information, please contact Ayguen Sahin, MSc, PhD here.
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Selected Key Achievements:
- Educated over 7.2 million people globally on cancer prevention and treatment
- Served more than 2,600 patients worldwide
- Reached 9,000+ subscribers with more than 1.2 Million views on YouTube alone, expanding digital outreach
- Awarded CERI Team Member of the Year 2024 to its CERI Youth Program participant, a first in the organization’s history.
"These 12 years represent countless lives touched, saved, transformed, and futures brightened," said Dr. Ayguen Sahin, CEO, founder, and cancer lead of Cancer Education and Research Institute®, a cancer scientist with 25 years of experience in the field. “Our success is a testament to the dedication of our supporters, volunteer team members, and partners who share our vision of a world free from the burden of cancer."
Cancer Education and Research Institute®'s innovative approach to personalized cancer care has garnered international recognition, including UNIATF Award 2019 by the United Nations.
Looking ahead, Cancer Education and Research Institute® is poised to expand its reach and impact. The organization is launching the CERIAmbassadors Program and the CERI ‘Empowered Lifeline Supporters’ Monthly Donation Program, reinforcing its commitment to pioneering personalized cancer care.
To commemorate this milestone, Cancer Education and Research Institute® is announcing its Team Member of the Year Award for 2024, recognizing outstanding contributions to the organization's mission.
The public is invited to join the organization in the capacity of a board member or volunteer and learn more about Cancer Education and Research Institute®'s work through a special anniversary video available at canceredinstitute.org/12years.
The first of two annual recruitment cycles has begun and will end on February 21st at 5:00 pm EST. For more information, visit canceredinstitute.org/volunteer or canceredinstitute.org/board.
For more information, please contact Ayguen Sahin, MSc, PhD here.
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About CERI Personalized Patient Program™:
Through the CERI Personalized Patient Program™ (canceredinstitute.org/patient-program), Cancer Education and Research Institute® acts as a liaison between cancer patients and medical professionals. It bridges the gap between cancer specialists and cancer patients, and provides patients and their families personalized, simplified education in local language about the cancer type being dealt with, including targeted treatment and latest research. It further identifies, and guides patients toward clinical trials and top specialists in their disease. This allows timely and efficient treatment.
About Cancer Education and Research Institute®:
Cancer Education and Research Institute® (canceredinstitute.org), is an award-winning, independent, Boston-based, 501(c)(3) global non-profit organization. Its mission is to 1) make cancer and cancer research understandable for everyone; 2) bridge the gap between cancer professionals and cancer patients; 3) provide cancer research scholarships for promising high school students worldwide, career guidance, and mentorship; and 4) conduct in-house innovative cancer research and directly translate it to the public. Cancer Education and Research Institute® is the United Nations, UNIATF Award 2019 recipient.
Through the CERI Personalized Patient Program™ (canceredinstitute.org/patient-program), Cancer Education and Research Institute® acts as a liaison between cancer patients and medical professionals. It bridges the gap between cancer specialists and cancer patients, and provides patients and their families personalized, simplified education in local language about the cancer type being dealt with, including targeted treatment and latest research. It further identifies, and guides patients toward clinical trials and top specialists in their disease. This allows timely and efficient treatment.
About Cancer Education and Research Institute®:
Cancer Education and Research Institute® (canceredinstitute.org), is an award-winning, independent, Boston-based, 501(c)(3) global non-profit organization. Its mission is to 1) make cancer and cancer research understandable for everyone; 2) bridge the gap between cancer professionals and cancer patients; 3) provide cancer research scholarships for promising high school students worldwide, career guidance, and mentorship; and 4) conduct in-house innovative cancer research and directly translate it to the public. Cancer Education and Research Institute® is the United Nations, UNIATF Award 2019 recipient.
Media Inquiries
Reporters may contact
Ayguen Sahin, M.Sc., Ph.D.
CEO, Founder, and Cancer Lead
Cancer Education and Research Institute (CERI)
for more information, or to schedule interviews.
Contact
Reporters may contact
Ayguen Sahin, M.Sc., Ph.D.
CEO, Founder, and Cancer Lead
Cancer Education and Research Institute (CERI)
for more information, or to schedule interviews.
Contact
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Media Resources
CERI Media Kit - 2025
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CERI Media Kit 2022
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Annual Reports and Media Kit (2013-2018)
Cancer Education and Research Institute (CERI)®'s Annual Reports and Media Kit include our 5-year (2013-2018) progress and achievements, fact sheets and demographics, information about our programs, and sponsorship opportunities.
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