# Dr. Annick Desjardins

Type: Person

Source: Biotech Intelligence Brief — https://getbiobrief.com/entity/dr-annick-desjardins
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## Timeline

- **2026-07-15**: Glioblastoma Awareness Day — NBC local news outlets publish coordinated awareness pieces highlighting symptoms and patient stories.
- **2026-06**: Jill Smokler dies at 48 — Creator of the website 'Scary Mommy' passes away from glioblastoma.
- **2026-06**: Kyra Samson dies at 28 — Former 'Watch What Happens Live' production manager dies of glioblastoma.
- **2025**: Uche Ojeh dies of glioblastoma at 45 — Husband of TODAY co-host Sheinelle Jones succumbs to the aggressive brain cancer.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 12K+ US Cases/Yr, <2-Yr Survival: Biotech's Glioblastoma Challenge
2026-07-25 22:56:16 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

Annual glioblastoma diagnoses exceed 12,000 with a grim sub-two-year life expectancy, spotlighting a high-priority target for biotech investment and therapeutic innovation. Dr. Annick Desjardins' awareness messaging underscores the rapid proliferation and clinical chaos that keep this disease among oncology’s toughest nuts to crack.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/glioblastoma-biotech-unmet-need-clinical-trials

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