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April 3, 2018
For women with kidney cancer, belly fat matters
Abdominal fat linked to shorter survival.
News Release
March 29, 2018
CRISPR enhances gene therapy to fight inherited diseases
Use of CRISPR and a virus extends life of genetic fix in mice.
News Release
March 5, 2018
CRISPR enhances cancer immunotherapy
Gene editing expands reach of therapeutic T cells, in mice.
News Release
March 1, 2018
NCI director talks immunotherapy, cancer research on Med Campus
Pledges commitment to basic science research.
Medical Campus & Community
February 26, 2018
Two medical school teams competing in national scientific ‘March Madness’
Voting for best biomedical innovations of 2017 has begun.
Medical Campus & Community
February 22, 2018
NCI director visiting Med Campus on Feb. 27
Sharpless to participate in scientific symposium, town hall meeting.
Medical Campus & Community
February 22, 2018
Cancer weapon
Zika virus kills glioblastoma stem cells in early research.
Outlook Magazine
February 21, 2018
Similarities found in cancer initiation in kidney, liver, stomach, pancreas
Potential for therapies that interfere with early cancer growth.
News Release
February 14, 2018
Cutting off cervical cancer’s fuel supply stymies tumors
Drug combo shuts down tumor metabolism, mouse study shows.
News Release
January 30, 2018
Illinois oncology group joins Washington University Physicians practice
Patients will continue to be seen at Swansea, Ill., clinic.
News Release
January 24, 2018
Light-triggered nanoparticles show promise against metastatic cancer
Tumor imaging technique has potential as anti-cancer weapon, mouse study shows.
News Release
January 16, 2018
DiPersio to become president of transplantation society
Assumes elected role in February.
National Leaders
January 8, 2018
Initiative to help cancer patients quit smoking
New NCI-funded program will help Siteman patients kick habit.
News Release
January 4, 2018
In new year, resolve to learn your risks of cancer, Type 2 diabetes, other diseases
Free digital tool measures risks, offers tips for better health.
News Release
December 15, 2017
Study prompts new ideas on cancers’ origins
Mouse study shows mature cells can create precancerous lesions.
News Release
December 7, 2017
Undaunted explorer
Timothy Ley and his team were the first to sequence a cancer genome in 2008. They're still searching for cures nonstop.
Source: Washington Magazine
December 4, 2017
Pursuing a precision paradigm
Medical school experts describe the move from current standards of care to a more personalized approach to treatment.
Source: Washington Magazine
November 9, 2017
Margenthaler elected to surgical society post
Named secretary-treasurer of American Society of Breast Surgeons.
National Leaders
November 8, 2017
How cells detect, mend DNA damage may improve chemotherapy
Targeting pathway could increase potency of some current drugs .
News Release
November 6, 2017
$6 million supports leukemia research
DiPersio receives NCI outstanding investigator award.
News Release
October 18, 2017
New gene-altering treatment offered for certain blood cancers
CAR-T immunotherapy may help patients who don’t respond to standard treatments.
News Release, Video
September 25, 2017
Chemo-loaded nanoparticles target breast cancer that has spread to bone
Treatment makes chemo more effective, less toxic, mouse study shows.
News Release
September 12, 2017
Bradley recognized by American Society for Radiation Oncology
Named a fellow by international medical society.
National Leaders
September 11, 2017
Schreiber awarded Balzan Prize for pioneering cancer research
International honor recognizes scholarly and scientific achievements.
News Release