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September 30, 2016
Siteman Kids launches
Program offers cutting-edge cancer treatments in a setting geared for younger patients.
Medical Campus & Community
September 26, 2016
$10 million gift creates Bursky Center for Human Immunology and Immunotherapy
Research harnesses immune system against cancer, other diseases.
News Release
September 1, 2016
Even with genetic predisposition for lung cancer, quitting smoking reduces risk
Breaking habit also halves lung cancer risk.
News Release
August 18, 2016
Michalski elected radiation oncology co-chair of NCI steering committee
Group evaluates, prioritizes national clinical trials.
National Leaders
August 15, 2016
$10.4 million awarded for pancreatic cancer research
Federal grant will fund new ways of treating deadliest form of the disease.
News Release
August 2, 2016
Study finds marker of aggressive prostate cancer
May inform future tests to help doctors decide how best to treat prostate tumors.
News Release
August 1, 2016
National Cancer Institute acting director to visit Medical Campus on Friday, Aug. 5
Douglas R. Lowy, MD, will discuss National Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
Medical Campus & Community
July 14, 2016
Study aims to find clues to breast cancer outcomes in African-American women
Most past genetic research has analyzed DNA from women of European ancestry.
News Release
May 18, 2016
Cancer researchers named to federal Moonshot committees
Robert Schreiber and Graham Colditz will serve as advisers to National Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
News Release
May 16, 2016
Ding named to committee to oversee NCI genomics data-sharing system
Called Genomic Data Commons, system will allow researchers to share information.
National Leaders
May 5, 2016
Breaking down brain barriers to fight cancer
Source: Reuters
April 18, 2016
Delaying radiation therapy for women with very early breast cancer ups recurrence
Delays more common among women in study who were black, unmarried, on Medicaid or diagnosed with larger abnormalities.
News Release
April 5, 2016
Treating prostate cancer with precision
A new needle-based treatment for less aggressive forms of prostate cancer is now available.
Innovate Magazines
March 30, 2016
New clues identified in childhood cancer syndrome
Findings may help doctors determine which issues are likely to manifest in those with NF1.
News Release
March 24, 2016
Weilbaecher elected to Association of American Physicians
Her research aims to prevent and treat bone metastases in breast cancer patients.
National Leaders
March 23, 2016
School of Medicine joins exclusive pediatric neuro-oncology consortium
Expands treatment options for children with brain tumors.
Medical Campus & Community
March 8, 2016
Washington University helping to advance One Health movement in region
Initiative links humans, animals, environment to overall well-being.
Medical Campus & Community
February 24, 2016
Laser surgery opens blood-brain barrier to chemotherapy
Technology may improve treatment for deadly brain cancer.
News Release
February 16, 2016
Three hematologists named ASH Scholar Award recipients
Blood cancer researchers Stephen Oh, Christopher Sturgeon and Hamza Celik to receive American Society of Hematology Scholar Award.
National Leaders
February 16, 2016
Washington University leads national effort to improve radiation therapy for U.S. veterans
New program will monitor quality and safety of radiation therapy at VHA centers nationwide.
News Release
February 9, 2016
Give up your data to cure disease
Source: New York Times
February 2, 2016
New cancer weapon: nanoparticle made from calcium carbonate in antacid tablets
Novel nanoparticle made of common mineral may help keep tumor growth at bay.
News Release, Video
February 2, 2016
Washington People: Samuel Achilefu
Developer of cancer goggles hopes to inspire children in the developing world to pursue their talents.
Washington People
January 27, 2016
Siteman Cancer Center among leading institutions encouraging HPV vaccination
Only 40 percent of girls and 21 percent of boys in the U.S. are receiving the recommended three doses, an intervention proven to prevent certain cancers.
News Release