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January 25, 2016
Blunt visits Medical Campus to highlight increase in NIH funding
University leaders and U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., celebrate a $2 billion increase in NIH funding.
Medical Campus & Community
January 15, 2016
Rival drug firms team up to test new cancer treatment approach
Source: STAT
January 14, 2016
Mardis visits White House to discuss cancer research
Co-director of The McDonnell Genome Institute joins other top researchers to discuss challenge to cure cancer.
News Release
December 22, 2015
Study uncovers inherited genetic susceptibility across 12 cancer types
New finding could help improve the accuracy of existing genetic tests for cancer risk.
News Release
December 14, 2015
Study uncovers hard-to-detect cancer mutations
Findings could help identify patients who would benefit from existing drugs.
News Release
December 3, 2015
Scientists receive $13.7 million to develop new multiple myeloma treatments
New center will focus on developing nanomaterials and drugs to treat this cancer of the immune system.
News Release
November 19, 2015
Personalized drug screening on horizon for multiple myeloma patients
Method could improve long-term outcomes for patients with this treatment-resistant cancer.
News Release
September 22, 2015
Goldman’s Lloyd Blankfein: How to understand a lymphoma diagnosis
Source: Wall Street Journal
September 21, 2015
Simulator aids video-assisted lung cancer surgery training
A novel simulator is helping surgeons learn to perform video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) on patients with lung cancer.
Innovate Magazines
September 2, 2015
Trial evaluates mechanisms driving five major cancer types
NIH grant makes Washington University the hub of national clinical trial.
Innovate Magazines
July 9, 2015
Four medical students selected as Howard Hughes fellows
Students are among 68 nationwide selected for a year of mentored research training.
Medical Campus & Community, School of Medicine, Video
June 15, 2015
Researchers discover weakness in brain tumors
Source: UPI
June 3, 2015
Mother fights brain cancer with electric fields
Source: Reuters
May 28, 2015
Medical research: Subject to reflection
Source: Nature
May 28, 2015
Simplicity works in cancer prevention — for you and your kids
Source: Huffington Post
May 22, 2015
Soldier diagnosed with brain cancer delivers healthy baby after surgery
Source: Fox News
May 6, 2015
IBM’s Watson enters market for analyzing cancer genetics
Source: Forbes
April 30, 2015
Electromagnetic field therapy may improve glioblastoma survival
New treatment option may extend patients' survival time significantly.
Innovate Magazines
April 15, 2015
People and their dogs may benefit from similar therapies
Canine companions share our lives. They even get similar cancers. These connections suggest a new frontier of mutually beneficial therapies.
Outlook Magazine
April 15, 2015
Announcing the Elizabeth H. and James S. McDonnell III Genome Institute
To help support genomics-based medicine, longtime philanthropists Elizabeth H. and James S. McDonnell III pledged $25 million to The Genome Institute.
Outlook Magazine
April 3, 2015
Building cancer vaccines from tumor mutations
Source: NPR Science Friday
April 3, 2015
Experimental melanoma vaccine shows early promise
Source: Health Day
March 20, 2015
Urine test shows promise for early diagnosis of kidney cancer
Source: Health Day
March 9, 2015
Cancer: The mysterious miracle cases inspiring doctors
Source: BBC