Topic: Cancer May 18, 2016 Cancer researchers named to federal Moonshot committeesRobert 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 systemCalled Genomic Data Commons, system will allow researchers to share information.National Leaders May 5, 2016 Breaking down brain barriers to fight cancerSource: Reuters April 18, 2016 Delaying radiation therapy for women with very early breast cancer ups recurrenceDelays 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 precisionA 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 syndromeFindings 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 PhysiciansHer 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 consortiumExpands treatment options for children with brain tumors.Medical Campus & Community March 8, 2016 Washington University helping to advance One Health movement in regionInitiative links humans, animals, environment to overall well-being.Medical Campus & Community February 24, 2016 Laser surgery opens blood-brain barrier to chemotherapyTechnology may improve treatment for deadly brain cancer.News Release February 16, 2016 Three hematologists named ASH Scholar Award recipientsBlood 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. veteransNew program will monitor quality and safety of radiation therapy at VHA centers nationwide.News Release February 9, 2016 Give up your data to cure diseaseSource: New York Times February 2, 2016 New cancer weapon: nanoparticle made from calcium carbonate in antacid tabletsNovel nanoparticle made of common mineral may help keep tumor growth at bay.News Release, Video February 2, 2016 Washington People: Samuel AchilefuDeveloper 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 vaccinationOnly 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 January 25, 2016 Blunt visits Medical Campus to highlight increase in NIH fundingUniversity 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 approachSource: STAT January 14, 2016 Mardis visits White House to discuss cancer researchCo-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 typesNew finding could help improve the accuracy of existing genetic tests for cancer risk.News Release December 14, 2015 Study uncovers hard-to-detect cancer mutationsFindings 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 treatmentsNew 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 patientsMethod 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 diagnosisSource: Wall Street Journal Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 11 12 13 14 15 16 Next ›
