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August 8, 2024
Robinson, Schwarz recognized by radiation oncology society
Acknowledged for contributions to field.
National Leaders
July 25, 2024
Wahl honored for leadership in nuclear medicine and imaging
Radiologist developed new cancer therapies, established research fund.
National Leaders
July 22, 2024
Fehniger Named to Lymphoma Research Foundation Advisory Board
Joins group of lymphoma experts who guide organization’s research program.
National Leaders
June 25, 2024
Washington People: Amy Zhou
Hematologist values connections with patients, pursues research to improve treatments.
Medical Campus & Community, Profiles, Washington People
May 17, 2024
Gut bacteria boost immune response to fight tumors
Microbe enhances cancer immunotherapy in mouse study.
News Release
May 10, 2024
$5 million grant supports innovative immunotherapies against blood cancers
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society supports trials in cell-based immunotherapies, cancer vaccines.
News Release
April 30, 2024
Karam named head of radiation oncology department
Innovative physician-scientist specializing in head and neck, pancreatic cancers also known as influential mentor.
News Release
April 10, 2024
AI-assisted breast-cancer screening may reduce unnecessary testing
Using AI to help doctors read mammograms reduces follow-up testing without missing cancer cases, simulation shows.
News Release
April 7, 2024
Accelerated aging linked to cancer risk in younger adults, research shows
In the News
March 28, 2024
Some sarcoma patients improve with T cell immunotherapy
Strategy effective against some rare, aggressive sarcomas with no other treatment options.
News Release
March 6, 2024
Preventing early-onset colorectal cancers aim of $25 million award
School of Medicine leads international team funded by Cancer Grand Challenges.
News Release
March 4, 2024
Schwarz named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist Scholar
Innovative radiation oncologist noted for research to develop treatments for deadly gynecologic cancers, heart conditions.
Medical Campus & Community
February 27, 2024
DiPersio honored with E. Donnall Thomas lectureship
Honor recognizes physician or scientist who has contributed to advancing knowledge in blood, marrow transplantation.
February 26, 2024
Washington University joins NIH cancer screening clinical trials network
New network to evaluate emerging technologies in diverse populations.
News Release
February 22, 2024
Medicare approves genetic test for solid tumors
Test can quickly identify treatable cancer mutations, guide precision therapy.
News Release
February 20, 2024
New cell-based immunotherapy offered for melanoma
FDA approved treatment via Accelerated Approval pathway.
News Release
February 14, 2024
Brain tumors: Fighting with targeted tools
To understand and treat brain tumors we have to attack them from different angles, and tailor therapy to each patient.
Outlook Magazine
February 6, 2024
NIH grant to fund radiation oncology center on Medical Campus
School named part of national network focused on biology of irradiated tumors.
News Release
January 26, 2024
Breast cancer rates increasing among younger women
Analyzing rates by age, race, tumor characteristics could inform prevention strategies.
News Release
December 5, 2023
Schreiber receives scientific innovator award
Immunobiologist honored for contributions to the field of cancer immunology.
News Release
November 1, 2023
Epigenome’s role in cancer revealed in new study
Epigenetics of cancer critical in understanding tumor initiation, growth and spreading.
News Release
October 22, 2023
Obituary: Virginia Herrmann, MD, breast cancer specialist, 73
Former co-director of breast surgery program was known for dedication, kindness in patient care.
Obituaries
October 17, 2023
Pancreatic cancer research, clinical trials supported with $10.9 million NCI grant
Researchers receive prestigious SPORE grant for pancreatic cancer.
News Release
September 14, 2023
Comprehensive Head & Neck Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center
Washington University physicians provide multispecialty, cutting-edge, expert care to patients while advancing the field through innovative research.
News Release