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December 16, 2024
$10.8 million grant supports cutting-edge leukemia research
NIH renews prestigious program for blood cancer research at WashU Medicine.
News Release
December 10, 2024
New cancer advances from the birthplace of precision medicine
From sequencing the first complete genome of a cancer patient to developing genomic tests for guiding optimal cancer treatment, WashU Medicine has been at the forefront of individualized patient care. .
Outlook Magazine
December 5, 2024
Analyzing multiple mammograms improves breast cancer risk prediction
AI method spots subtle changes over time, enhances accuracy of determining 5-year risk.
News Release
December 5, 2024
New drug tested to reduce side effect of ‘half-matched’ stem cell transplants
Clinical trial indicates safety, fewer cases of life-threatening graft-versus-host disease than expected.
News Release
November 26, 2024
Siteman Cancer Center’s new outpatient building named in honor of Gary C. Werths
Generous gift to WashU Medicine supports cancer research, medical student scholarships.
News Release
November 22, 2024
World leaders in ending blood cancer
The Siteman Blood Cancer Center, which brings together the multidisciplinary expertise of WashU Medicine physicians, has long been at the forefront of transforming care. .
Outlook Magazine
November 13, 2024
Vaccine shows promise against aggressive breast cancer
Clinical trial targeted recurrence of hard-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer.
News Release
November 7, 2024
Researchers make glioblastoma cells visible to attacking immune cells
Strategy involves placing targets on deadly cancer's cells, potentially making them vulnerable to immunotherapies.
News Release
October 30, 2024
Complexity of tumors revealed in 3D
Maps of tumor ‘neighborhoods’ open door to future treatment strategies.
News Release, Video
October 24, 2024
NCI director delivers Korsmeyer lecture
Speaking to WashU scholars, cancer institute leader lays out future vision of U.S. cancer research.
Medical Campus & Community
September 12, 2024
New home for world-class cancer care opens on Medical Campus
9-story Siteman Cancer Center building designed for patient comfort, convenience.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release
September 10, 2024
Siteman to welcome first patients in new building dedicated exclusively to cancer care
Patients inspired design of state-of-the-art building on Washington University Medical Campus.
News Release
August 8, 2024
Robinson, Schwarz recognized by radiation oncology society
Acknowledged for contributions to field.
National Leaders
May 20, 2024
DiPersio receives innovation award
Oncologist recognized for developing new therapies for blood cancers.
National Leaders
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
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 11, 2024
AI may predict spread of lung cancer to brain
Method may inform personalized cancer treatments.
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 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