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July 19, 2018
Analysis of prostate tumors reveals clues to cancer’s aggressiveness
Sequencing reveals genetic errors common in metastatic tumors.
News Release
July 11, 2018
Rubin recognized by Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation
Honored for research, patient care.
National Leaders
June 25, 2018
Siteman Cancer Center announces new network member
Phelps County Regional Medical Center joins network to reduce cancer’s impact in south central Missouri.
News Release
June 8, 2018
Bartlett honored by Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Oncologist recognized for improving quality of patients' lives.
National Leaders
May 29, 2018
Brain cancer vaccine effective in some patients
Personalized vaccine may extend survival of glioblastoma patients.
News Release
May 10, 2018
$5 million supports innovative breast cancer trial
Research aims to improve therapies for hard-to-treat tumors.
News Release
May 8, 2018
Medical students create Hawaiian floral crowns for Siteman patients
'When you make a lei, you're putting a piece of your self or your spirit into it for the recipient'.
Medical Campus & Community
May 2, 2018
Strasberg honored by American Surgical Association
Lauded for developing technique in laparoscopic gallbladder removal.
National Leaders
April 24, 2018
Experimental arthritis drug prevents stem cell transplant complication
Drug fights graft-versus-host-disease in mice.
News Release
April 20, 2018
Goodwin to lead national group of cancer center communicators, marketers
Will help lead efforts to enhance understanding of cancer research, care .
April 5, 2018
Major milestone reached in effort to ID cancers’ genetic roots
Cancer Genome Atlas details genetic mutations driving cancer.
News Release
March 20, 2018
Washington People: Mary Politi
Health psychologist refines care to better serve patients.
Medical Campus & Community
March 15, 2018
Higher doses of radiation don’t improve survival in prostate cancer
Side effects also a concern.
News Release
March 5, 2018
CRISPR enhances cancer immunotherapy
Gene editing expands reach of therapeutic T cells, in mice.
News Release
March 1, 2018
NCI director talks immunotherapy, cancer research on Med Campus
Pledges commitment to basic science research.
Medical Campus & Community
February 26, 2018
Two medical school teams competing in national scientific ‘March Madness’
Voting for best biomedical innovations of 2017 has begun.
Medical Campus & Community
February 22, 2018
NCI director visiting Med Campus on Feb. 27
Sharpless to participate in scientific symposium, town hall meeting.
Medical Campus & Community
January 30, 2018
Illinois oncology group joins Washington University Physicians practice
Patients will continue to be seen at Swansea, Ill., clinic.
News Release
January 25, 2018
New inpatient towers cater to women, infants, cancer patients
Buildings designed to enhance patient care, comfort.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
January 16, 2018
DiPersio to become president of transplantation society
Assumes elected role in February.
National Leaders
January 8, 2018
Initiative to help cancer patients quit smoking
New NCI-funded program will help Siteman patients kick habit.
News Release
January 4, 2018
In new year, resolve to learn your risks of cancer, Type 2 diabetes, other diseases
Free digital tool measures risks, offers tips for better health.
News Release
December 7, 2017
Undaunted explorer
Timothy Ley and his team were the first to sequence a cancer genome in 2008. They're still searching for cures nonstop.
Source: Washington Magazine
December 4, 2017
Pursuing a precision paradigm
Medical school experts describe the move from current standards of care to a more personalized approach to treatment.
Source: Washington Magazine