Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center

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Photo of Dr. Wen Shen

2016 Aug 05

New PTEN role identified in mitosis

Wen Shen, Ph.D., has identified a critical function of the protein PTEN to protect the process by which cells divide, a finding that could help lead to therapies that prevent tumor growth. Read more

2016 Aug 04

Seeking out the sweet spot in cancer therapeutics

Meyer director Lewis Cantley, Ph.D., discusses life in and out of the lab. Read more

2016 Aug 04

21 completely reassuring things scientists wish you knew about cancer

Meyer director Lewis Cantley, Ph.D., shares some of his advice for those facing cancer, or looking to prevent it. Read more

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2016 Aug 02

From ‘tache to test: Movember Foundation funds research into non-invasive blood test for metastatic prostate cancer

Himisha Beltran, M.D., and colleagues are developing a blood test to detect and track circulating tumor DNA of metastatic prostate cancer. Read more

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2016 Aug 01

Sift, Sort, Seize Transcriptomic Gold

Olivier Elemento, Ph.D., discusses computational methods his lab has developed to target oncogenic transcription factors. Read more

Silvia Formenti, M.D., is pioneering the use of radiation for immunotherapy in cancer

2016 Jul 27

We Are Weill Cornell Medicine : Dr. Silvia Formenti

Video profile of radiation oncologist Silvia Formenti, M.D. Read more

Panelists discuss creativity in science at workshop. From left, Harold Varmus and Lynne Maquat. Other panelists included Randy Schekman and Xiaowei Zhuang, with moderator Rick Cerione.

2016 Jul 26

Distinguished panel discusses role of creativity in science

Harold Varmus, M.D., participated in a panel discussion at Cornell University in Ithaca about the role of creativity in science. Read more

Anne Moore, MD

2016 Jul 21

How to be healthy at every age

Anne Moore, M.D., shares some advice about health for women in their 40s. Read more

Gastrointestinal oncologist Allyson Ocean of the Meyer Cancer Center

2016 Jul 21

A pancreatic cancer community that crowdsources new treatments

Allyson Ocean, M.D., has teamed up with a patient to create an online pancreatic cancer resource. Read more

Ruben Niesvizky, MD

2016 Jul 20

Early treatment delays time to progression in some asymptomatic myeloma patients

Ruben Niesvizky, M.D., comments on a potentially "paradigm-shifting" approach to treating smoldering multiple myeloma. Read more

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2016 Jul 20

Weill Cornell Medicine to expand tumor exome test to thousands of advanced cancer patients

The EXact-1 precision cancer test has been validated for clinical usage, and the Englander Institute is already working on EXact-2. Read more

Silvia Formenti, M.D., is pioneering the use of radiation for immunotherapy in cancer

2016 Jul 20

The ‘Quantum Theory’ of cancer treatment

Silvia Formenti, M.D., and Sandra Demaria, M.D., describe the "abscopal effect." Read more

2016 Jul 19

Metabolic protein linked to cancer and autoimmunity

Scientists in the lab of Meyer director Lewis Cantley, Ph.D., have found that the gene PIP4K2C and its associated protein PI5P4Kγ play a role in the regulation of the immune system. Read more

Karen Vousden and Lew Cantley

2016 Jul 18

Pathway to collaboration

Karen Vousden, director of the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute in Glasgow, Scotland, recently spent a month at the Meyer Cancer Center as part of the Vallee Visiting Professorship program. Read more

Adriana Rossi, M.D. video about multiple myeloma

2016 Jul 16

Novel testing approaches better equip physicians to identify myeloma risks

Adriana Rossi, M.D., discusses how physicians are becoming better equipped to detect monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, which may help identify patients at risk for myeloma. Read more

Photo of Christopher Barbieri, M.D., Ph.D.

2016 Jul 15

Meyer members among Damon Runyon awardees

Chris Barbieri, M.D., Ph.D., and Heather Yeo, M.D., were among seven physician-scientists nationwide to be recognized with prestigious Damon Runyon awards. Read more

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2016 Jul 15

Improving outcomes in resectable gastric cancer

Manish Shah, M.D., puts gastric cancer care in context, and underscores the importance of clinical trial participation. Read more

Breast cancer patient Marquina Iliev-Piselli approached her chemo treatments in a unique way.

2016 Jul 15

Mom with breast cancer dreams up 'Glam Chemo' photo project

Breast cancer patient Marquina Iliev-Piselli approached her chemo treatments in a unique, creative way Read more

Jim Hu, M.D.

2016 Jul 14

Wealthy white men more likely to get robotic surgery

Jim Hu, M.D., weighs in on an analysis of robotic surgery use in New York. Read more

Virtual reality being used to treat cancer

2016 Jul 13

Doctors using virtual reality to treat cancer patients

TV news segment features virtual reality technology from the lab of Olivier Elemento, Ph.D. Read more