2016 Sep 19
The height of dedication
Matthew Bernstein, 16, is contributing to a cure for the cancer that claimed his brothers life. Read more
2016 Sep 16
Chemical tags on RNA silence X chromosome in females
The addition of a chemical tag on an RNA molecule is the critical switch that inactivates one X chromosome in every cell, ensuring healthy development in all female mammals, according to new research by Samie Jaffrey, Ph.D. Read more
2016 Sep 15
Identifying Genetic Changes in Advanced Prostate Cancer: What It Means for Patients
Himisha Beltran, M.D., discusses molecular-based tools used to examine genetic changes in prostate cancer. Read more
2016 Sep 14
Almost all men with early prostate cancer survive 10 years, regardless of treatment
Jim Hu., M.D., weighs in on a pair of studies about survival rates in prostate cancer. Read more
2016 Sep 08
DIPG: A New Beginning
Mark M. Souweidane, M.D., writes about a pivotal point in his career, and for future treatments for children with a rare and deadly form of brain cancer. Read more
2016 Sep 07
What are the long-term health effects of living in space?
Christopher Mason and Francine Garrett-Bakelman are analyzing blood samples as part of a NASA experiment on twin astronauts. Read more
2016 Sep 05
Virtual Vision
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine are using virtual reality goggles to bring that fantasy to life—with the aim of improving cancer care. Read more
2016 Sep 05
Small wonders: Cerebral organoids
Howard Fine, M.D., has been successfully growing organoids to study brain cancer in an innovative new way. Read more
2016 Sep 01
Injury risk spikes while cancer patients seek diagnosis
More attention should be paid to the negative influence a cancer diagnosis has on patients' health and well-being, according to Holly Prigerson, Ph.D. Read more
2016 Sep 01
Why we need precision medicine—now
Precision medicine efforts at Weill Cornell Medicine were highlighted in this guest piece in The Hill. Read more
2016 Sep 01
Grant launches center on the physics of cancer metabolism
Cornell University and Weill Cornell will establish a new multi-institutional translational research Center on the Physics of Cancer Metabolism, thanks to a $9.3m National Cancer Institute grant Read more
2016 Aug 31
How you can help cure cancer (and other diseases)
John Leonard, M.D., talks to Reuters about the benefits of participating in clinical trials. Read more
2016 Aug 31
There's an App for That: Keeping Patients and Physicians on Track
Janey Peterson, Brendon Stiles and Heather Yeo pen a piece about emerging uses for mobile technology in medicine. Read more
2016 Aug 29
Clinical trials exploring immunotherapy in bladder cancer
David M. Nanus, M.D., discusses ongoing clinical trials exploring immunotherapy agents for the treatment of patients with bladder cancer. Read more
2016 Aug 29
"Let's Win" aims to reduce research burden for those with pancreatic cancer
Allyson Ocean, M.D., has partnered up with patient Anne Glauber to launch an online social and information network for pancreatic cancer. Read more
2016 Aug 29
Daily Swims for a 90-Year-Old
Leo Shliselberg hasn't let a cancer diagnosis get in the way of his daily swims. Read more
2016 Aug 24
Diagnosed with prostate cancer? Four big mistakes men are making
Jim Hu, M.D., discusses treatment options for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Read more
2016 Aug 23
$1.3M NIH grant funds brain development, cancer research
Ithaca member Richard Cerione, Ph.D., has received a grant to investigate the roles of two closely related signaling proteins in the growth and development of nerve cells and brain cancer. Read more
2016 Aug 23
$1M NIH grant helps researchers refine quick cancer test
A Cornell-developed solar-powered system will allow medical technicians to obtain biopsy samples in the field and easily administer reliable tests for Kaposi’s sarcoma. Read more
2016 Aug 22
Four postdocs honored with 2016 Tri-Institutional Breakout Awards
Jaffrey Lab member Kate Meyer, Ph.D., has been named one of four winners of the 2016 Breakout Awards. Read more
