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Moonsoo Jin, Ph.D., has developed a way to track CAR-T cells in the body using a radiotracer

2017 Jan 27

GPS for CAR-T

Moonsoo M. Jin, Ph.D., and colleagues at the Molecular Imaging Innovations Institute, have developed a method to map infused T cells throughout the body, which could improve the safety and efficacy of immunotherapy. Read more

2017 Jan 25

We Are Weill Cornell Medicine: Dr. Heather Yeo

Heather Yeo, M.D., is a featured faculty member in the #WeAreWCM campaign. Read more

2017 Jan 25

A prostate cancer that sidesteps therapy

Feature about the work of Himisha Beltran, M.D., to uncover the evolution of aggressive forms of prostate cancer. Read more

2017 Jan 18

Cantley named as NCI Outstanding Investigator

Meyer director Lewis Cantley will receive $4.2 million over 7 years to continue his research into PI3K and cancer metabolism. Read more

2017 Jan 17

Ofatumumab improves overall response in Waldenström macroglobulinemia

A study by Richard Furman, M.D., found that ofatumumab may be a non-chemotherapeutic option for patients with Waldenström macroglobulinemia. Read more

Innovation from Weill Cornell Medicine scientists + the best medical care from NewYork-Presbyterian doctors puts Meyer Cancer Center first in NYC cancer care.

2017 Jan 17

My visit to the medical Holodeck

Feature about the use of virtual reality for cancer research at Weill Cornell Medicine. Read more

2017 Jan 13

Anti-science culture is growing, say Nobel Laureates

Harold Varmus, M.D., warned against the "anti-science movement" during a visit to India for the Nobel Prize Series. Read more

2017 Jan 12

Exploring epigenetic therapy for aggressive prostate cancer

With the help of a 2016 Lori Milken–PCF Young Investigator Award from the Prostate Cancer Foundation, Loredana Puca, Ph.D., is studying the genomic characteristics of neuroendocrine prostate cancer and whether it might be possible to develop an epigenetic therapy to treat it. Read more

cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal, vulvar, carcinosarcoma, leiomyosarcoma, mullerian tumors

2017 Jan 11

Weill/NYP support updated HPV vaccine recommendations

NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine are among the nation’s top healthcare institutions in supporting revised vaccination guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the human papillomavirus (HPV). Read more

Lewis Cantley, Ph.D., and Kristy Richards, M.D., Ph.D. are collaborating to combat cancer at Cornell and Weill Cornell Medicine

2017 Jan 09

'Radical collaboration' sets its sights on cancer treatment

Lewis C. Cantley, Ph.D., and Kristy Richards, Ph.D., M.D. are collaborating to revamp the ways cancer drugs can be researched, tested and approved. Read more

2017 Jan 05

Tailored organoid may help unravel immune response mystery

An Ithaca-NYC team has developed a modular immune organoid that can replicate the anatomical structures found within lymph nodes to mimic the early stages of a germinal center, where B cell differentiation and initiation of immunological responses take place during infection. Read more

2017 Jan 05

When should you be screened? Important cancer tests you shouldn't miss

Felice Schnoll-Sussman, M.D., appeared on the TODAY Show to review cancer screening guidelines by age Read more

2017 Jan 04

Copper toned research trial offers new hope in finding a cure for cancer

TV coverage of Linda Vahdat's copper depletion trial, and the crowdfunding initiative she has started to fund it. Read more

2017 Jan 04

Softening of tumor tissue could aid in cancer drug delivery

An Ithaca-NYC team has found that the stiffening of the matrix surrounding a metastatic tumor plays a key role in the vascular makeup of the tumor that promotes tumor growth and mobility by keeping drugs out. Read more

2016 Dec 29

Incidence of metastatic prostate cancer in older men increases following drop in PSA screening

The incidence of metastatic prostate cancer in older men is rising after reaching an all-time low in 2011, according to new research from Jim Hu, M.D. Read more

2016 Dec 28

Breast center launches innovative crowdfunding campaign to fund clinical trial

Linda Vahdat, M.D., is turning to the public to help fund a trial for a new triple negative breast cancer treatment involving a simple oral medication that reduces copper levels in the patient’s body Read more