2015 Jul 07
All aboard: Will molecular tumor boards help cancer patients?
Mark Rubin, M.D., director of the Institute for Precision Medicine, discusses molecular tumor boards. Read more
2015 Jul 07
Varmus returns to his roots in cancer genetics
Harold Varmus, M.D., discusses his career and the future of cancer care in interviews with JAMA and Scientific American. Read more
2015 Jul 07
Absence of tumor-suppressing gene derails DNA replication
If tumor-suppressor gene PTEN has mutated or is absent, the DNA replication process derails and can lead to cancer development, according to a new study by Wen Shen, Ph.D. Read more
2015 Jul 04
Doublets match triplet regimens in transplant-ineligible myeloma
Double-drug therapy may be just as effective as triple-drug therapy, with less toxicity, for some patients with transplant-ineligible multiple myeloma, according to a study by Ruben Niesvizky, M.D. Read more
2015 Jul 02
A new method to diagnose an aggressive prostate cancer subset
Himisha Beltran, M.D., developed an 81-gene classifier that enables diagnosis of the complex and variable neuroendocrine subclass of treatment-resistant prostate cancer. Read more
2015 Jul 01
A new angle: Attacking DIPG
Mark Souweidane, M.D., is on the front lines of research into DIPG, a rare brain tumor that kills 250 children every year in North America. Read more
2015 Jun 30
Changing Treatment Landscape in CLL
The treatment landscape for individuals with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has evolved dramatically over the past few years, according to Richard Furman, M.D. Read more
2015 Jun 29
Glimcher among Crain's "Most Powerful Women of 2015"
Dean Laurie Glimcher, M.D., made the list of Crain's New York Business Most Powerful Women 2015. Read more
2015 Jun 25
Promising results for new AML treatment
Gail Roboz, M.D., comments on the results of a phase III study of a new treatment for secondary acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Read more
2015 Jun 23
Tumors' mechanical properties affect protein production
Study into the mechanisms of tissue stiffening prompts discoveries about cellular splicing of key proteins. Read more
2015 Jun 18
At the top: 21 Meyer members make NY Mag list
Many members of the Meyer Cancer Center were among the 1,282 New York area physicians on the New York magazine "Top Doctors" list Read more
2015 Jun 18
A single gene turns colorectal cancer cells back into normal tissue in mice
Cancer cells can be coaxed to turn back into normal tissue simply by reactivating a single gene, according to a paper by Lukas Dow. Read more
2015 Jun 16
A great IDEA: Mentorship program inspires international collaboration
A visit to Weill gave young Algerian doctor Khaoula Mazouzi a glimpse into how multidisciplinary clinical care and translational research is conducted Read more
2015 Jun 15
Two Weill winners of inaugural Breakout Awards
Dilek Colak and Costas Lyssiotis have received prizes as part of the Tri-Institutional Breakout Awards for Junior Investigators Read more
2015 Jun 15
eConsent coming to Weill cancer clinics
The Joint Clinical Trials Office has contracted with a California company to develop an electronic informed consent program for oncology patients at Weill Cornell Medical College and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Read more
2015 Jun 12
Diets don't cut breast cancer risk
Andrew Dannenberg, M.D., penned an invited commentary about the relationship between obesity and breast cancer risk Read more
2015 Jun 11
Glimcher lab identifies immune trigger in ovarian cancer
Cell study sheds light on how ovarian cancer halts body's natural defense against tumor Read more
2015 Jun 10
Engineers create a synthetic immune organ that produces antibodies
Engineers in Ithaca, working in conjunction with Leandro Cerchietti, M.D., have created a functional, synthetic immune organ that can convert B cells into germinal centers. Read more
2015 Jun 05
Meyer expertise showcased at ASCO15
Meyer Cancer Center members contributed to the conversation at one of the world's biggest cancer conventions. Read more
2015 Jun 03
Helping the poor fight cancer
Profile of radiation oncologist Dattatreyudu Nori Read more
