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2015 Nov 02

Genome sequencing of tumors are helping pathologist and physicians identify useful therapies for patients with unresponsive cancers

A recent study by Himisha Beltran, M.D., is highlighted as an example of the promise of precision medicine. Read more

2015 Oct 28

Targeting epigenetic switches may lead to novel therapies for B-cell lymphomas

Coverage of a presentation by Ari Melnick, M.D., at the recent Lymphoma & Myeloma 2015 meeting which featured many Weill Cornell organizers and investigators. Read more

2015 Oct 28

Cell stress response and fat and obesity gene linked

Samie Jaffrey and colleagues have discovered mechanisms that control the function of a fat and obesity gene while also answering a long-standing question about how cells respond to stress. Read more

2015 Oct 28

Tumor exosome protein signatures predict future organ sites of cancer spread

Findings by David Lyden and colleagues support Paget's "seed and soil" theory of metastasis Read more

2015 Oct 28

Clinical, molecular characteristics predict Richter’s syndrome risk factors, outcomes

Coverage of the recent Lymphoma & Myeloma 2015 meeting which featured many Weill Cornell organizers and investigators Read more

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

2015 Oct 27

Prostate cancer: SPOP the mutation

Christopher Barbieri and colleagues shed light on why prostate tumors with a mutation in a gene called SPOP have a high rearrangement frequency Read more

Former pediatric cancer patient Frank Paternoster

2015 Oct 27

Second Chance : A Life After Cancer

After surviving pediatric cancer, Frank Paternoster and his family share his deeply moving story. Read more

2015 Oct 27

Prigerson named as NCI Outstanding Investigator

Holly G. Prigerson, Ph.D has been named as a recipient of the NCI Outstanding Investigator Award for her end-of-life care research Read more

2015 Oct 25

Hodgkin lymphoma: Frontline brentuximab monotherapy promising for elderly patients

John P. Leonard, M.D., comments on a single-agent treatment for older patients with Hodgkin lymphoma. Read more

2015 Oct 23

New knowledge of how diseased cells make proteins may have applications to cancer research

Findings from the lab of Samie Jaffrey, Ph.D., about cap-independent translation in the mRNA of diseased cells IDs a novel pathway that could become a therapeutic target. Read more

2015 Oct 22

New insights into telomeres may have implications for cancer therapy

A team led by Neal Lue has discovered vulnerabilities in the ALT pathway that investigators might be able to harness for new targeted cancer therapies. Read more

2015 Oct 22

3-D organoids allow tests of lymphoma treatments

Leandro Cerchetti, Ari Melnick and Ithaca collaborators have created a revolutionary new model to study lymphoma. Read more

2015 Oct 22

Cantley team uncovers vulnerability that can be exploited to kill lung cancer cells

The Cantley lab has gained insight into how alterations in a key metabolic pathway drive non-small cell lung cancers and lead to poor prognosis in its patients. Read more

2015 Oct 22

Skinny Fat

Many normal-sized men and women have hidden inflamed fat just like obese individuals, which can potentially alter the risk of cancer or its progression, according to new studies by Andrew Dannenberg, M.D., and colleagues. Read more

2015 Oct 21

Novel agents improve MCL care, tumor profiling key to further advances

John Leonard presented his approach to the management and advances in treatment of mantle cell lymphoma at the inaugural ASH Meeting on Hematologic Malignancies. Read more

2015 Oct 21

A guide for the health care system

Gail Roboz, M.D., appeared on Good Morning America to discuss how patients can make sure they are getting the best care. Read more

2015 Oct 20

A discussion about treatments for CLL/SLL

Richard Furman, M.D., discusses advances in treatments for chronic lymphocytic leukemia Read more

2015 Oct 20

New guidelines for breast cancer screening

Rache Simmons, M.D., appeared on Fox 5 to discuss new mammogram recommendations. Read more

2015 Oct 20

Varmus honored by Research!America

Harold Varmus, M.D., is among several scientists honored as part of Research!America's 20th annual Advocacy Awards Read more

2015 Oct 19

New scientific director at Richard T. Silver, M.D. Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Center

Joseph Scandura, M.D., Ph.D., has been named Scientific Director of the Richard T. Silver, M.D. Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Center Read more

News

Genome sequencing of tumors are helping pathologist and physicians identify useful therapies for patients with unresponsive cancers

Targeting epigenetic switches may lead to novel therapies for B-cell lymphomas

Cell stress response and fat and obesity gene linked

Tumor exosome protein signatures predict future organ sites of cancer spread

Clinical, molecular characteristics predict Richter’s syndrome risk factors, outcomes

Prostate cancer: SPOP the mutation

Second Chance : A Life After Cancer

Prigerson named as NCI Outstanding Investigator

Hodgkin lymphoma: Frontline brentuximab monotherapy promising for elderly patients

New knowledge of how diseased cells make proteins may have applications to cancer research

New insights into telomeres may have implications for cancer therapy

3-D organoids allow tests of lymphoma treatments

Cantley team uncovers vulnerability that can be exploited to kill lung cancer cells

Skinny Fat

Novel agents improve MCL care, tumor profiling key to further advances

A guide for the health care system

A discussion about treatments for CLL/SLL

New guidelines for breast cancer screening

Varmus honored by Research!America

New scientific director at Richard T. Silver, M.D. Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Center

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