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May 17, 2024
Gut bacteria boost immune response to fight tumors
Microbe enhances cancer immunotherapy in mouse study.
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May 10, 2024
$5 million grant supports innovative immunotherapies against blood cancers
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society supports trials in cell-based immunotherapies, cancer vaccines.
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April 30, 2024
Karam named head of radiation oncology department
Innovative physician-scientist specializing in head and neck, pancreatic cancers also known as influential mentor.
News Release
March 28, 2024
Some sarcoma patients improve with T cell immunotherapy
Strategy effective against some rare, aggressive sarcomas with no other treatment options.
News Release
March 6, 2024
Preventing early-onset colorectal cancers aim of $25 million award
School of Medicine leads international team funded by Cancer Grand Challenges.
News Release
March 4, 2024
Schwarz named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist Scholar
Innovative radiation oncologist noted for research to develop treatments for deadly gynecologic cancers, heart conditions.
Medical Campus & Community
February 27, 2024
DiPersio honored with E. Donnall Thomas lectureship
Honor recognizes physician or scientist who has contributed to advancing knowledge in blood, marrow transplantation.
February 26, 2024
Washington University joins NIH cancer screening clinical trials network
New network to evaluate emerging technologies in diverse populations.
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February 22, 2024
Medicare approves genetic test for solid tumors
Test can quickly identify treatable cancer mutations, guide precision therapy.
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February 20, 2024
New cell-based immunotherapy offered for melanoma
FDA approved treatment via Accelerated Approval pathway.
News Release
February 14, 2024
Brain tumors: Fighting with targeted tools
To understand and treat brain tumors we have to attack them from different angles, and tailor therapy to each patient.
Outlook Magazine
February 6, 2024
NIH grant to fund radiation oncology center on Medical Campus
School named part of national network focused on biology of irradiated tumors.
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January 26, 2024
Breast cancer rates increasing among younger women
Analyzing rates by age, race, tumor characteristics could inform prevention strategies.
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December 5, 2023
Schreiber receives scientific innovator award
Immunobiologist honored for contributions to the field of cancer immunology.
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November 1, 2023
Epigenome’s role in cancer revealed in new study
Epigenetics of cancer critical in understanding tumor initiation, growth and spreading.
News Release
October 17, 2023
Pancreatic cancer research, clinical trials supported with $10.9 million NCI grant
Researchers receive prestigious SPORE grant for pancreatic cancer.
News Release
September 14, 2023
Comprehensive Head & Neck Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center
Washington University physicians provide multispecialty, cutting-edge, expert care to patients while advancing the field through innovative research.
News Release
September 8, 2023
Pachynski, Choi receive research scholar awards
American Cancer Society supports oncology projects.
September 5, 2023
$11.6 million grant supports innovative research in endometrial cancer
NCI SPORE grant aimed at improving prevention, treatment, reducing disparities.
News Release
August 31, 2023
Obituary: Carlos A. Perez, MD, professor emeritus of radiation oncology, 88
Radiation oncologist made groundbreaking contributions to field.
Obituaries
August 14, 2023
Scientists reveal how proteins drive growth of multiple cancer types
Understanding of molecular basis of cancer may lead to new therapies.
News Release
August 10, 2023
Siteman earns prestigious merit extension from National Cancer Institute
Recognizes excellence in cancer care, prevention, research, training, outreach.
News Release
June 9, 2023
Study reveals how treatment-resistant prostate cancer provides its own hormonal fuel
Findings, in mice, suggest potential treatment strategy.
News Release
May 23, 2023
Mullen to participate in NCI surgeon-scientist program
Will train with other surgeon-scientists with aim of furthering work in cancer research.
National Leaders
May 22, 2023
Siteman Cancer Center launches cancer screening initiative to address racial disparities
Initiative includes educational campaign, opportunities for free prostate cancer screenings in St. Louis area.
News Release
May 15, 2023
Podcast: Making connections through storytelling
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' visits an event connecting trainees and faculty through their stories.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
May 5, 2023
Change in breast density over time linked to cancer risk
Monitoring density in each breast could help assess risk.
News Release
May 3, 2023
Red flags indicate risk for early-onset colorectal cancer
Recognizing signs and symptoms earlier could reduce diagnostic delays, improve survival.
News Release
April 17, 2023
Investigational drug may improve stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma patients
If approved, drug could change standard care.
News Release
April 13, 2023
Grant supports training physician-scientists in cancer research
Funding aims to increase number of physicians driving innovative research in oncology.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release
March 31, 2023
Jumping genes in cancer cells open door to new immunotherapies
Analysis of 33 tumor types identifies new immunotherapy targets.
News Release
March 22, 2023
White receives national hospice physician award
Honor recognizes dedication to palliative medicine in hospice setting.
National Leaders
March 21, 2023
Link named oncology division director
Leukemia specialist is leader in research, patient care.
News Release
March 10, 2023
Dahiya named to international brain tumor working committee
Expert on diagnostic and prognostic markers for brain tumors.
National Leaders
March 8, 2023
Two-pronged immunotherapy eliminates metastatic breast cancer in mice
Suggests a new approach for treating breast cancers that have spread to bone.
News Release
February 16, 2023
Cancer patients who don’t respond to immunotherapy lack crucial immune cells
Boosting such cells may help more patients benefit from immunotherapy.
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