The University of Alabama’s newest cancer-killing cyclotron was installed
On Mar. 5, 2019, Emma, the 90-ton cyclotron which is the centerpiece of the new proton therapy initiative…
The FDA approved new formulation of Herceptin for subcutaneous use
On Feb. 28, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved trastuzumab and hyaluronidase-oysk injection,for subcutaneous use…
Government of Canada and partners invested $18 million in crucial microbiome research
On Jan. 30, 2019, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $18 million over five years in…
Karmanos Cancer Institute awarded President’s Trophy by McLaren Health Care system
On Jan. 24, 2019, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Institute received the President’s Trophy from McLaren Health Care system,…
Pascal Biosciences commenced cannabinoid testing of human volunteers and patients
On Jan. 24, 2019, Pascal Biosciences announced the testing of cannabinoids in human subjects for its immune stimulatory…
Researchers discovered way to kill dormant, hiding breast cancer cells, an avenue for preventing relapse
On Jan. 21, 2019, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center announced finding a way to essentially smother…
Masonic Cancer Center researchers received $1.4 million in grants for ovarian cancer research
On Jan. 18, 2019 Masonic Cancer Center researchers received $1.4 million in grants for ovarian cancer research from…
Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University awarded prestigious LAPS grant
On Dec. 20, 2018, the Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University were awarded the prestigious LAPS Grant…
The UK announced sequencing 100,000 whole genomes in the National Health Service
On Dec. 15, 2018, Genomics England announced the 100,000 Genomes Project, done in partnership with National Health Service…
Washington University School of Medicine gifted $20 million to boost multiple myeloma research
On Nov. 29, 2018, St. Louis native Rodger Riney and his wife, Paula, donated $20 million to research…
Canadian Cancer Trials Group announced IND.234 clinical trial using liquid biopsy technology for prostrate cancer screening
On Nov. 27, 2018, the Canadian Cancer Trials Group announced the IND.234 clinical trial, the first of its…
Pascal Biosciences announced optimization of cannabinoid-derived drug candidates to kill glioblastoma cells
On Nov. 15, 2018, Pascal Biosciences announced the peer reviewed publication of their licensed cannabinoid-derived drug program for…
Prime Minister Trudeau announced federal funding for the Institute for Advanced Medical Isotopes
On Nov. 13, 2018, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced federal funding for the Institute for Advanced Medical…
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City of Hope, TGen announced letter of intent to build cell therapy manufacturing facility in Phoenix area
On Nov. 1, 2018, City of Hope, and its affiliate, Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), announced a letter…
Pascal Biosciences and the University of Washington announced exclusive license agreement to develop cannabinoid-based medicine for cancer
On Oct. 30, 2018, Pascal Biosciences announced the Company had entered into an exclusive license agreement with the…
The National Cancer Institute awarded a $10.7 million grant to Abramson Cancer Center to study CAR T cells in solid tumors
On Oct. 22, 2018, the National Cancer Institute awarded a $10.7 million five year grant to Abramson Cancer…
Siteman Cancer Center to offer newest form of proton therapy
On Oct. 22, 2018, the Siteman Cancer Center announced a second proton therapy system that would incorporate pencil-beam…
The prevalence of U.S. adult smoking declined to 19.3 percent in 2017
On Nov. 9, 2918, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported an estimated 47.4 million…
FDA approved expanded use of Gardasil 9 vaccine to include adults 27 through 45 years old
On Oct. 5, 2018, the FDA announced it had approved a supplemental application for Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus…
St Jude and World Health Organization announce a five-year collaboration to transform cancer care
On Sept. 27, 2018, St.ï¾ Jude Children’s Hospital and the World Health Organization announced a five-year collaboration to transform…
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas announced the formation of the 2018 Texas Cancer Plan
On Sept. 25, 2018, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced the formation of the…
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Knight Cancer Research Building opened a new era in cancer research
On Sept. 7, 2018, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced the official completion of the Knight Cancer…
The CPRIT established the Collaborative Action Program for Liver Cancer
On Aug. 29, 2018, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced it would invest up…
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas announced surpassed $2 billion in grants to fight cancer
On Aug. 24, 2018, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced it passed a $2…
Emory University and GeoVax Labs partnered to develop a vaccine for HPV
On Aug. 2, 2018, Emory University and GeoVax Labs partnered to develop a vaccine for HPV, with an…
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Keck School of Medicine announced $26.5 million grant to fund firstï¾ large-scale study on African-American men with prostate cancer
On Jul. 17, 2018, the Keck School of Medicine of USC announced that it was leading a $26.5…
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The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center opened
On Jun. 5, 2018, a new flagship cancer center was established as the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer…
TAILOR trial found most women with early breast cancer do not benefit from chemotherapy
On Jun. 3, 2018, findings were reported from the groundbreaking Trial Assigning Individualized Options for Treatment (Rx), or…
CPRIT announced a new Early Translational Research Award to combat cancer
On May 31, 2018, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced a new Early Translational…
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Cancer registry managed by Keck School of Medicine of USC received $43.7 million award
On May 21, 2018, the National Cancer Institute awarded Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris…