Emory University’s Chemical Biology Discovery Center became part of the NCI Chemical Biology Consortium (CBC)
In Mar. 2009, Emory University’s Chemical Biology Discovery Center became part of the NCI Chemical Biology Consortium (CBC),…
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National Cancer Institute study provided clues about how cancer cells develop resistance to chemotherapy drug
On Sept. 14, 2008, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) researchers and colleagues have shown that increased expression of…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Genomics | Neurology | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
The National Cancer Institute Cancer Genome Atlas reported first results of comprehensive study of brain tumors
On Sept. 4, 2008, the Cancer Genome Atlas reported first results of comprehensive study of brain tumors. This…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Genomics | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
National Cancer Institute mouse studies identified gene that may influence metastasis risk in breast cancer
On Apr. 29, 2008, National Cancer Institute (NCI) researchers identified a pattern of gene activity in mice that…
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National Cancer Institute reported changes in adult stem cells may underlie disease associated with accelerated aging
On Mar. 2, 2008, Adult stem cells may provide an explanation for the cause of a Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria…
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University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 2008, the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCC) received NCI designation, a…
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St. ﾠJude Children’s Research Hospital received NCI comprehensive center designation
In 2008, the St.ﾠ Jude Children’s Research Hospital received National Cancer Institute (NCI) comprehensive center designation. St.ﾠJude Children’s…
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The Cancer Therapy & Research Center became part of the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
On Dec. 6, 2007, the Cancer Therapy & Research Center became part of the UT Health Science Center…
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National Cancer Institute developed more accurate method of estimating invasive breast cancer risk in African americans
On Nov. 27, 2007, a new National Cancer Institute (NCI) model for calculating invasive breast cancer risk, called…
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Biology | Diagnostics | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Pharmaceutical | Radiology | Therapeutics
National Cancer Institute Annual Report to the Nation finds cancer death rate decline doubling
on Oct. 15, 2007, the annual report from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) showed that cancer death rates…
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National Cancer Institute symposium showcased HIV/AIDS research
On Oct. 2, 2007, the National Cancer Institute held a symposium to showcase several important historic achievements in…
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The Stanford Cancer Institute became a NCI Designated Cancer Center
On Sept. 23, 2007, the Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI) was awarded “cancer center” designation from the National Cancer…
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Winship Cancer Institute received a 5-year, $12.5 million SPORE grant in head and neck cancer
On Sept. 10, 2007, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) awarded a five-year, $12.5 million Specialized Program of Research…
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National Cancer Institute reported risk of lymphoma increases with Hepatitis C virus infection
On May 8, 2007, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) reported that people infected with the hepatitis C virus…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Genomics | Life Science History | NIH | Oncology
National Cancer Institute researchers discovered common variation in a gene segment that increases risk for prostate cancer
On Apr. 1, 2007, National Cancer Institute (NCI) researchers report that a set of genetic variations in at…
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National Cancer Control Month created by U.S. Congress
In 2007, the U.S. Congress declared May National Cancer Control Month, an opportunity to educate all Americans about…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Genomics | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics | Women's Health
NIH announced two integral components of the Cancer Genome Atlas Pilot Project
On Oct. 16, 2006, the Cancer Genome Atlas program, created by National Cancer Institute and the National Human…
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National Cancer Institute researchers developed a new model for estimating the 5-year risk of melanoma
On Sept. 1, 2006, National Cancer Institute (NCI) researchers developed a new model for estimating the 5-year risk…
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John E. Niederhuber became the thirteenth director of the National Cancer Institute
On Sept. 1, 2006, President Bush appointed John E. Niederhuber, M.D., to be the 13th director of the…
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National Cancer Institute researchers discovered unique pattern of gene activity that predict liver cancer spread
On Aug. 14, 2006, National Cancer Institute (NCI) researchers announced they had found a unique pattern of activity…
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Siteman Cancer Center was selected to be part of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
On Mar. 22, 2006, the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington School of Medicine in St….
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NCI launched TAILORx trial to determine whether gene expression patterns in early-stage breast cancer can distinguish women at high risk of recurrence
In 2006, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) launched the TAILORx trial to determine whether gene expression patterns in…
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The Winship Cancer Institute received a $7.9 million, 5-year grant from the NCI to study cell signaling in lung cancer
In 2006, the Winship Cancer Institute received a $7.9 million P01 5-year grant from the Cancer Institute (NCI)…
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Diagnostics | Disease | Genomics | Oncology | Therapeutics
NCI and NHGRI launched effort to accelerate understanding molecular basis of cancer with genome analysis
On Dec. 13, 2005, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Human Genome Research Institute launched a…
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Karmanos Cancer Institute became Michigan’s first and only independent hospital exclusively for cancer patients
On Dec. 1, 2005, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute became Michigan’s first and only independent hospital exclusively…
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National Cancer Institute launched a cancer biorepository pilot project to standardize biospecimen collection
On Nov. 7, 2005, the National Cancer Institute launched a cancer biorepository pilot project designed to standardize biospecimen…
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Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer showed cancer death rates dropped from 1993-2002
On Oct. 5, 2005, the National Cancer Institute’s Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer,…
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The National Cancer Institute approved a $10 million award for OHSU Cancer Institute
On Jul. 18, 2005, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced receipt of a five-year, $10 million award…
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Biotechnology | Disease | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
The Patient Navigator Outreach and Chronic Disease Prevention Act amended the Public Health Service Act
On Jun. 29, 2005, the Patient Navigator Outreach and Chronic Disease Prevention Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-18) amended…
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The National Cancer Institute announced the Community Networks Program
On May 6, 2005, the National Cancer Institute announced the Community Networks Program (CNP), a 5-year initiative to…
