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Genetic Study Identifies Mutations in Pediatric Cancers

By Jim Stallard, MA, Writer/Editor | Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Memorial Sloan-Kettering researchers have performed the first large-scale genetic analysis of several pediatric cancers, identifying mutations and potential targets for therapies to treat the cancers.

Tags: Cancer Biology; Ewing Sarcoma; Cancer Genetics; Neuroblastoma; Pediatric Cancer Care; Personalized Medicine; Rhabdomyosarcoma; Research

In the Lab

Researchers Shed Light on Possible Cause of Infections in Cancer Patients

By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Friday, January 20, 2012

Infections are a common cause of complications in cancer patients. Now a Memorial Sloan-Kettering research team finds that a commonly prescribed antibiotic could increase susceptibility to a bacterial infection.

Tags: Cancer Care; Immunology; Research

Pictured: Major Trends in Modern Cancer Research Seminar

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Watch Videos from 2011 Major Trends in Modern Cancer Research Seminar

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Thursday, January 12, 2012

Hundreds of high school students and teachers attended our sixth annual Major Trends in Modern Cancer Research seminar to learn about cutting-edge biomedical research and to engage with leading scientists.

Tags: Education & Training; Research

Pictured: Isabelle Rivière, Michel Sadelain & Renier Brentjens

Feature

Cell-Based Therapies Show Promise

By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Years of innovative research, technology development, and facility expansion at Memorial Sloan-Kettering have led to several new experimental treatments for people with cancer.

Tags: Cell Engineering; Cell Therapy; Immunotherapy; Drug Discovery; Experimental Therapeutics; Research

Perspective

President Craig Thompson Reflects on 40-Year War on Cancer

By Craig Thompson, MD, President and CEO | Friday, December 23, 2011

Since the signing of the National Cancer Act in 1971, tremendous progress has been made in preventing and treating cancer—though challenges remain.

Tags: Cancer Care; Research

Profile

Genetic Causes of Blood Cancers Explored

By Jim Stallard, MA, Writer/Editor | Tuesday, December 20, 2011

German-born cancer biologist Hans-Guido Wendel is taking advantage of transformative advances in genomics technology to understand key genetic abnormalities in leukemia and lymphoma.

Tags: Cancer Biology; Cancer Genetics; Leukemias; Lymphomas; Research

In the Clinic

New Strategy Shows Promise for Treating Nasopharyngeal Cancer

By Eva Kiesler, PhD, Science Writer/Editor | Monday, December 19, 2011

People with cancer of the nasopharynx, an area behind the nose, may benefit from a new combination therapy, according to an international study led by Memorial Sloan-Kettering radiation oncologist Nancy Y. Lee.

Tags: Cancer Care; Targeted Therapy; Head & Neck Cancers; Research

Feature

Out of the Lab and into the World: Scientific and Medical Inventions Benefit Cancer Patients

By Eva Kiesler, PhD, Science Writer/Editor | Thursday, December 15, 2011

Memorial Sloan-Kettering scientists, physicians, and administrators are developing and commercializing research discoveries to generate more-effective and affordable cancer treatments.

Tags: Cancer Care; Medical Technology; Drug Discovery; Experimental Therapeutics; Research

Honor

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Researchers Appointed to Stand Up To Cancer Melanoma “Dream Team”

By Media Staff | Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Five Memorial Sloan-Kettering scientists have been appointed to a new research team dedicated to identifying targets for therapies to treat a certain form of melanoma.

Tags: Melanoma; Research

In the Lab

Findings Could Lead to the Development of a New Painkiller

By Eva Kiesler, PhD, Science Writer/Editor | Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Scientists have generated a compound that could potentially be used to create a new type of pain medication that may prevent the side effects of currently available painkillers.

Tags: Drug Discovery; Pain Management; Molecular Pharmacology; Research

In the Lab

Researchers Show Therapy Could Improve Stem Cell Transplants

By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Monday, December 12, 2011

A Memorial Sloan-Kettering study suggests that a new, experimental treatment could make bone marrow and stem cell transplantation safer and more effective.

Tags: Blood & Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation; Immunotherapy; Drug Discovery; Immunology; Research

In Memoriam

Lloyd J. Old, Champion of Using Cells to Fight Cancer, Dies at 78

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Sunday, December 4, 2011

Memorial Sloan-Kettering notes with sadness the death of Lloyd J. Old, who was internationally recognized as one of the founders and standard bearers of the field of tumor immunology.

Tags: Immunology; Research

Pictured: Breast tumor treated with paclitaxel

In the Lab

Research Suggests New Drugs Could Boost the Effectiveness of Chemotherapy

By Eva Kiesler, PhD, Science Writer/Editor | Friday, December 2, 2011

Recent findings by Memorial Sloan-Kettering investigators suggest it might be possible to improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy for breast cancer by combining the treatment with a new type of drug called a cathepsin inhibitor.

Tags: Cancer Biology; Cancer Genetics; Chemotherapy; Drug Discovery; Breast Cancer; Research

In the Lab

Researchers Discover Why New Melanoma Drug Stops Working

By Media Staff | Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Research led by investigators at Memorial Sloan-Kettering has identified a previously unknown mechanism of resistance to the newly approved melanoma drug vemurafenib.

Tags: Drug Discovery; Targeted Therapy; Melanoma; Research