Peter Scardino Named Chairman of Surgery
Peter Scardino, MD, a urologic surgeon and internationally recognized authority on prostate cancer, has been named the new Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering. Dr. Scardino, whose appointment became effective July 1, replaces the esteemed surgeon Murray Brennan, MD, who recently stepped down from the post after more than 20 years.
New Stem Cell Research Grants Announced
The Tri-Institutional Stem Cell Initiative, comprised of three leading New York City biomedical research institutions -- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, The Rockefeller University, and Weill Medical College of Cornell University -- has announced the first wave of stem cell research projects to be funded through a $50 million gift from The Starr Foundation. The gift was announced on May 23, 2005.
Charles Sawyers Named First Chairman of Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program
Physician-scientist Charles L. Sawyers has been appointed Chairman of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's new Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program (HOPP) and the first incumbent of the Marie Josée and Henry R. Kravis Chair. HOPP will capitalize on recent advances in understanding cancer cell biology and in the development of molecularly targeted drugs and other rationally based interventions. It will bring together physician-scientists from various clinical and scientific disciplines to conduct cutting-edge translational research across many types of cancer.
Link Between Childhood Chemotherapy and Rare Kidney Cancer Found
A multi-institutional study led by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center suggests a link between childhood chemotherapy and development of a type of kidney cancer. Although this particular cancer is very rare, the research helps illustrate the importance of studying the long-term side effects of cancer treatment, particularly as more people survive the disease.
Reducing Levels of a Certain Protein May Speed Recovery from Cancer Treatment
Memorial Sloan-Kettering investigators have uncovered new clues about what controls the number of hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells and how these cells form the various types of mature circulating blood cells. The research was led by physician-scientist Stephen D. Nimer.
New Clues Uncovered about Mechanism by which Genetic Material Is Copied
Memorial Sloan-Kettering researchers have gained new insight into the mechanism by which a cell copies its genetic material prior to cell division, a process known as DNA replication. Conducted by molecular biology graduate student Ryan C. Heller and Kenneth J. Marians, Chairman of the Molecular Biology Program, the research was published in the February issue of Nature.
CancerSmart Webcast: The Latest in Colorectal Cancer: Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment
Watch as Memorial Sloan-Kettering experts -- Dr. Winawer, Dr. Saltz, and Dr. Weiser -- discuss the latest advances in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer.
WWW Gateway -- Cancer-Related Information Resources
To help cancer patients and their families find the best, most reliable cancer-related online resources, Memorial Sloan-Kettering has created its WWW Gateway -- Cancer-Related Resources on Other Web Sites.
