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September 19, 2006

Four of Memorial Sloan-Kettering's leading researchers highlight current cancer research, explaining how the latest developments in genetics, chemistry, and other areas of science contribute to better treatments for cancer patients.

These lectures are available with the Windows Media Player, QuickTime for Macs, or MP3 download. Download the Windows Media Player for free from Windows Media and QuickTime for Macs from Apple. To watch these lectures on your iPod, download iTunes for free from Apple.

Introduction by Memorial Sloan-Kettering President Harold Varmus
Harold Varmus
Harold Varmus
President, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Harold Varmus, co-recipient of the 1989 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, has served as the President of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center since January 2000.

Dr. Varmus introduces the seminar's three senior investigators.

Running Time: 9:52

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New Methods for Fighting Metastasis
Joan Massagué
Joan Massagué
Chair, Cancer Biology and Genetics Program

Joan Massagué is an internationally recognized leader in the fields of cancer metastasis (the spread of cancers in the body) and growth factors that regulate cell behavior.

In this lecture, Dr. Massagué explains how scientists and clinicians in Memorial Sloan-Kettering laboratories are developing new ways to fight metastasis.

Running Time: 34:04

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New Models for Cancer Drug Discovery and Development
David Scheinberg
David Scheinberg
Chair, Molecular Pharmacology and Chemistry Program

Here at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, David Scheinberg is pursuing the development of novel targeted cancer therapies, including antibodies and vaccines.

In this lecture, Dr. Scheinberg explains how new therapies are being discovered and developed into effective cancer treatments.

Running Time: 27:40

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The Promise of Molecularly Targeted Cancer Therapy
Charles Sawyers
Chair, Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program

A physician-scientist and Chair of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program, Charles Sawyers, studies how signaling pathway abnormalities in cancer cells can be exploited as targets for new cancer drugs.

In this lecture, Dr. Sawyers discusses how recent success with targeted therapy is changing the way we hope to treat other cancers.

Running Time: 23:54

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Students Ask Memorial Sloan-Kettering Investigators Questions
Students line up to ask questions
Students ask questions

Listen to students ask our scientists questions about research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and current cancer topics.

Running Time: 25:33

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