Human Oncology & Pathogenesis Program

Our teams of physician-scientists are working to translate molecular insights into new treatments for cancer.

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As a member of HOPP, Ingo Mellinghoff cares for patients with brain cancer and also leads a laboratory focused on understanding the genetic causes of brain tumors.
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HOPP Progress Report

One of the goals of the Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program (HOPP) is to achieve progress in various areas of cancer research. In our 2006-2010 progress report, learn about our collaborations, innovations, and training that have had an impact on Memorial Sloan-Kettering and its patients.

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Charles Sawyers Elected President of the American Association for Cancer Research

Beginning in April 2013, physician-scientist Charles Sawyers will serve as President of the American Association for Cancer Research, the world’s oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research.

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Genetic Profiling Could Help Doctors Make More-Accurate Leukemia Prognoses

Researchers have identified a set of genetic abnormalities that can enhance prognostic accuracy and aid treatment selection for people with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).

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Pictured: Charles Sawyers & Howard Scher
New Medical Strides against Prostate Cancer

The success of an experimental prostate cancer treatment is an example of how academic research centers are playing a larger role in drug development, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Pictured: Charles Sawyers & Howard Scher
Pictured: Marc Ladanyi & Laetitia Borsu
Genetic Study Identifies Mutations in Pediatric Cancers

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.

Pictured: Marc Ladanyi & Laetitia Borsu