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Education
Group of diverse college students on roof of building.
MSK’s Summer Cancer Research Program Gives Opportunity to Diverse College Students

A summer program offers college students from underrepresented communities a chance to get valuable research experience.
MSK social worker Sabrina Feldman places a reassuring hand on patient Bobbie Walker's shoulder as they talk
Facing Cancer Alone Doesn’t Have to Feel Lonely

In their 60-year love story, Bobbie and Barbara went through multiple cancers together. Now MSK social worker Sabrina Feldman is helping Bobbie to find new meaning, connection, and comfort, as he continues treatment without Barbara by his side.
In the Clinic
Gynecologic surgeon Dennis Chi
6 Things Women Should Know About Ovarian Cancer

Dennis Chi lists the most important things to remember about ovarian cancer.
Feature
Amy Speck
Robotic Neurosurgery at MSK Speeds Recovery From Some Spinal Tumors

MSK surgeons have regularly used robotic surgery since 2007 to remove certain tumors in the chest and abdominal cavity. Now they are using robotic surgery to remove noncancerous tumors of the spine.
Caregiving
Patient standing next to MSK oncologist Dr. Leonard Wexler, both smiling
New Program to Get a Better Night’s Sleep in the Hospital

Read about an MSK pilot study that could help patients get better sleep in the hospital overnight.
An MSK scientists works in the lab
MSK Research Highlights, August 13, 2024

New MSK research found patients with non-small cell lung cancer brain metastases may benefit from up-front stereotactic radiosurgery; identified a connection between antibiotic use and autoimmune diseases; and uncovered a previously unknown structural role for messenger RNAs in the cytoplasm of cells.
MSK neuro-oncologist Ingo Mellinghoff
FDA Approves Drug for Low-Grade Glioma With IDH Gene Mutation

A new drug could be an effective treatment for some people with low-grade glioma.
In the Clinic
Dr. Sandra D'Angelo
FDA Approves First Engineered Cell Therapy for Treating Rare Sarcoma

The FDA has approved an engineered cell therapy called afamitresgene autoleuecel (Tecelra®, also known as afami-cel) for treating advanced synovial sarcoma. The clinical trials resulting in the drug’s approval were led by Dr. Sandra D’Angelo of MSK.
MSK lab coat
MSK Researchers Discover Source of Deadly Fungal Infections in Bone Marrow Transplant Patients, New Study Finds

A team of researchers led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and collaborators at Emory University are shedding new light on deadly fungal infections that develop in bone marrow transplant patients.
Article
MSK hematologic oncologist Lia Palomba talking to patient.
FDA Approves CAR T Cell Treatment for Resistant Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Learn how MSK researchers led the way in the approval of a new mantle cell lymphoma CAR T cell treatment.