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Dana Pe'er and Scott Lowe
Expansion of Cell-to-Cell Communication Drives the Early Development of Pancreatic Cancer, New Research in Mice Finds

New MSK research combined sophisticated genetically engineered mouse models and advanced computational methods to map the earliest cell states leading to pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common type of pancreatic cancer.
This image shows cancer cells (white) and pericytes (green) clinging to capillaries (red). The blue dots are nuclei.
In the Lab
Scientists Identify Growth Signal for Metastatic Cancer "Seeds"

Targeting this signal with drugs might be one way to stop cancers from spreading.
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MSK Research Highlights, October 31, 2023

New MSK research identifies a promising immunotherapy target for acute myeloid leukemia; decodes genetic differences in tumors from patients with African ancestry; and finds a virtual mind-body fitness program reduced hospitalizations for those in active cancer treatment. A clinical trial led by MSK also resulted in the approval of a new combination therapy for non-small cell lung cancer.
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MSK Research Highlights, June 18, 2025

New MSK research finds improving intestinal metabolism may help treat chronic inflammation and prevent cancer; shows how breast cancer resistance is linked to APOBEC3 enzymes; investigates opportunities for restoring sensitivity to endocrine therapy; and finds acupuncture may help prostate cancer survivors wake up less often at night to urinate.
Finding
Why Do Certain Chemotherapies Increase the Likelihood of Blood Cancer?

New research focuses on clonal hematopoiesis, an age-related blood condition that increases the risk of blood cancer.
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In the Lab
Scientists Create the First Human-Tumor-Derived Model for Studying Rectal Cancer

Scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering have created a model of rectal cancer using human-tumor-derived organoids.
Kenneth Offit
In the Clinic
Innovative Research Center Will Explore Hereditary Cancer Genes

MSK’s new Robert and Kate Niehaus Center for Inherited Cancer Genomics is using the latest in gene sequencing technologies to discover the inherited causes of cancer.
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Announcement
AACR Project GENIE Seeks to Advance Cancer Treatment

Eight leading cancer centers are coming together to share genomic sequencing data, in the hope of making faster progress in curing cancer.
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Honoring Survivors during National Cancer Survivor Month

it means to survive cancer and learn how MSK is honoring all cancer survivors this year during National Cancer Survivor Month.
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Study Shows Patients Are Less Active after Cancer Diagnosis

Learn why some patients are less physically active during and after treatment — plus, some tips from Jun Mao, Chief of the Integrative Medicine Service at MSK.