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Zhi “Zack” Zheng
2025 GSK Chairman’s Prize Recognizes Research on DNA Double-Strand Breaks

This year's GSK Chairman’s Prize was awarded to Zhi “Zack” Zheng for his research on the SPO11 protein, which creates double-strand breaks in DNA.
Dr. Robin Mendelsohn
Is Shield a Good Colorectal Cancer Screening Blood Test? Hear From an MSK Expert 

MSK experts say the Shield blood test is not the best way to detect colorectal cancer and instead recommend colonoscopy or a stool test for those who can’t have a colonoscopy.
MSK breast medical oncologist Sherry Shen, MD, facing the camera and talking to a patient.
Controlling Weight Gain During Breast Cancer, Including New Research Into Ozempic and Related Weight-Loss Drugs

Learn how to control weight gain during and after breast cancer treatment, from experts at MSK.
Memorial Sloan Kettering medical oncologist Eileen O'Reilly
Vaccine Targeting KRAS in Pancreatic and Colorectal Cancer Shows Promise

Read about a therapeutic vaccine that could potentially prevent certain pancreatic and colorectal cancers from returning.
An MSK researcher points to a scientific image on a screen
MSK Research Highlights, August 8, 2025

New MSK research develops a powerful new resource for studying gene regulation across eukaryotes; uncovers how “jumping genes” can drive cancer growth; describes how an unexpected oxygen sensor regulates ferroptosis; establishes a technique to map chromatin architecture in 3D; creates new models for studying schizophrenia-associated defects; and finds transcription factor 19 is critical for the responses of natural killer cells to viral infection.
Fiber-rich foods including nuts, seeds, lentils, and whole-grain pasta arranged against white backdrop
What is "Fibermaxxing"? How a High-Fiber Diet Can Help Prevent Cancer

Experts in nutrition and cancer at MSK explain what a high-fiber diet looks like — and why it may lower your risk of developing certain cancers.
A patient receiving a manual thyroid exam with gloved hands
Latest Treatments and Research at MSK To Treat Thyroid Cancer in 2025 

Learn about some of the latest treatments for thyroid cancer and clinical trials that have been led by researchers from MSK.
A painting by MSK patient Maggie Chess showing colorful brushstrokes breaking through a turquoise foreground
Remarkable Recovery From Brain Tumor Surgery Unlocks a Rare Artistic Talent

Following surgery to remove NF2 tumors in her brain, MSK patient Maggie Chess developed a sudden passion and talent for abstract painting, a rare outcome that has transformed her life.
MSK surgeon and urologic cancer specialist Eugene Pietzak
UTI or Cancer: What To Know About Blood in the Urine

Learn what blood in the urine may mean, and why you should never ignore it.
MSK physician-scientist Christopher Klebanoff in lab looking at slide.
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Why Does CAR T Cell Therapy Fail? MSK Research Points to FAS-L Proteins

Read about a new discovery that could lead to more powerful cell-based therapies for cancer.