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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), The Rockefeller University, and Weill Cornell Medicine today announced that the Tri-Institutional Therapeutics Discovery Institute, Inc. (Tri-I TDI) has renewed its collaborations with partners Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Takeda) and Bridge Medicines.
Atefeh Riazi Named as Chief Information Officer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has appointed Atefeh “Atti” Riazi as Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role, Ms. Riazi will develop and implement an enterprise-wide, long-term strategic information technology (IT) plan and oversee the integration of data and technology resources across the organization.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Appoints Roxanne Taylor as Chief Marketing and Communication Officer

During 23 years with Accenture, Ms. Taylor helped transform the global technology and consulting firm into one of the world’s leading brands.
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A New Era of Care: The David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to Open in January 2020

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today celebrated the opening of a $1.5 billion state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility with government officials, members of the Boards of Overseers and Managers, and staff. Opening for patient care next month, the 750,000-square-foot building is the institution’s — and the city’s — largest freestanding cancer care facility. The David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is a healing community dedicated to patient-centered care, made possible by a landmark donation and a pioneering vision that signifies a new era of cancer care.
Young Investigators Named Winners of 2019 Paul Marks Prize for Cancer Research

MSK award recognizes promising investigators for their efforts in advancing cancer research.
Neuro-Oncologist Lisa M. DeAngelis Has Been Named Physician-in-Chief and Chief Medical Officer of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

After an extensive nationwide search, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) announced today that Lisa M. DeAngelis has been named Physician-in-Chief and Chief Medical Officer. A leading expert in brain cancer, Dr. DeAngelis previously served as Chair of the Department of Neurology and was co-founder of MSK’s Brain Tumor Center during her 30-plus-year tenure at the institution.
Study on Sexual Harassment and Gender Disparities Among Gynecologic Oncologists Highlighted in ASCO’s 2019 Press Program

Researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) shared new data from a survey of members of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) showing that sexual harassment and observed gender discrimination continue to be significant issues in the medical community. The results of the study found that more than 60 percent of gynecologic oncologists had experienced sexual harassment, while only 10 percent of survey respondents reported the incident. The findings were presented as part of the press program for this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
Michael P. Harrington Named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Michael P. Harrington has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). Mr. Harrington currently serves as the Associate Chief Financial Officer at the Cleveland Clinic. His appointment concludes a national search to identify a successor for MSK’s current CFO, Michael Gutnick, who will retire after 42 years of exemplary service to MSK.
Cancer Care Redefined: Memorial Sloan Kettering Unveils New Nassau County Site

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) announced its recommitment to communities across Long Island today with the dedication of MSK Nassau, a light-filled 114,000-square-foot outpatient cancer treatment facility centrally located along Hempstead Turnpike. MSK’s newest location, and its third on Long Island, will open for patient care on April 8 with more than 180 dedicated medical and professional staff, all of whom are MSK employees.
The Starr Foundation Reaffirms Support for Stem Cell Research with $50 Million Gift

The Starr Foundation is continuing its longstanding commitment to stem cell research in New York City with a $50 million gift in support of the Tri-Institutional Stem Cell Initiative (Tri-SCI), a research collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, The Rockefeller University and Weill Cornell Medicine.