Recent News: Sloan Kettering Institute

New findings from researchers at the Sloan Kettering Institute suggest that cancer causes may be lurking in the molecule that bridges DNA and protein.

Sloan Kettering Institute molecular biologist Christine Mayr

TAGS: Cancer Genetics & Genomics; Sloan Kettering Institute; Discoveries & Advances; Lab Research;

In the Lab

MSK Scientists Build "Armored" CAR T Cells to Smite Solid Tumors

By Matthew TontonozMonday, August 13, 2018

The engineered immune cells secrete powerful drugs as a layer of defense.

MSK physician-scientist Renier Brentjens

TAGS: Sloan Kettering Institute; Cell-Based Therapy; Discoveries & Advances; Lab Research;

In the Lab

Kratom: What Research Tells Us about This Controversial Supplement for Pain Relief

By Julie GrishamWednesday, August 8, 2018

Learn about kratom, an herbal product that some believe acts as a painkiller and could help those with cancer.

TAGS: Integrative Medicine; Pain Management; Sloan Kettering Institute;

In the Lab

Scientists Identify Growth Signal for Metastatic Cancer "Seeds"

By Matthew TontonozThursday, July 26, 2018

Targeting this signal with drugs might be one way to stop cancers from spreading.

This image shows cancer cells (white) and pericytes (green) clinging to capillaries (red). The blue dots are nuclei.

TAGS: Cancer Genetics & Genomics; Sloan Kettering Institute; Discoveries & Advances; Lab Research; Metastasis & Drug Resistance;

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Meet the Scientists Who Engineer CAR T Cells, a Type of "Living" Immunotherapy

By Matthew TontonozMonday, July 23, 2018

An immunotherapy called CAR T is transforming the treatment of certain cancers. These are the people who make it possible.

MSK cell manufacturing specialist Xiuyan Wang

TAGS: Cancer Care; Treatment; Gene Therapy; Immunotherapy; Sloan Kettering Institute; Cell-Based Therapy; Discoveries & Advances;

Feature

Meet the Unsung Immune Cell that Could Change Immunotherapy

By Matthew TontonozThursday, July 12, 2018

A lesser-known immune cell is suddenly getting more attention in the field of cancer immunology.

TAGS: Research; Sloan Kettering Institute; Discoveries & Advances; Lab Research; Immunology;

In the Lab

One by One: Single-Cell Analysis Helps Map the Cancer Landscape

By Julie GrishamThursday, June 28, 2018

Sloan Kettering Institute investigators are taking important steps toward being able to identify all the cell types in tumors. With this information, they can figure out how the cells work together.

TAGS: Research; Sloan Kettering Institute; Discoveries & Advances; Lab Research; Immunology; Systems Biology;

Finding

Don't Scratch That Mole? Scientists Are Learning More about Inflammation and Cancer

By Matthew TontonozTuesday, June 26, 2018

It's not only what's inside your cells that determines your cancer risk. It's what surrounds them too.

TAGS: Research; Sloan Kettering Institute; Discoveries & Advances; Lab Research; Microbiome & Inflammation; Tumor Microenvironment;

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