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Pictured: Gabriela Chiosis
Finding
A small molecule discovered at MSK called PU-H71 blocks the growth of cancer cells and enables doctors to image tumors.
Allysia Matthews, with Citymeals-on-Wheels staff donating reusable ice packs
In the Community
Memorial Sloan Kettering “green” committees focus on waste reduction and energy efficiency throughout the institution while donating useful supplies to New York–area nonprofits.
Survivors and family members at our Manhattan event signed their names on a wall and wrote messages to staff and other patients.
Event
Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller was diagnosed with germ cell ovarian cancer, a very rare disease, in 2011 and treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Learn more about her inspiring story.
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Decoder
What Is Tumor Heterogeneity?
Understanding tumor heterogeneity may be the next big quest in cancer science, as differences between cells within a tumor can have important consequences for how cancers are diagnosed and treated.
Pictured: Serge Lyashchenko
In the Clinic
The launch of a 20-ton instrument and a facility for producing radioactive imaging molecules will allow our doctors and scientists to monitor cancers in unparalleled detail.
Pictured: Activated macrophage
In the Lab
Researchers are exploring a mysterious population of immune cells that live within tumors and can help the cancer grow and spread.
Pictured: 2014 Graduates
Event
Degrees were presented and awards were given at the 35th annual ceremony held on May 14.
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Decoder
What Is Apoptosis?
Cell biologist Michael Overholtzer explains apoptosis, a form of programmed cell death that can lead to cancer when it doesn’t function properly.
Pictured: Jason Lewis, Anna-Katerina Hadjantonakis & Daniel Heller
Announcement
The new center brings together scientists and clinicians working in various fields who will use the power of imaging to speed research and innovations in cancer care.
Pictured: Macrophage & Tumor Cells
Feature
Turning to Bacteria for Cancer Clues
Approaches used for research into the social lives of bacteria can also be used to explore how tumors behave and evolve.