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Scientists at the Sloan Kettering Institute are learning how far-flung regions of genes connect to start the process of making proteins.

… Monday, September 21, 2020 Summary Through powerful high-resolution microscopy and precise biochemical methods, researchers at the Sloan Kettering Institute have seen for the first time how proteins and DNA come together to commence the transcription of genes — the first step in making proteins. A common

New York State Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright held the 6th Annual New York State Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony. MSK’s Cynthia McCollum and Mini Kamboj, MD, were both honored at this virtual event held in recognition of Women’s History Month.

… Friday, March 26, 2021 New York State Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright held the 6th Annual New York State Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony on March 23, 2021. MSK’s Cynthia McCollum and Mini Kamboj, MD , were both honored at this virtual event held in recognition of Women’s History Month. The

The decision as to whether to use high-dose iplimumab as an adjuvant treatment for melanoma is difficult and requires excellent communication between physician and patient.

… Wednesday, October 12, 2016 The recent FDA approval of the monoclonal antibody ipilimumab as an adjuvant treatment for melanoma has created an important opportunity for clinicians to weigh the benefits, risks, and limitations of this new treatment option. The FDA’s decision was based on results from

Learn how bladder removal to treat bladder cancer can be effective without impairing quality of life.

… Friday, October 7, 2022 Bladder removal is an effective treatment for bladder cancer . A new study shows patients recover well from the surgery and have good quality of life. When Toni Carlos was diagnosed with bladder cancer, she was relieved to learn the disease can be treated very effectively with

Memorial Sloan Kettering and the City College of New York (CCNY) were recently awarded a $4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the use of machine learning for early breast cancer detection in high-risk women.

… Monday, February 1, 2021 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the City College of New York (CCNY) were recently awarded a $4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the use of machine learning for early breast cancer detection in high-risk women . The estimated five-year project

Learn the truth behind common misunderstandings about breast reconstruction.

… Thursday, October 4, 2018 Summary Breast reconstruction after surgery often improves quality of life. Yet many women choose not to have the procedure because of persistent myths about its benefits and risks. People thinking about breast reconstruction should talk to their doctor about the options. Women

New research from the Craig Thompson Lab offers a closer look at the transcriptional activators, Yap/Taz, and the role they play in cell growth and macropinocytosis.

… Wednesday, September 30, 2020 New research from the Craig Thompson Lab offers a closer look at the transcriptional activators, Yap/Taz, and the role they play in cell growth and macropinocytosis. (Also known as “cell drinking,” macropinocytosis is a process through which single-celled, amoeboid organisms

Learn from gynecologic surgeon Vance Broach about cervical cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

… Wednesday, January 10, 2018 Update: On October 5, 2018, the US Food and Drug Administration announced that it had expanded the approved use of the Gardasil 9 vaccine to include women and men aged 27 through 45 years. “Today’s approval represents an important opportunity to help prevent HPV-related diseases

Treating pituitary tumors with combination immunotherapy may be an effective treatment strategy, especially for tumors that are resistant to temozolomide.

… Friday, February 8, 2019 Our results suggest that clinical sequencing of pituitary tumors that have relapsed after treatment with traditional chemotherapy can identify mutations that may respond to immunotherapy. Andrew Lin Associate Attending Neurologist The response of patients with pituitary tumors

… Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today announced the following awards and appointments: Luis Díaz Jr. Received the 2026 Gustave Roussy Award Luis Díaz Jr. Luis Díaz Jr., MD,   Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist, received the 2026 Gustave Roussy Prize , which honors