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Science Policy Analyst, Office of Public Policy and Government Affairs, American Association of Immunologists, Rockville, MD

… My broad research interests lie in the regulation of the immune system and tumor immunology. Outside of Gerstner Sloan Kettering and the lab, most of my hobbies require the outdoors. I love Central Park and the endless places to explore in New York City — each area is unique. When I’m not in the city

The chia plant is native to Central and South America and the seeds it produces have been consumed as food since ancient times. They are high in dietary fiber, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and alpha-linolenic acid, and are marketed as a functional food or dietary supplement for cardiovascular health and weight loss. The seeds can expand and turn into a gel-like substance when mixed with water.

… Common Name Chia, Salba, Salba-chia What is it? Chia may have some nutritional benefits, but evidence on specific clinical benefits is very limited. The seeds of the chia plant are rich in fiber, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and alpha-linolenic acid, a type of essential fatty acid. They are thought to

Your time with Memorial Sloan Kettering doesn’t end when your active treatment does.

… Your time with Memorial Sloan Kettering doesn’t end when your active treatment does. As part of your follow-up care, you will be seen by an advanced practice provider (APP). APPs are members of your healthcare team that work with your doctor to provide you with care or may see you instead of your doctor

Through research and clinical trials for bladder cancer, we’ve made major advances in treating this disease. Learn about how you may be able take part in a clinical trial during your treatment.

… MSK is a major research institution. During your treatment for bladder cancer, your care team may ask if you want to join a clinical trial. What is a clinical trial? Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments, procedures, or devices to see how well they work. They are an important

The effects of adoptive T cell therapy on mesothelioma and metastatic lung and breast cancers are the focus of a new Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center trial, which, compared to some existing trials of therapy, offers some important differences for patients.

… Friday, September 23, 2016 The Thoracic Surgery Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is excited to announce the opening of a new clinical trial that uses an adoptive T cell therapy approach to treat mesothelioma and metastatic lung and breast cancers. The CAR T Cell Immunotherapy Breakthrough

We are actively recruiting computational postdocs and graduate students interested in genetic ancestry, germline-somatic interaction and clinical genomics. Please send your CV to [email protected]

… The Jian Carrot-Zhang Lab We are actively recruiting computational postdocs and graduate students interested in genetic ancestry, germline-somatic interaction and clinical genomics. Please send your CV to [email protected] [email protected]

Maria Jasin, a member of the Sloan Kettering Institute’s Developmental Biology Program, discusses her research.

… Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Summary Biologist Maria Jasin discusses her work on DNA repair and why the Sloan Kettering Institute is such a great place to do research. On September 25, Sloan Kettering Institute researcher Maria Jasin was presented with the Shaw Prize in Life Science and Medicine at

This year, the GSK student-run Experimental Therapeutics Symposium highlighted MSK’s expertise in successfully moving novel therapies from bench to bedside.

… Monday, November 7, 2016 Attendees of the Experimental Therapeutics Symposium came from the five former Howard Hughes Medical Institute Med into Grad grant recipient institutions. Attendees of the Experimental Therapeutics Symposium came from the five former Howard Hughes Medical Institute Med into Grad

This video explains things you can do every day to be more comfortable after your neck surgery.

… This video explains things you can do every day to be more comfortable after your neck surgery.

Two Memorial Sloan Kettering researchers, including Sloan Kettering Institute Director Joan Massagué, share their perspective on the next wave of cancer science.

… The documentary Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies , about to air on PBS on March 30, not only chronicles the history of cancer care but also offers a glimpse into its future. In this short video, two Memorial Sloan Kettering researchers share their insights into the next wave of cancer science. Joan