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New MSK research finds skin stem cells retain long-lasting memory of inflammation; shows how a large cancer DNA study could transform personalized oncology; reveals how the protein BAF helps cancer cells hide from the immune system; and investigates how early DNA markings shape cell fate.

… Friday, March 27, 2026   New research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) finds skin stem cells retain long-lasting memory of inflammation; shows how a large cancer DNA study could transform personalized oncology; reveals how the protein BAF helps cancer cells hide from the immune system

See how the MSK Kids Class of 2020 celebrated their high school graduation.

… Thursday, July 2, 2020 Summary Though the setup was different, the MSK Kids Class of 2020 was still feted at a celebratory and empowering virtual commencement ceremony. The graduates at this year’s 14th Annual Convocation Ceremony know all about surmounting challenges and fostering resilience: They were

MSK Kids celebrated the Class of 2021 at its 15th Annual Convocation Ceremony on June 10.

… Friday, June 11, 2021 Sona with three family members at a dinner table Sona (second from right) was one of the graduates honored this year at Memorial Sloan Kettering’s 15th Annual Convocation Ceremony. Above, she is pictured with her family. Sona sitting near a window, with medical equipment nearby

After graduate student Irene Dimatulac was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her knee, treatment at MSK — and support from MSK’s Adolescent and Young Adult Program — allowed her to get back to her life.

… Thursday, July 29, 2021 It was Valentine’s Day in 2020 when Irene Dimatulac learned she had bone cancer in her left knee. “I’d been having pain for a few years, but it finally got to the point of not being manageable,” says the avid rock climber and speech pathology graduate student, who was 25 years

Después de que a la estudiante de posgrado Irene Dimatulac le diagnosticaran osteosarcoma en la rodilla, el tratamiento en MSK —y el apoyo del Programa para Adolescentes y Adultos Jóvenes de MSK— le permitieron volver a su vida.

… Thursday, July 29, 2021 Irene Dimatulac se enteró de que tenía cáncer de hueso en la rodilla izquierda el Día de San Valentín de 2020. “Había tenido dolor durante unos años, pero finalmente llegó al punto de que sentía que no lo podía manejar”, dice la escaladora entusiasta y estudiante de posgrado en

MSK doctors, such as Julia Glade Bender, are achieving better outcomes for patients by personalizing treatment on the basis of the biology of the cancer rather than the patient’s age.

… Friday, October 1, 2021 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center pediatric oncologist Julia Glade Bender recalls very clearly the event that sparked her interest in improving care for adolescents and young adults with cancer. She was treating children with cancer at another New York City medical center

MSK researchers and collaborators have developed a new type of CAR T cell designed to attack a cell surface protein called uPAR — allowing them to target both tumors and cancer-supporting cells in the tumor microenvironment.

… Monday, March 30, 2026 Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy — CAR T for short — has been a major advance in treating blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. But the immunotherapy has struggled against solid tumors for two main reasons: tumor cells often don’t share one consistent surface target

Today MSK issued a statement regarding its financial results for its fiscal year 2025.

… Tuesday, March 31, 2026 MSK reported a deficiency of operating revenues over expenses totaling ($47.9) million and an operating cash flow margin of 3.7% for 2025. These results reflect planned one-time investments related to the go-live of the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system alongside higher

A rare form of stomach cancer caused by an inherited gene mutation can be avoided by having the stomach removed — and many people can adjust to life afterward.

… Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Summary People with an inherited mutation in the CDH1 gene are at a very high risk of developing a rare type of stomach cancer . Having the stomach removed, which can be performed using minimally invasive methods, can eliminate this risk. Most people recover well from the

Learn about MSK’s Adolescent and Young Adult program, which is uniquely positioned to help patients like Danielle Leventhal.

… Thursday, October 1, 2020 Tyler Wong’s girlfriend first sensed something was off. In April 2020, the couple was cuddling at home when girlfriend Joanhy felt a lump in Tyler’s belly. Tyler felt it too. Thinking it could be a hernia, Joanhy asked the urologist she works for to examine Tyler. The doctor