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The atomic structure of an elusive type of membrane protein has finally been solved by scientists at the Sloan Kettering Institute.

… Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Summary Scientists in the Sloan Kettering Institute have solved the structure of an integral membrane protein, a major advance in basic biochemistry that could also lead to new cancer treatments. Every second millions of chemical reactions take place in your cells to kindle

… Wednesday, November 30, 2022 When Chris Scott met with his urologist in January 2022, he thought they’d talk about an issue he was having with his prostate. But the conversation took a very different turn after Chris, 61, got a CT scan CT scan of his abdomen. On his pancreas was a cyst the size of a

Learn how Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center nurse Margaret Bediones improves the health of underserved communities at the MSK Ralph Lauren Center in Harlem through community outreach focused on cancer prevention and screening.

… Wednesday, January 17, 2024 For nurse Margaret Bediones, RN, taking care of people extends far beyond the walls of the MSK Ralph Lauren Center (RLC) — part of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) — in Harlem. Margaret is committed to improving the health of people from underserved areas across

Learn how MSK researchers are studying ways exercise can help offset treatment side effects and control cancer.

… Thursday, April 10, 2025 Cancer patients may be surprised to learn they share something in common with astronauts in outer space. It turns out that lying in bed and floating in zero gravity take a similar toll on the body, says Jessica Scott, PhD . She knows because she was a NASA scientist before joining

Meet David, a patient representative at MSK, who makes his voice heard is as a member of MSK’s LGBTQ Clinical Advisory Committee. Founded in 2017, the committee advises MSK staff on the clinical care of LGBTQ patients and provides strategic direction for the advancement of care for LGBTQ populations.

… Tuesday, June 29, 2021 For David Jay Smith, coming out was like Dorothy entering Oz. “My world went from black and white to Technicolor,” says David, who works at Memorial Sloan Kettering as a patient representative. “It was a transformative experience.” David knew at a young age he was “different” but

Patients like Michelle benefit from the specialized skills of experts in MSK’s Rare Breast Cancer Program.

… Thursday, October 5, 2023 It all happened so fast, says Michelle Villagomez. During a mammogram in February 2022 to check out a grape-sized lump in her right breast, the medical staff told Michelle to stay for an ultrasound. Then the radiologist pulled her aside and urged her to see an oncologist. “I

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

… Monday, August 13, 2018 Summary A technological advance may make a cell-based immunotherapy more effective against hard-to-treat cancers. Scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering announced today that they have built a new model of genetically engineered immune cells, ones with powerful “armor” that may

MSK’s Supportive Care Service aims to improve quality of life for all people with cancer.

… Thursday, February 15, 2018 Summary People with cancer and their families can benefit from supportive care services regardless of their type or stage of disease. The doctors, nurses, and other staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering are focused on all aspects of cancer care. This means that in addition to

Degrees were presented and awards were given at the 39th annual ceremony, held on May 30.

… Friday, June 1, 2018 GSK group photo Leadership from MSK (seated) with PhD recipients from GSK and Weill Cornell at the May 30 ceremony Neuroscientist Cori Bargmann Neuroscientist Cori Bargmann, recipient of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Biomedical Science MSK President

Even the most common cancers have aspects that are not fully grasped by the public.

… Saturday, December 15, 2018 Summary The five most common cancers in the United States are skin cancer , lung cancer , breast cancer , prostate cancer , and colorectal cancer . MSK specialists in each of these diseases say there are aspects of them that many people overlook or do not fully appreciate.