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Scientists have discovered an inherited gene variant that may reduce the risk of developing certain blood cancers.

… Thursday, January 1, 2026 Scientists have known for decades that there are gene mutations that increase your risk of developing cancer. But there is also a genetic variant that could reduce the risk of developing certain blood cancers, according to new research co-led by scientists from Memorial Sloan

Developmental biologists are studying mouse embryos under the microscope to understand how embryonic cells communicate with one another.

… Thursday, September 8, 2016 Summary MSK developmental biologist Anna-Katerina Hadjantonakis is using special microscopes to study the development of mouse embryos and how embryonic cells communicate with one another. The Hadjantonakis Lab uses 3-D images like this one to learn how cells communicate with

The BBVA Foundation has awarded Joan Massagué, Chairman of MSKCC's Cancer Biology and Genetics Program, with their Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Biomedicine category.

… Wednesday, March 25, 2009 The BBVA Foundation has awarded Joan Massagué , Chairman of MSKCC’s Cancer Biology and Genetics Program , with its Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Biomedicine category. This inaugural prize seeks to recognize world-class research at an international level and is secondary

Seven MSK nursing staff members are honored with the 2020 Robbins Family Awards for Nursing Excellence.

… Monday, May 11, 2020 Summary As part of National Nurses Week, Memorial Sloan Kettering recognizes outstanding nursing staff members for exemplary service. This year’s winners of the Robbins Family Awards for Nursing Excellence exemplify the superb performance of MSK’s entire nursing staff. Memorial Sloan

During 23 years with Accenture, Ms. Taylor helped transform the global technology and consulting firm into one of the world’s leading brands.

… Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Roxanne Taylor Roxanne Taylor Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has appointed Roxanne Taylor as Chief Marketing and Communication Officer, effective February 3. In this role, Ms. Taylor will be responsible for shaping and enhancing the MSK brand and will be accountable

Read how a woman's decision to travel from Mississippi to MSK for urothelial carcinoma treatment saved her life.

… Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Judy Wells was puzzled by the pain in her stomach. It was her first day of retirement after 47 years as a registered nurse in Laurel, Mississippi. At age 69, she planned to continue her passion for baking pastries, beekeeping, and helping people who are ill and confined to

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the world's oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research, held its 2012 annual meeting in Chicago.

… Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Summary The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the world’s oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research, held its 2012 annual meeting in Chicago. Two Memorial Sloan Kettering studies that demonstrate advances in the personalized

Discover how current and former Memorial Sloan Kettering pediatric cancer patients closed out the end of the school year.

… Thursday, June 16, 2016 Summary Current and former childhood cancer patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering capped off the academic year with prom and convocation. Highlights MSK’s class of 2016 celebrated at pediatric convocation on June 9. Graduates and MSK leaders gave inspiring speeches. Childhood cancer

Learn how our donor community supported MSK this year — and see what’s ahead for 2021.

… Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Thank you to Memorial Sloan Kettering’s extraordinary donor community. Your commitment to supporting MSK’s mission — this year and always — is essential to advancing our goals. Thank you for standing with us through every challenge. This year, with the help of our donors, MSK

The discovery suggests a potential new treatment approach for certain cancers.

… Thursday, August 8, 2019 Summary A study in mice conducted by researchers at the Sloan Kettering Institute identifies sugar as a key regulator of a cancer-causing protein. The discovery could lead to a new treatment strategy. Mutations in genes drive many cancers. One of the most commonly mutated genes