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One’s big, one’s small. Somehow, they make it work.

… Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Summary A team of scientists at the Sloan Kettering Institute has discovered how the X and Y chromosomes find one another, break, and recombine during meiosis even though they have little in common. As chromosomes go, X and Y make an unlikely pair. The X is large and contains

A new study suggests a way to target cancer by interfering with its system of waste removal.

… Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Summary Scientists at the Sloan Kettering Institute have linked a type of protein damage called glycation to cancer and other diseases. Glycation is caused by the buildup of cellular waste products. New Yorkers are familiar with the sight (and smell) of uncollected garbage piled

Learn how disrupting a gene called SUV39H1 could make CAR T cells more powerful.

… Friday, November 10, 2023 CAR T cell therapy , a powerful type of immunotherapy , has begun to revolutionize cancer treatment . Pioneered at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), the therapy involves engineering a patient’s T cells so they recognize and attack cancer cells. These CAR (chimeric

MSK announces the establishment of the Marie-Josée Kravis Women in Science Endeavor (WiSE) to provide financial and professional support to women scientists pursuing biomedical research at MSK, pledging its commitment to gender equity in science and paving the way for more women to become leaders in their field.

… Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) announces the establishment of the Marie-Josée Kravis Women in Science Endeavor ( WiSE ) to provide financial and professional support to women scientists pursuing biomedical research at MSK, pledging its commitment  to gender equity

Hear from a medical student that participated in the Office of Health Equity’s Summer Pipeline Program.

… Monday, December 5, 2022 Ray Hunter’s grandfather used to tell him, “You can’t go to the doctor, you can’t trust them. They don’t treat those who look like us well.” As a Black man, Ray knows his grandfather’s fear was real. It’s one of the primary reasons he decided to pursue a career in medicine. “

Three Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center investigators -- including the Center's new President, Craig B. Thompson -- have been featured with singer-songwriter Debbie Harry to lead the Geoffrey Beene Gives Back® 2010 Rock Stars of Science™ campaign in GQ magazine's December "Men of the Year" issue.

… Saturday, January 1, 2011 Summary Three Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center investigators — including the Center’s new President, Craig B. Thompson — have been featured with singer-songwriter Debbie Harry to lead the Geoffrey Beene Gives Back® 2010 Rock Stars of Science™ campaign in GQ magazine’s

The findings will change how women with intermediate-risk breast cancer are treated.

… Sunday, June 3, 2018 Summary New clinical trial results show that women with intermediate-risk breast cancer treated with endocrine therapy alone fared just as well as those treated with chemotherapy plus endocrine therapy. In light of the findings, medical oncologist Larry Norton says that standard

Find out what’s contributing to a marked increase in the death rate for liver cancer.

… Monday, October 15, 2018 Summary Liver cancer death rates have risen sharply in recent years, in part due to an increase in chronic conditions that cause damage to the liver. Meanwhile, recent advances in liver cancer treatment have improved the outlook for people with the disease. Liver cancer death

An epigenetic mechanism may make small cell lung cancer vulnerable to a new kind of attack.

… Monday, February 13, 2017 Summary Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is notoriously difficult to treat because it quickly acquires resistance to chemotherapy. Scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering have uncovered a molecular mechanism by which SCLC cells develop resistance, opening the door to new treatments

Learn how to manage menopause symptoms if you have breast cancer

… Friday, October 28, 2016 Summary The menopause symptoms that can sometimes happen as a result of breast cancer treatment are an unwelcome side effect. Memorial Sloan Kettering medical oncologist Shari Goldfarb shares her recommendations for how women can find relief. Highlights Women with breast cancer