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In the Media, Research
Siteman investment program awards $1.89 million in cancer research grants
Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine is pleased to announce funding for nine new projects. These include research focused on: The projects will benefit from $1.89 million in new grants awarded through the Siteman Investment Program. The goal of the grants is to support and accelerate the pace of innovation in cancer research. […]
In the Media, Research
Researchers named National Academy of Inventors senior members
Three Washington University scientists who also are research members of Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine have been named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). They are: They are among the162 new senior members who will be inducted at the NAI’s annual conference in June. Aaron […]
Research
Drug in clinical trials for breast cancer could also treat some blood cancers
Researchers are working with industry toward a clinical trial for blood cancer patients Two new studies led by Washington University researchers at Siteman Cancer Center have identified a possible way to block the progression of several forms of blood cancer using a drug already in clinical trials against breast cancer. The studies — both conducted […]
In the Media, Research
Newsweek highlights whole genome sequencing work at Washington University
Pioneering work in genetic testing at Washington University School of Medicine and elsewhere has yielded invaluable – even lifesaving – information for cancer patients and physicians. Newsweek spotlights these groundbreaking advances, including WashU’s sequencing of the first cancer genome, as well as the development of ChromoSeq, the only whole genome sequencing test approved by Medicare, […]
Health & Wellness, In the Media, Research
Using genetics to prevent lung cancer
Genetic information is often used to guide precision cancer treatments. In the future, genetics could guide personalized efforts to stop smoking and prevent lung cancer. 343,000+. That’s the number of cigarettes Chris Kneibert, 65, has probably smoked over his lifetime. “I basically smoked a pack a day for 47 years,” he said. “And there are […]
In the Media, Research
Wall Street Journal highlights Washington University young-onset colorectal cancer research at Siteman
An alarming rise in colorectal cancer rates among young adults is the subject of ongoing research by Washington University cancer epidemiologist Yin Cao, ScD, MPH, at Siteman Cancer Center. The Wall Street Journal highlighted her work to understand and remedy this troubling trend. Read or listen to the article. Learn more about Cao’s research and […]
Patient & Donor Stories, Research
Steinberg family establishes fund for blood cancer research
Pledge will help advance treatments for acute myeloid leukemia and multiple myeloma For Howard Steinberg, Washington University in St. Louis runs in the family. His father, Harold, and his uncle, Ben, both studied business at the university with assistance from the GI Bill. In 2013, he and his wife, Cynthia, became Washington University parents when […]
In the Media, Research
New cellular immunotherapy approach shows promise for B-cell lymphoma
Off-the-shelf CAR-natural killer cells could expand accessibility, reduce cost of cell-based cancer therapies A new type of cell-based immunotherapy shows promise for B-cell lymphomas and — due to innovations in manufacturing — could make future cellular immunotherapies less expensive and more accessible to patients. A phase 1 clinical trial found one such immunotherapy to be […]
Research
Link Receives Prostate Cancer Research Grant
In the Media, Research