News & Breakthroughs at Siteman
Stay informed with the latest cancer news and breakthroughs from Siteman Cancer Center. Our news feed provides timely updates on research breakthroughs, clinical trials, and community events.
In the Media
Experts to highlight advances against gynecologic cancers
Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer will feature findings from Washington University physicians Matthew Powell, MD, Lindsay Kuroki, MD, and others. Washington University clinicians and researchers at Siteman Cancer Center will highlight their work against gynecologic cancers at the Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, March 14-17 in Seattle. Hosted by the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO), […]
Community Screenings & Events, In the Media
Siteman Cancer Center launches community health van to boost wellness in bistate region
The “Health on the Move” mobile unit will provide screening and other essential resources in St. Louis and 82 counties in Missouri and Illinois. Siteman Cancer Center, based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is unveiling a rolling resource to improve community health across the region. The 40-foot “Health […]
Patient & Donor Stories
Personalized treatment: Kate’s journey with Dr. Van Tine
In May of 2023, Kate Johnson noticed a mass. Within a matter of months, Kate was diagnosed with Stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive soft tissue sarcoma that is extremely rare in adults. Together with the help of Siteman Cancer Center and her oncologist Dr. Brian Van Tine, Kate was able to approach her cancer journey […]
In the Media, Research
Vote for WashU research in STAT Madness contest
A breast cancer vaccine launched at Siteman Cancer Center is one of two Washington University research projects featured in this year’s STAT Madness, a bracket-style competition of academic research institutions. Vote for Washington University School of Medicine here. A free account is required. Round 1 voting continues until 3 a.m. Central time on March 10. […]
Health & Wellness, Patient Resource, Prevention
For Your Health: Healthy eating tips for National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, prompting me to wonder how often this column focuses on the links between what we eat and our health and well-being. The short answer is: a lot. Over the years, it’s been fairly rare that we don’t address eating in one way or another. What we eat may play a […]
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 […]
In the Media
USA Today highlights skin cancer
More than 2 million people will be diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer in the U.S. this year, according to the American Cancer Society. USA Today highlighted signs to look for and spoke with Washington University medical oncologist Alice Zhou, MD, PhD, at Siteman Cancer Center about those at risk. Read the article. Learn more about […]
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. […]
Health & Wellness, Patient Resource, Prevention
For Your Health: Keep active in winter with an eye toward spring
We’ve made it past Groundhog Day — again — but whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not, winter can often feel unending this time of year. Across the country, we’ve had long stretches of cold temperatures and bad weather. And even when things start to defrost, the days can feel too short and the […]
In the Media, Research, Scientific Seminars & Meetings
Experts to highlight blood cancer research and therapies at Tandem meetings
The multidisciplinary event – a joint meeting of ASTCT and CIBMTR – will feature findings from physicians, researchers and administrators One of the largest scientific conferences dedicated solely to cellular therapy, the Tandem Meetings of the American Society for Transplantation and the Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) and Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR), […]