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January 20, 2012

Obesity genes linked to uterine cancer

In addition to body mass index, genetic markers of obesity may provide value in predicting endometrial cancer risk.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 5, 2012

Sosman named to ‘Dream Team’ of cancer investigators

By Doug Campbell
January 5, 2012

Hope notes

By VUMC News and Communications
December 15, 2011

Virus-linked cancer gets help from host

Host cell protein may be a target for strategies to limit spread of virus-induced squamous cell cancers.

By VUMC News and Communications
Jeff Sosman
December 15, 2011

Jeffrey Sosman named to melanoma research ‘Dream Team’

By VUMC News and Communications
Illustration of human intestinal tract
December 1, 2011

Pathway to colon cancer progression

Molecular players involved in colon cancer progression could provide new biomarkers to indicate invasiveness and prognosis.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 28, 2011

Protein family key to aging linked to suppressing tumors

The list of aging-associated proteins known to be involved in cancer is growing longer, according to research by investigators at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and the National Institutes of Health.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 27, 2011

University earns CEO Gold Standard Award for cancer prevention

By VUMC News and Communications
May 31, 2011

Celebrate Survivors’ Day June 18

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center will host a celebration for cancer survivors on June 18, featuring a talk by Lance Armstrong's mother, Linda Armstrong Kelly.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 17, 2011

‘U.S. News’ ranks Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt among nation’s best

Once again the Monroe Carell Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt was recognized by the "U.S. News and World Report' children's hospital rankings.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 3, 2011

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center launches online genetic research tool

A new online tool enables cancer patients and researchers to track the latest developments in personalized cancer medicine and connect with clinical research trials.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 22, 2011

Protein ‘scissors’ cut path for cancer

The protein matriptase "cuts" a key component of the prostate tissue barrier and may be involved in prostrate cancer progression, new research finds.
By Leigh MacMillan
February 16, 2011

Integrin curbs cancer’s spread

Cell surface molecules called integrins have been found to play an important role when cancer metastasizes.
By VUMC News and Communications
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