Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center Archive — Page 36 of 48
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October 22, 2015
New faculty: Lisa Kachnic is pioneering advances in radiation therapy
New Department of Radiation Oncology Chair Lisa Kachnic wants to make Vanderbilt's program one of the best in the country. -
October 8, 2015
Fundraiser for head and neck cancer patients slated for Oct. 16
The second annual Courage Unmasked event to raise awareness about head and neck cancer will be held Friday, Oct. 16, 6 – 9 p.m., at the Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt. -
October 5, 2015
Potential target for lung cancer therapy
The glutamine transporter protein appears to contribute to the survival of lung cancer cells, suggesting it may be a useful diagnostic biomarker and target for therapies. -
October 1, 2015
VICC investigators land Komen breast cancer grants
Two Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) investigators — Jennifer Pietenpol, Ph.D., B.F. Byrd Jr. Professor of Oncology and director of VICC, and Valerie Jansen, M.D., Ph.D., medical oncology fellow — have received new cancer research grants awarded by Susan G. Komen, the world’s largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research. -
September 17, 2015
Strong scores put VICC among top NCI centers
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) has been recognized for the impact of its research programs and excellence in patient care by a panel of National Cancer Institute (NCI) reviewers, receiving an overall “exceptional” score as part of the renewal of the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG). -
September 3, 2015
New creative writing course geared for cancer community
Cancer patients, family members and those who care for cancer patients often need a way to express the deep and often lasting emotions that a cancer diagnosis can bring. -
September 3, 2015
Hach shows age not always a barrier to cancer therapy
Phila Hach recently celebrated her 89th birthday and she has had much to celebrate over the years.