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February 20, 2014

Studies shed new light on breast cancer development

Rebecca Cook, Ph.D., assistant professor of Cancer Biology, has spent her life trying to understand what makes things grow, from seedlings in soil to tumor cells in the body.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 13, 2014

Agreement sets stage for enhanced My Cancer Genome

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) and GenomOncology have announced an agreement for the exclusive commercial development of a decision support tool based on My Cancer Genome, an online precision cancer medicine knowledge resource for physicians, patients, caregivers and researchers.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 13, 2014

Photo: Blackhawk visits

The musical group Blackhawk recently performed for patients at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. The group raises funds for the Cancer Center in honor of former bandmate Van Stephenson, who died from melanoma.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 30, 2014

VICC debuts lung cancer screening program

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center has launched a new lung cancer screening program to provide low-dose CT scans for patients at high risk for the deadly disease. Current or former smokers ages 55 to 74 who have a history of 30 or more pack years of smoking are eligible for the scans.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 21, 2014

VICC receives $100,000 ovarian cancer research grant

The Kay Yow Cancer Fund, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association and The V Foundation for Cancer Research, has awarded a $100,000 ovarian cancer research grant to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 21, 2014

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center receives $100,000 ovarian cancer research grant from Kay Yow Cancer Fund

By VUMC News and Communications
December 18, 2013

Targeting tumor “supply lines”

A metabolic enzyme plays a crucial role in vascular development and may be a good target for cancer therapies.
By Leigh MacMillan
December 5, 2013

Research climate must be enhanced: NCI director

The director of the National Cancer Institute, Harold Varmus, M.D., told an overflow crowd at this year’s Orrin Ingram Distinguished Lecture that he is concerned about the climate for discovery research in the United States.
By Leigh MacMillan
November 21, 2013

Therapeutic target for synovial sarcoma

Inhibitors of a signaling pathway that is critical to synovial sarcoma tumorigenesis may be useful treatments for this aggressive cancer.
By Leigh MacMillan
November 21, 2013

Photo: Cancer survivorship celebration

More than 650 cancer survivors, family members and cancer health care providers attended Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s Cancer Survivorship Celebration earlier this month during a special evening dinner and concert at the Loveless Barn in Nashville.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 14, 2013

National Cancer Institute director set for Discovery Lecture

The director of the National Cancer Institute, Harold Varmus, M.D., will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 21. His lecture, “New Directions in Cancer Research,” will begin at 4 p.m. in 208 Light Hall.
By Leigh MacMillan
November 14, 2013

Family’s support enhances cancer research training

John F. Brock III, chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises, his wife, Mary, and their three children have established an endowment to support an oncology fellowship at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. The Brock Family Fellowship will provide financial assistance long into the future for young physicians, postdoctoral students and medical investigators who are furthering their training in cancer research.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 7, 2013

Breast SPORE lands NCI renewal

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s Breast Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) has been awarded a third round of funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
By VUMC News and Communications