Cancer Archive — Page 17 of 68
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May 4, 2023
Better adenoma detection
Fluorescent nanoparticles clearly identified colonic adenomas — precursors to colorectal cancer — in mice, and the formulation should translate to clinical use in humans. -
April 27, 2023
Trial combines novel therapies for head and neck cancer
Vanderbilt is launching a clinical trial that pairs an experimental vaccine with an established immunotherapy for recurrent, human papilloma virus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer of the head and neck. -
April 26, 2023
VICC Scientific Retreat focuses on emerging technologies
The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center 24th Annual Scientific Retreat will be held from 8:30 am to 3 pm, May 23, in the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. -
April 20, 2023
Study details RNA editing in virus-infected cancer cells
Vanderbilt researchers detail the landscape of RNA editing — a form of RNA modification — in primary effusion lymphoma cells during Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus infection and identify an edited viral microRNA that is critical for infection. -
April 13, 2023
Predators’ support in battling childhood cancer stays strong
The Nashville Predators, including retired goalie Pekka Rinne, recently visited Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to present hospital leaders with the proceeds raised throughout the year from the team’s 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund presented by Twice Daily. -
April 12, 2023
Research identifies new target that may prevent blood cancer
An international coalition of biomedical researchers co-led by Vanderbilt's Alexander Bick, MD, PhD, has determined a new way to measure the growth rate of precancerous clones of blood stem cells that one day could help doctors lower their patients’ risk of blood cancer. -
April 6, 2023
National Cancer Institute honors Berlin’s contributions, leadership
Vanderbilt's Jordan Berlin, MD, is a 2022 recipient of the National Cancer Institute Director’s Award.