Cancer
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October 4, 2024
‘Off-the-shelf’ CAR-T therapy shows promise for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma
The therapy, P-BCMA-ALL01, demonstrated a 91% overall response rate for the 23 patients participating in the phase 1 trial. -
October 2, 2024
Clip In 4 the Cure
The high-energy fundraiser began in 2022 to raise money for cancer initiatives at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. -
October 2, 2024
Grant funds quest to expand immunotherapy efficacy for colorectal cancer
The study seeks to understand the mechanisms of colorectal cancer and builds on recent Vanderbilt research. -
September 30, 2024
VUMC researchers awarded $1.9 million for AI-driven cancer data extraction
The project seeks to reduce the time for clinical chart abstraction by 90% while maintaining human-level accuracy. -
September 27, 2024
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center part of new ‘Rewriting Cancer’ series
Launched Sept. 17-19 during the World Cancer Congress in Geneva, Switzerland, “Rewriting Cancer” aims to enhance understanding and inspire audiences by exploring the most innovative, inclusive and impactful solutions for cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care globally. -
September 24, 2024
Hyundai Hope on Wheels award bolsters pediatric cancer research
Since 2007, Hyundai Hope on Wheels, which includes funding from Hyundai Motor America and local dealerships, has awarded more than $2 million in funding to pediatric cancer researchers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. -
September 20, 2024
Fever drives enhanced activity, mitochondrial damage in immune cells
The mechanistic understanding of how cells respond to heat could explain how chronic inflammation contributes to the development of cancer.