Division of Hematology and Oncology Archive — Page 2 of 15
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February 6, 2025
Waddell Walker Hancock Cancer Discovery Fund names two more scholars
The funds will support Justin Balko’s research on breast cancer and Kathleen DelGiorno’s research on pancreatic cancer. -
January 13, 2025
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Lebanon moves to new location
The Cancer Center relocated from its prior space inside Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital due to patient demand four years after its opening. -
December 11, 2024
Second wind: 22-year-old Madison Barnett prepares for return to softball mound after cancer journey
The Lee University pitcher plans 2025 comeback after Ewing sarcoma sidelined her for more than year. -
December 10, 2024
Study identifies that higher West African ancestry may contribute to worse breast cancer outcomes
The study found that West African genetic ancestry was associated with shorter disease-free survival, particularly for women with hormone receptor-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative breast cancer. -
November 11, 2024
VUMC pursues electronic integration with genomic reference labs
Under the old system, genetic counselors would complete paper requisitions, and results would return as PDFs that had to be manually uploaded into patients' electronic health records. -
November 4, 2024
Tae Kon Kim receives V Foundation grant for MDS drug research
Kim and colleagues will study whether this protein hinders the ability of the immune system to fight MDS and whether it can be blocked to treat MDS. -
October 15, 2024
Cathy Eng named Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center associate director of Strategic Relations and Research Partnerships
Her new responsibilities will include promoting clinical research by developing new strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech companies.