Division of Hematology and Oncology Archive — Page 6 of 15
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January 25, 2022
Comprehensive framework outlined for addressing early-onset colorectal cancer research
New research from Vanderbilt sets a comprehensive framework for addressing research challenges and patient needs for people under 50 with colorectal cancer. -
December 24, 2021
Study of fully vaccinated patients with cancer who had breakthrough COVID-19 shows 13% mortality rate
New research finds that fully vaccinated patients with cancer who had breakthrough COVID-19 infections remained at high risk for hospitalization and death. -
December 21, 2021
New Clinician Spotlight: Katherine Walsh
Katherine Walsh, MD, has joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center as associate professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology. -
December 9, 2021
Cell signaling targets in leukemia
Vanderbilt researchers identified a critical role for IL-1beta signaling in leukemia cells with a certain mutation, suggesting this pathway may be a good target for novel treatments. -
November 2, 2021
Shifts in neuroendocrine cancer clinical trial design
Clinical trials that focus on specific types of neuroendocrine neoplasms — heterogeneous tumors that can occur anywhere in the body — will be more likely to enhance drug development for these tumors, Vanderbilt physicians assert. -
September 23, 2021
Eng named co-chair of NCI clinical trials steering committee
Vanderbilt's Cathy Eng, MD, has been elected co-chair of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Gastrointestinal Cancer Steering Committee. -
September 10, 2021
Novel immunotherapy shows robust response for multiple myeloma
Vanderbilt research found that a novel immunotherapy demonstrated robust effectiveness in treating relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.