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Celebrating CCR Careers: Stefan Ambs, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Stefan Ambs, Ph.D., M.P.H., is a molecular epidemiologist whose expertise is in prostate and breast cancer with a focus on cancer health disparities and risk factors that alter the tumor microenvironment. After almost 25 years at the NCI, he retired in May 2025.

Clinical trial researching drug therapy for solid tumors

A clinical trial led by Hoyoung M. Maeng, M.D., Associate Research Physician in the Center for Immuno-Oncology, is researching a drug therapy for adults with advanced solid tumors.

Patient Testimonials

Read testimonials from patients and their families about their time at CCR.

Spatial heatmap of CD3+ T cells in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) tumors. Top: Notch1 gene inactive, “cold” SCLC with T cells located on the tumor periphery (immune-excluded). Bottom: Notch1 gene active, “hot” SCLC with abundant T cell tumor infiltration (immune-inflamed).

Activated gene elicits robust immune response in lung cancer

The activation of NOTCH1, a gene known to control cell differentiation and growth, stimulates a robust immune response in small cell lung cancer. Expression of this gene can also predict survival with immunotherapy.

Cells showing the biosensor used in this study to test the activity of APC/C

Study uncovers new details on pulsing enzyme activity during cell cycle

Enzymatic activity during the start of the cell cycle could be harnessed to inhibit cancer cell reproduction.

An illustration of immune cells with zeroes and ones, representing CIDE, a new, large-scale immuno-oncology data platform.

Cancer Immunology Data Engine uncovers secreted proteins with therapeutic potential

CCR researchers have developed a new tool that identifies secreted proteins associated with immunotherapy outcomes.

Graphic depiction of near-infrared photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT) targeted against ICAM-1 markers (small, blue, Y-shaped), causing cancer cell death and suppressed tumor growth (pink cluster, center).

CCR-developed cancer therapy shrinks tumors and boosts immune response

A targeted cancer therapy developed at CCR shows promise in its ability to target a common cancer cell marker, both shrinking tumors and producing a boosted immune response.

Clinical trial researching drug therapy for colorectal cancer

A clinical trial led by Tim F. Greten, M.D., Deputy Chief and Senior Investigator in the Thoracic and GI Malignancies Branch, is researching a two-drug therapy for adults with metastatic colorectal cancer.

A graphic depiction of the dimethoxyphenyl cyanoacrylamide (DiMe) chemical warhead facilitating reversible binding of drug to its molecular target.

Synthesized chemical component helps cancer drugs remain stable in water

Researchers developed a new chemical component that can be attached to drug molecules to make them more stable in water without losing effectiveness. This innovation could improve the performance of some cancer treatments.

Clinical trial researching immunotherapy for mesothelioma

A clinical trial led by Raffit Hassan, M.D., Chief and Senior Investigator in the Thoracic and GI Malignancies Branch, is researching an immunotherapy treatment for adults with solid tumors, including mesothelioma.

Doctor with patient. Image credit: Canva

Clinical trial researching drug therapy for multiple myeloma

A clinical trial led by Elizabeth M. Hill, M.D., Assistant Research Physician in the Lymphoid Malignancies Branch, is researching a combination drug therapy for myeloid malignancies.

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