Pancreatic Cancer Research
Nov 4, 2019
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. We have many researchers, both in the basic and clinical disciplines, who are working on pancreatic cancer. Learn more...
Lung Cancer Research
Nov 4, 2019
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Our research portfolio includes investigators making important discoveries in lung cancer research. Read more...
Breast Cancer Research
Oct 1, 2019
To recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we are highlighting our researchers who are making discoveries in this field. Read more…
The Center for Cancer Research celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week
Sep 16, 2019
This week, we’re celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week. Our postdocs come from around the world to train at the Center for Cancer Research, and they are vital members of our cancer research community. Hear from some of our international postdocs on why they came here to train, and learn more about our training programs. Read more...
Neurofibromatosis type 1 patient attends Camp Fantastic for the first time
Sep 12, 2019
Thirteen-year-old Dom was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 1 at birth. Because of Dom’s diagnosis, he hasn’t always had the opportunity to do the things the average teenager does, but his first year at Camp Fantastic changed that. Camp Fantastic, an annual week-long camp for pediatric cancer patients and survivors, gave Dom the opportunity to try lots of new things and some familiar ones in a setting of support, safety and friendship. Read more...
Landmark discovery: H2AX as a sensor of DNA damage
Jul 16, 2019
William Bonner’s curiosity about histones led to the discovery that the protein H2AX is altered in response to harmful DNA damage called a double-strand break. This powerful tool has led to breakthroughs in both basic and clinical cancer research. Read more...
Sarcoma Awareness Month
Jul 1, 2019
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month and we are highlighting our researchers who are advancing research discovery in this field. Read more...
June is Cancer Immunotherapy Awareness Month
Jun 5, 2019
To celebrate Cancer Immunotherapy Month this June, we are highlighting our researchers who have helped pioneer this research and continue to make seminal advances in this growing field. Read more...
iCURE helps a first-generation American reach her goal
May 6, 2019
Anaisa Quintanilla-Arteaga’s ultimate goal is to be the Latina scientist she wishes she had seen when she was younger, and “hopefully help younger generations of Latinas realize that they belong and can thrive in STEM, too.” An iCURE fellowship is helping her achieve that dream. Read more...
Undergraduate Research Scholar Program fellow continues her pursuit of science
Apr 25, 2019
Megan Andres is an NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) fellow with Beverly Mock, Ph.D., Deputy Chief of the Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics. The UGSP program offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research. She is hoping to make a difference in possible treatment options for children with Burkitt lymphoma. Read more...