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New findings highlight shared features of human and canine osteosarcoma

Molecular signatures of canine osteosarcoma prognosis could also predict clinical outcomes for human osteosarcomas.

Clinical trial researches targeted therapy for biliary tract cancers

A clinical trial led by Jonathan M. Hernandez, M.D., Investigator in the Surgical Oncology Program, is researching targeted therapy for cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder cancer.

CCR researchers receive an array of HHS awards

Three CCR researchers received prestigious awards from the Department of Health and Human Services on September 28, 2023. They are being recognized for their excellence, dedication and achievements in their respective research fields.

Clinical trial researches focal therapy for prostate cancer

A clinical trial led by Peter A. Pinto, M.D., Senior Investigator in the Urologic Oncology Branch, is researching guided focal therapy for prostate cancer.

Aligned Blog: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories cultures and contributions of “American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.” This year, we learned about Hispanic pioneers in the biomedical workforce and interviewed some of CCR’s very own.

Clinical trial researches combination drug therapy for kidney cancer

A clinical trial led by Ramaprasad Srinivasan, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Investigator in the Urologic Oncology Branch, is researching combination drug therapy for certain renal cell carcinomas.

Clinical trial researches CAR T-cell therapy for B-cell cancers

A clinical trial led by James N. Kochenderfer, M.D., Senior Investigator in the Surgery Branch, is researching CAR T-cell therapy for B-cell leukemias and lymphomas.

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Clinical trial researches antibiotic therapy for lung cancer

A clinical trial led by Chen Zhao, M.D., Stadtman Investigator in the Thoracic and GI Malignancies Branch, is researching a combination therapy for non-small cell lung cancer.

Clinical trial researching immunotherapy for lung cancer

David S. Schrump, M.D., M.B.A., FACS, Chief of the Thoracic Surgery Branch, is leading a trial researching immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer.

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Clinical trial researching therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis

Scott M. Norberg, D.O., Assistant Research Physician in the Center for Immuno-Oncology, is leading a trial researching drug therapy to reduce necessary surgeries for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.

Shining a light on an elusive cancer metabolite

Researchers have long sought a means for subcellular imaging of acetyl-CoA, a metabolite suspected to play a critical role in turning genes on and off. In an important advance, CCR researchers have invented a glowing biosensor to detect the elusive metabolite, paving the way for future studies.

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