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Drug shrinks nerve tumors in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 in a clinical trial
Until recently, no effective treatments existed for non-cancerous inoperable nerve tumors, called plexiform neurofibroma, in adults. A clinical trial of the drug selumetinib shows it can cause tumor shrinkage and relieve symptoms, such as pain.
Read MoreClinical trial researching immunotherapy for solid tumors
A clinical trial led by Kevin C. Conlon, M.D., Associate Research Physician in the Women’s Malignancies Branch, is researching immunotherapy for solid tumors.
Read MoreClinical trial researching drug therapy for central nervous system tumors
A clinical trial led by Marta Penas-Prado, M.D., M.Sc., Senior Clinician in the Neuro-Oncology Branch, is researching drug therapy for tumors of the central nervous system.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Risk of Second Cancers After CAR T-Cell Therapy
Two recent reports in the New England Journal of Medicine are seeking to determine if there may be a causal link between CAR T-cell treatment and second cancers. In this Q&A, Stephanie L. Goff, M.D., Senior Research Physician in the Surgery Branch, discusses the findings and what this issue may mean in general for patients and this area of research.
Read MoreClinical trial researching immunotherapy for throat cancer
A clinical trial led by Clint T. Allen, M.D., Senior Investigator in the Surgical Oncology Program, is researching combination immunotherapy for HPV-associated throat cancer.
Read More2025 NCI RNA Biology Symposium
Date: April 3-4, 2025
Location: Building 45, Natcher Auditorium
The mission of the NCI RNA Biology Initiative is to create an interdisciplinary environment that promotes the swift exchange of information and expertise regarding the structure, function, and biological significance of RNA. Our objective is to leverage our collective knowledge to advance the development of novel diagnostics and therapies. This biennial symposium, organized by the NCI RNA Biology Initiative, offers the opportunity to learn about new advances in multiple areas of RNA biology, to share research and to network with leading scientists, and to discuss the use and implications of these advances for clinical medicine.
Read MoreClinical trial researching CAR T-cell therapy for certain large B-cell lymphomas
A clinical trial led by Nirali N. Shah, M.D., M.H.Sc., Lasker Clinical Research Scholar in the Pediatric Oncology Branch, is studying the use of CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL).
Read MoreClinical trial researching immunotherapy for cervical cancer
A clinical trial led by James L. Gulley, M.D., Ph.D., Co-Director of the Center for Immuno-Oncology, is researching combination immunotherapy for cervical cancer.
Read MoreClinical trial researching CAR T-cell therapy for acute myeloid leukemia
A clinical trial led by Nirali N. Shah, M.D., M.H.Sc., Lasker Clinical Research Scholar in the Pediatric Oncology Branch, is studying the use of CAR T-cell therapy for adult patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) after an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
Read MoreDietary glutamine may be linked to B-cell lymphomas in abdominal lymph nodes
Study provides evidence for different anatomic locations being linked to different biology in lymphoma.
Read MoreRuth Nussinov elected to the European Molecular Biology Organization
Ruth Nussinov, Ph.D., Senior Investigator in the Cancer Innovation Laboratory, was elected as a member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). EMBO is an organization of more than 2,000 leading researchers that promotes excellence in the life sciences in Europe and beyond. Election as EMBO Member recognizes a scientist’s research excellence and outstanding achievements in their field.
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