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Clinical trial researches CAR T-cell therapy for hairy cell leukemia

Robert J. Kreitman, M.D., Senior Investigator in the Laboratory of Molecular Biology, is leading a study to see whether CAR T-cell therapy impacts patients with hairy cell leukemia.

Clinical trials research immunotherapy for Kaposi sarcoma

Clinical trials led by Ramya Ramaswami, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., Physician-Scientist Early Investigator in the HIV and AIDS Malignancy Branch, are researching immunotherapy for Kaposi sarcoma.

In Memoriam: Joost J. Oppenheim, M.D. (1934–2022)

The CCR mourns the recent passing of colleague and friend Joost Oppenheim, M.D., Senior Investigator and Head of the Cellular Immunology Section in the Cancer Innovation Laboratory.

Michael Lichten, Ph.D.; Deborah K. Morrison, Ph.D.; Mary N. Carrington, Ph.D.; Susan M. Lea, D.Phil., F.Med.Sci.

Four CCR researchers receive high honors

CCR Senior Investigators Michael Lichten, Ph.D., Deborah Morrison, Ph.D., Mary Carrington, Ph.D, and Susan Lea, D.Phil., F.Med.Sci., have been elected to notable scientific academies and societies in recognition of their significant and impactful research accomplishments.

Elaine S. Jaffe receives HHS Career Achievement Award

Elaine S. Jaffe, M.D., NIH Distinguished Investigator in the Laboratory of Pathology, was awarded a 2022 Career Achievement Award by the Department of Health and Human Services in recognition of her groundbreaking advances in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with blood cancers.

Male patient discusses pain with female doctor

Clinical trial researching PSMA imaging in prostate cancer

A clinical trial led by Deborah E. Citrin, M.D., Senior Investigator in the Radiation Oncology Branch, is researching prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) imaging to evaluate response to radiation treatment in patients with prostate cancer.

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Computational model finds signatures of T cell resilience in solid tumors

Evaluating T cell resilience can help researchers predict — and possibly improve — immunotherapy outcomes.

Clinical trial researching therapy for some small cell lung cancers

Anish Thomas, M.B.B.S., M.D., Lasker Clinical Research Scholar in the Developmental Therapeutics Branch, is leading NCI’s participation in a trial researching therapies for small cell lung cancer.

Aligned Blog: A for Accessibility

You’ve likely heard the phrase “diversity, equity and inclusion” numerous times, but more and more you may hear “accessibility” as well. What is meant by “accessibility” and why call it out separately from diversity, equity and inclusion?

Kandice Tanner receives Arthur S. Flemming Award

Kandice Tanner, Ph.D., a Senior Investigator in the Laboratory of Cell Biology, is a recipient of the 2021 Arthur S. Flemming Awards, which honor the accomplishments of midcareer federal employees. Dr. Tanner received the award for her breakthrough discovery that patterns of cancer spread in humans can be recreated in zebrafish. This novel animal model allows researchers to address organ-specific drug responses and develop effective immunotherapies in a preclinical platform.

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