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Celebrating CCR Careers: R. Andrew Byrd, Ph.D.
32 years ago, R. Andrew Byrd, Ph.D., came to NCI Frederick to study the foundational biophysics of cancer. After an extensive career developing and utilizing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy methods to determine protein structures and mechanistic insight, he has announced his retirement.
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In Memoriam: Flossie Wong-Staal, Ph.D.
The Center for Cancer Research mourns the recent death of past colleague Flossie Wong-Staal. She was a major figure in the discovery of HIV and the first to clone the virus.
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Lieutenant and Research Nurse Matt Lindsley shares his experiences and public service role
Matthew Lindsley, MPH, MSN, RN PHNA-BC, is a Lieutenant in the United States Public Health Service. As a Research Nurse Specialist for the NCI’s Center for Cancer Research, Neuro-Oncology Branch, Matt helps patients with brain and spine tumors who come to NIH for treatment. He was recently deployed to aid in the COVID-19 response mission in Washington state for a number of weeks.
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Mary Kearney discusses coronavirus with National Geographic
Mary Kearney, Ph.D., Senior Scientist in the Host-Virus Interaction Branch, was recently quoted in a National Geographic article discussing how long coronavirus lasts inside the body. “Where there’s long-term persistence, there can be long-term consequences,” she says.
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Clinical trial tests combination therapy for glioblastoma multiforme
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a type of brain cancer where treatments include radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery, but survival rates are poor. Investigators are testing an anticancer drug selinexor, which may make GBM cells less resistant to radiation therapy and allow radiation therapy to kill more cancer cells.
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In Memoriam: Gilbert Howlett Smith, Ph.D.
The Center for Cancer Research mourns the recent death of colleague and friend Gilbert Howlett Smith, Ph.D. He was a valued and much liked member of the NCI community since 1965.
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Sarcoma Awareness Month
To recognize Sarcoma Awareness Month this July, we are highlighting our researchers who are advancing research discovery in this field. Learn more...
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Trial shows aggressive cancer treatment is appropriate for people with HIV-associated primary central nervous system lymphoma
New research from CCR scientists shows that chemoimmunotherapy with antiretroviral therapy can lead to long-lasting remissions of HIV-associated primary central nervous system lymphoma without compromising neurocognitive function.
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Study finds drug beneficial for shrinking mesothelioma tumors
A drug that is designed to boost the immune system against mesothelioma, when combined with immunotherapy, was found to be beneficial in a small study involving ten patients. The results suggest that the drug LMB-100 could prolong the life of some patients with advanced disease.
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Clinical trial studies combination therapy for certain mature T-cell cancers that have not responded to treatment
Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL) and mycosis fungoides/Sézary syndrome (MF/SS) are fast-growing cancers that form in T cells, a type of white blood cell that is key to the body’s immune response. A clinical trial is being conducted at the NIH Clinical Center to test a combination therapy for these rare cancers.
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Clinical trial tests targeted radioactive agent as therapy for metastatic prostate cancer
Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) is present on the surface of all prostate cancer cells but is highly expressed on cells of castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Frank Lin, M.D., Investigator in the the Molecular Imaging Program, is leading NCI’s effort to study the effect of targeted treatment with a radioactive agent to test dosing and overall effect for these patients.
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