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Cellular processing reverses molecule’s effect on anticancer immunity
Immune cells convert an immunosuppressive lipid into an anticancer immunity enhancer.
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Listening to communities to improve cancer care: a conversation with Dr. Brenda Adjei
Brenda Adjei, Ed.D., M.P.A., is the new Associate Director of the Office of Healthcare Delivery and Equity Research. In this Q&A, Dr. Adjei discusses her career and the importance of including underserved populations at every level of clinical trials to improve health outcomes.
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Steven Rosenberg receives the National Medal of Technology and Innovation
On October 24, 2023, President Biden awarded Steven A. Rosenberg, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of the Surgery Branch, the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for pioneering the development of immunotherapy. The award is the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement, bestowed by the president of the United States on America's leading innovators.
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Clinical trial researches therapy for squamous cell carcinomas
Vassiliki Saloura, M.D., Ph.D., Stadtman Investigator in the Thoracic and GI Malignancies Branch, is leading CCR participation in a trial to research photoimmunotherapy with imaging for adults with head and neck or cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
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New CAR T-cell therapy eliminates rhabdomyosarcoma in mice
After seeing excellent results of a CAR T-cell therapy against rhabdomyosarcoma in mice, a team of CCR researchers is preparing to test the immunotherapy in humans.
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CCR Hosts “Frontiers in Basic Immunology” Symposium
CCR hosted a two-day international symposium, titled “Frontiers in Basic Immunology,” sponsored by the NCI Center of Excellence in Immunology (CEI). The program included a lineup of presentations from NCI and worldwide academic university speakers and a lively poster session.
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Clinical trial researches radiation therapy for prostate tumors
A clinical trial led by Krishnan R. Patel, M.D., Assistant Research Physician in the Radiation Oncology Branch, is researching radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
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The ups and downs of a rare blood cancer won’t stop one resilient patient
Even with a rare cancer diagnosis and a roller-coaster ride of a journey, Luis Miguel Cruz continues to find the motivation to keep moving forward through every setback. Along the way, he has inspired and brought joy to those he has met, both in person and digitally.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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