CPRIT awards UT MD Anderson over $19 million for cancer research and faculty recruitment
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today was awarded over $19 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) in support of an impactful statewide platform for young cancer survivors, groundbreaking cancer research efforts, and faculty recruitment and training programs.
“We are grateful to CPRIT for their continued funding and steadfast support of our mission,” said Albert Koong, M.D.,...
Novel CAR T cell therapy developed by UT MD Anderson researchers moves into clinical studies
The novel therapy targets CD94+ relapsed or refractory T/NK cell lymphomas
UT MD Anderson received Investigational New Drug clearance from the...
UT MD Anderson appoints Kim Slusser as chief nurse executive
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the appointment of Kim Slusser, Ph.D., R.N., as the institution’s inaugural...
UT MD Anderson establishes Center for Cellular Language Intelligence with $10 million gift from Peggy and Carl Sewell
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a $10 million gift from Peggy and Carl Sewell to establish the Center for Cellular Language Intelligence, a groundbreaking new research center created to understand the behavior of cancer cells at an unprecedented resolution, enabling earlier cancer detection, smarter prevention and more...
AACR: Jennifer Wargo, M.D., elected Fellow of the AACR Academy
Jennifer Wargo, M.D., professor of Surgical Oncology and Genomic Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson...
AACR: Immunotherapy pioneer James P. Allison, Ph.D., honored with Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research
James P. Allison, Ph.D., Regental professor and chair of Immunology, vice president of immunobiology and founding director of the James P....
Two UT MD Anderson researchers elected AAAS Fellows
In recognition of their significant achievements to advance cancer care and research, Theresa Guise, M.D., and Stephanie S. Watowich, Ph.D...
UT MD Anderson opens new Colorectal Center to provide specialized care in healing environment
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced the opening of its new Colorectal Center, located on...
Peter WT Pisters, M.D., honored with Charles M. Balch, M.D., Distinguished Service Award from Society of Surgical Oncology
Top award from Society of Surgical Oncology honors physicians, scientists and physician-scientists who have made outstanding...
Allison Institute announces appointment of four new members
The James P. Allison Institute™ at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the appointment of...