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 chief nurse executive (CNE), effective May 1.
As CNE, Slusser will serve as the enterprise-wide leader of more than 5,400 nurses, fostering a shared vision for high-quality nursing care. She will oversee strategic initiatives spanning clinical practice, operations, quality, safety, emergency...
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...
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. Allison Institute™ at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, will be honored with the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026. The distinguished honor recognizes Allison’s lifelong contributions to...
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...
“The Journey to End Cancer: From Cause to Cure” exhibition launches national tour with MD Anderson as presenting sponsor
Innovative exhibit highlights breakthroughs and brings cancer science to life through dynamic animation, interactive games and more
Exhibition...
Institute for Data Science in Oncology announces new focus-area lead for advancing data science to reduce public cancer burden
The Institute for Data Science in Oncology (IDSO) at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the appointment of...