UT MD Anderson honors visionary leadership of Dr. Peter Pisters following retirement announcement; shares transition plans
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today is recognizing the exceptional leadership of Peter WT Pisters, M.D., president, following his announced plan to retire from UT MD Anderson to focus on the next chapter of his career. The UT System Board of Regents and Chancellor John M. Zerwas, M.D., have named Jeffrey E. Lee, M.D., interim president, effective immediately. Pisters will work with Lee on a thoughtful transition through...
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...
MD Anderson and SOPHiA GENETICS announce strategic collaboration to accelerate AI-driven precision oncology
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and SOPHiA GENETICS today announced a strategic collaboration that unites SOPHiA GENETICS...
Leading cancer research centers reinforce importance of safe and effective HPV vaccination to prevent cancer
62 NCI-designated cancer centers, leading national organizations and the University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center jointly endorse statement
Nationally, HPV vaccination coverage has stagnated, falling short of national goals
Today, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, along with 61 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Centers, leading national organizations and the University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive...
MD Anderson and Phoenix SENOLYTIX announce strategic cross-licensing agreement to enhance inducible switch technologies for cell and gene therapies
Agreement focuses on rimiducid, an agent used to activate certain safety switch technologies in cell therapies
Phoenix receives a supply of...
MD Anderson and TOPPAN Holdings announce strategic alliance to co-develop organoid technology for evaluating cancer treatments
3D cell culture technology may allow researchers to rapidly test a variety of treatments directly on patient biopsies
Teams will evaluate technology...
UT MD Anderson and Texas Children’s Hospital announce $150 million gift from Kinder Foundation to launch Kinder Children’s Cancer Center
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Hospital today announced a $150 million gift from Kinder Foundation...
MD Anderson and UT Austin launch joint initiative to advance breakthroughs in cancer research
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and The University of Texas at Austin have launched a joint initiative, the Collaborative...
UT MD Anderson and Texas Children’s Hospital Announce Joint Venture to End Childhood Cancer
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Hospital have announced a transformational collaboration dedicated...
MD Anderson and Myriad Genetics form strategic alliance to evaluate clinical utility of Myriad’s molecular residual disease assay
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Myriad Genetics, Inc. today announced a five-year strategic alliance to accelerate the...