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    ASCO: UT MD Anderson faculty honored as 2026 Special Award recipients

    May 27, 2026

    Sharon Giordano will receive the Gianni Bonadonna Breast Cancer Award for significant contributions to breast cancer care and research  Eduardo Vilar-Sanchez will receive the ASCO-American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Award for his work to advance impactful cancer prevention research

    In honor of their outstanding contributions to oncology, Sharon Giordano, M.D., chair of Breast Medical Oncology, and Eduardo Vilar-Sanchez, M.D...

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    UT MD Anderson appoints Kim Slusser as chief nurse executive

    BY McKenna Waldrop

    April 29, 2026

    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the appointment of Kim Slusser, Ph.D., R.N., as the institution’s inaugural...

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    AACR: Jennifer Wargo, M.D., elected Fellow of the AACR Academy

    BY McKenna Waldrop

    April 13, 2026

    Jennifer Wargo, M.D., professor of Surgical Oncology and Genomic Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson...

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    Two UT MD Anderson researchers elected AAAS Fellows

    March 26, 2026

    In recognition of their significant achievements to advance cancer care and research, Theresa Guise, M.D., and Stephanie S. Watowich, Ph.D., from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

    This honor ranks among the highest distinctions in the scientific research community. Since 1874, AAAS has recognized leading scientists who...

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    New biomarker may guide best use of KRAS inhibitors in lung cancer

    BY McKenna Waldrop

    May 28, 2025

    Lung cancer patients with high TTF-1 expression had improved survival outcomes following treatment with the KRAS inhibitor, sotorasib...

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    MD Anderson breaks ground on new Sugar Land location

    BY McKenna Waldrop

    March 31, 2025

    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today broke ground on a new 470,000-square-foot facility in Sugar Land, bringing a range...

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    MD Anderson Research Highlights for January 22, 2025

    BY McKenna Waldrop

    January 22, 2025

    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention...

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    Jennifer Bickel, M.D., named MD Anderson Vice President and Chief Wellness Officer

    BY McKenna Waldrop

    November 01, 2024

    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the selection of Jennifer Bickel, M.D., as the institution’s inaugural vice...

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    MD Anderson expands arts experience program to enhance healing and well-being for patients

    BY McKenna Waldrop

    October 23, 2024

    As part of its ongoing commitment to patient comfort and healing, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a new...

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