Cell changes around early breast cancers provide clues into why some cases become invasive
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) can become invasive breast cancer, but not all cases will progress and many patients undergo unnecessary treatments
Researchers created a detailed map of the cells surrounding DCIS, the most common form of stage 0 breast cancer
Changes linked to invasive breast cancer appear to begin earlier than previously thought
Findings could one day help doctors predict which patients need aggressive treatment and which...
Combination therapy overcomes treatment resistance in breast cancer models
Cancer cells often develop resistance to targeted therapies by using alternate pathways to survive
Targeting two alternate pathways at the same...
Zelma and William Reid commit $10 million to establish program for pancreatic cancer interception and prevention
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a $10 million commitment from longtime supporters Zelma and William Reid...
UT MD Anderson and P-Cure collaborate to advance first compact upright dual-modality proton and helium ion therapy platform
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and P-Cure Ltd. today announced a strategic alliance to advance the development and clinical validation of a next-generation particle therapy platform designed to deliver both proton and helium ion therapy from a single compact upright treatment system.
The collaboration combines UT MD Anderson's expertise in radiation oncology, particle therapy and translational cancer research...
UT MD Anderson announces historic expansion of cancer care facilities
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the historic expansion of its Texas Medical Center (TMC) campus through...
Susan Bullman receives TAMEST Mary Beth Maddox Award for breakthrough tumor microbiome research
Susan Bullman, Ph.D., associate professor of Immunology and Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer...
Allison Institute convenes leading scientists and clinicians for fourth annual scientific symposium on frontiers of immunotherapy
Annual meeting focused on immune set points andthe regulatory mechanisms shaping the next generation of cancer immunotherapies
Symposium featured...
UT MD Anderson welcomes eight new members to Board of Visitors
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is pleased to announce eight new members to its Board of Visitors (BOV), the institution...
UT MD Anderson names 2026 winners of The Brown Foundation Award for Excellence in Oncology Nursing
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center yesterday awarded Lakeisha Keller-Davis, RN, MSN, CMSRN, and Ellen C. Mullen, Ph.D., APRN-BC...
UT MD Anderson’s Albert Koong and Katy Rezvani elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Albert Koong, M.D, Ph.D., honored for advances in radiation therapy technologies and new discoveries in cancer biology
Katy Rezvani...
New funded projects from Joint Center for Computational Oncology integrate predictive digital twins to improve patient outcomes
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences and the Texas Advanced Computing...
New statewide plan aims to eliminate cervical cancer in Texas by 2032
Texas Lone Star Cervical Cancer Elimination Plan unveiled at the CPRIT 2026 Innovations Conference with the support of a statewide coalition...
Energy Transfer and Sunoco donate $2.2 million to support pediatric cancer research at UT MD Anderson
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center received a $2.2 million donation from longtime supporters Energy Transfer and its family...
UT MD Anderson and Nature to co-host conference on next-generation cancer therapeutics
In-person conference runs Oct. 6-8, 2026, with registration open until Oct. 5, 2026
Topics include next-generation cancer therapeutics and immunotherapies...
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...
UT MD Anderson honors exceptional faculty with institution's highest academic awards
HOUSTON ― The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center yesterday recognized outstanding faculty members for their exceptional contributions...
UT MD Anderson names 2026 Andrew Sabin Family Fellows
HOUSTON ― The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the newest class of Andrew Sabin Family Fellows, marking 102 fellows...
UT MD Anderson ranks No. 1 in the nation for cancer care for 12th year in a row
Ranking reflects commitment to excellence in evidence-based cancer care
Two specialties receive national rankings, and six procedures...
UT MD Anderson joins global consortium committed to eliminating cervical cancer
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced it has joined a global consortium dedicated to accelerating the elimination...
ASCO: UT MD Anderson faculty honored as 2026 Special Award recipients
Sharon Giordano will receive the Gianni Bonadonna Breast Cancer Award for significant contributions to breast cancer care and research ...
UT MD Anderson names Albert Koong, M.D., Ph.D., chief scientific officer
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced that Albert Koong, M.D., Ph.D., an internationally recognized physician-scientist...
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...
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’s Polo on the Prairie celebrates 40 years of supporting the mission to end cancer
BRECKENRIDGE, Texas ― The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's annual West Texas fundraising tradition, Polo on the Prairie, reached...
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...
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....
Dirk Nowitzki honored at UT MD Anderson’s A Conversation With a Living Legend® Dallas
Former NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki was honored Monday, March 23, during The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s&...
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...
Texas college football icons Mack Brown and R.C. Slocum lauded at MD Anderson’s A Conversation With a Living Legend® Houston
Led by college football coaching greats Mack Brown and R.C. Slocum, attendees at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer...
“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...
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...