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American Society for Investigative Pathology Features Katerina Politi, PhD, During Women in Pathology Month
The American Society for Investigative Pathology features Katerina Politi, PhD, Associate Professor of Pathology, during Women in Pathology Month.
Source: American Society for Investigative Pathology
25 May 2023
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Yale Researcher Studying How to Detect Ovarian Cancer Earlier
Dr. Stacy Malaker is using her expertise in chemistry to take a closer look at ovarian cells so she can identify a biomarker that will help detect cancerous cells sooner.
Source: NBC CT
25 May 2023
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Xuchen Zhang, MD, PhD, to Succeed Marie Robert, MD, as Director of Gastrointestinal Pathology
Xuchen Zhang, MD, PhD, Professor of Pathology, will be appointed as Director of Gastrointestinal Pathology effective July 1, succeeding Marie Robert, MD, Professor of Pathology and of Medicine (Digestive Diseases).
25 May 2023
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Dr Chiang on Frontline Treatment Combinations in ES-SCLC
Anne Chiang, MD, PhD, discusses treatment options for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
Source: OncLive
25 May 2023
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Dr Goldberg on Investigational Agents in EGFR-mutant NSCLC
Sarah Goldberg, MD, MPH, associate professor, internal medicine (medical oncology), associate director, Medical Oncology-Hematology Program, research director, Center for Thoracic Cancers, chief, Thoracic Oncology, Yale School of Medicine, discusses ongoing investigations with antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and bispecific antibodies in patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring EGFR mutations.
Source: OncLive
24 May 2023
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Blavatnik Fund for Innovation at Yale Awards $2.5 Million to 11 Faculty-Led Projects
The Blavatnik Fund for Innovation at Yale, made possible by a generous grant from the Blavatnik Family Foundation, supports Yale faculty in the commercialization of biomedical and digital health innovations.
Source: Yale Ventures
24 May 2023
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Yale New Haven Health Check: Dr. Monica Valero, Breast Surgeon at Bridgeport Hospital Discusses Breast Health Services and Breast Cancer Awareness
CT Style Host Natasha Lubczenko recently spoke with Dr. Monica Valero, Breast Surgeon at Bridgeport Hospital, who says that if you notice a change in your body, you shouldn’t wait to seek help.
Source: WTNH
23 May 2023
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Battling Self-Blame and Misconceptions About Renal Cancer as a Black American
It’s easy to fall into patterns of self-shaming with a renal cancer diagnosis. Here’s how Black Americans can reclaim their story.
Source: Every Day Health
23 May 2023
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Various Cancer Treatment Drugs Experiencing Nationwide Shortage
Dr. Daniel Petrylak, chief of genitourinary oncology at Yale Cancer Center, said some patients have had to switch between certain cancer-treating drugs while waiting for a new supply to come in. “We’re making every effort to give our patients the best possible care, but we hope in the future that this is not going to be more of a magnified problem. We have to start thinking and planning ahead as to how we can alleviate this drug crisis," Petrylak said.
Source: NBC 30
22 May 2023
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Yale researchers say customized cancer vaccine shows promise
A team of researchers at Yale Cancer Center are participating in a Moderna clinical trial that combines an immunotherapy drug known as Keytruda or Pembrolizumab with a customized vaccine created with mRNA technology compared to Keytruda alone. Dr. Thuy Tran and a team of researchers at Yale are studying the treatment in patients who have Melanoma and are at high risk for reoccurrence.
Source: Fox 61
19 May 2023
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Smilow Cancer Hospital at Guilford Welcomes Dr. Johanna LaSala
Smilow Cancer Hospital at Guilford welcomes Dr. Johanna LaSala, an experienced medical oncologist in the Connecticut community.
19 May 2023
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Dr. Mehra Golshan on CBS Radio Los Angeles
Mehra Golshan, MD, MBA, Professor of Surgery (Oncology, Breast); Executive Vice Chair, Surgery; Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Surgical Services, Smilow Cancer Hospital; Clinical Director of Center for Breast Cancer, Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center, speaks with CBS Radio Los Angeles regarding new breast cancer screening guidelines.
18 May 2023
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Smilow Wellness Workshop: Mindfulness in Nature: Awakening to Joy and Wonder Everyday
Mark Coleman MA will guide you in simple principles of mindfulness meditation and how to develop present moment attention. These are accessible and joy inspiring techniques that will allow you to be more present wherever you are, be able to stay centered in what you are doing and access joy and peace outdoors.
18 May 2023
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Xiaolei Su wins Pershing Square Sohn Prize for Cancer Research
Dr. Xiaolei Su Receives prestigious Pershing Square Sohn Prize for Cancer Research
18 May 2023
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Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital Physicians and Scientists Presenting Latest Advances at 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting
Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital scientists and clinicians will present new research at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), June 2nd to June 6th at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. This year’s scientific program will feature more than 2,900 abstracts, covering all major diseases and research areas, including breast, lung, head and neck, gynecological, prostate, and gastric cancers.
18 May 2023
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CT dermatologist: Get to know your skin
Every Monday in May is Melanoma Monday® as part of Skin Cancer Awareness month.
Source: CT Mirror
17 May 2023
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What’s the Average Cost of Breast Cancer Treatment?
Breast cancer treatment is both essential and expensive—but there are ways to lessen the financial burden.
Source: Health Central
17 May 2023
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Multi-tasking protein has potential to protect against disease
Our bodies reproduce trillions of new cells in order to grow and develop. But when our DNA divides unevenly, stress in our cells can lead to diseases such as cancer. The separation of our DNA into new cells – a process called mitosis - is carefully controlled and protected by certain proteins that scientists have yet to fully understand.
Source: Yale West Campus
17 May 2023
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Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise, But When Will It Be Ready?
A new vaccine that uses mRNA technology and that can be customized for patients with pancreatic cancer has shown promising results in a small new study.
Source: Very Well Health
17 May 2023
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Yale Scientist Receives Pershing Square Sohn Prize for Young Investigators in Cancer Research
Xiaolei Su, PhD, Assistant Professor of Cell Biology and a member of the Cancer Immunology (CI) Research Program at Yale Cancer Center has been awarded a Pershing Square Sohn Prize for Young Investigators in Cancer Research.
Source: Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance
17 May 2023