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Predicting Immunotherapy Response in Head and Neck Cancer

Spotlighting new research from the Momen-Heravi lab on immunotherapy response in head and neck cancer and other solid tumor types.

Topic

Immunotherapy
FDA Now Requires Mammogram Patients be Notified about Breast Density

Source:

USA Today

In an interview with USA Today, Lauren Friedlander, MD, discusses the FDA's new requirements that providers inform patients about their breast density during mammograms.

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In the Media
A New Paradigm for Pediatric Brain Tumors

Source:

Department of Pediatrics

A team of Columbia physician-scientists have opened a trial of a noninvasive, focused ultrasound approach to open the blood-brain barrier to better treat pediatric brain tumors.

Topic

Clinical Trials
Engineered Bacteria Find Tumors, then Alert the Authorities

New research by the labs of Nicholas Arpaia, PhD, (pictured) and Tal Danino, PhD, marks a major step forward in efforts to enlist non-pathogenic bacteria to combat cancer.

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Research

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Rossella Labella, PhD, Named Inaugural Walkers Scholar to Advance Myelodysplastic Syndrome Research

March 8, 2023

The new Walkers Scholar Fellowship for MDS research has been made possible by a generous gift from Nancy and Joe Walker.

Topic

Myelodysplastic Syndromes
New Study Identifies Novel Molecular Subtypes of Head and Neck Cancer in Patients of African Ancestry

March 6, 2023

In a recent study published in Clinical Cancer Research, Dr. Flora Momen-Heravi and her team identified novel genomic alterations and molecular signatures in Black head and neck cancer patients.
Report Shows ‘Troubling’ Rise in Colorectal Cancer Among US Adults Younger than 55

Source:

CNN

March 1, 2023

CNN Health talks to Dr. Joel Gabre on the increase of colorectal cancer diagnoses among younger patients.

Topic

In the Media
Tannishtha Reya, PhD: Building a New Paradigm for Translational Cancer Research

February 28, 2023

Tannishtha Reya, PhD, is establishing the new Irving Cancer Drug Discovery Program, devoted to helping faculty accelerate research discoveries in their labs to the clinic.

Topic

Spotlight
Should Women Have Surgery to Prevent Ovarian Cancer?

Source:

CUIMC Newsroom

By Susan Conova

February 27, 2023

Dr. June Hou sheds light on physician recommendations that urge women undergoing some surgeries to have their fallopian tubes removed at the same time to prevent ovarian cancer.

Topic

Ovarian Cancer
New Study Links Gel Manicures to Increased Cancer Risk. HICCC Experts Weigh In.

February 23, 2023

HICCC experts on recent findings that underscore increased cancer risk to the use of UVA-emitting nail polish dryers and gel manicures.

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Melanoma

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