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Massey researchers first to develop comprehensive models of ‘seeds and soil’ to combat the spread of breast cancer metastasis
Scientists at VCU Massey Cancer Center have identified key biological pathways that regulate the spread of tumor cells to vital organs. These findings might have a significant influence on the development of new therapies that slow or prevent breast cancer metastasis.
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Discovery of new gene regulation process sheds light on how to improve cancer therapies
By restoring the expression of a protein involved in the process, doctors might be able to increase the effectiveness of common cancer treatments.
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Massey researcher awarded $5.4 million to investigate novel therapies for liver cancer
Devanand Sarkar, Ph.D., has received two grants from the National Cancer Institute to study potential treatments for the most common type of liver cancer.
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Former director of oncology nursing establishes fund to advance nursing research
Tina Bachas (B.S.’90/HP; M.B.A.’91/B), who began her nursing career on the MCV Campus in the late 1960s, and her husband, Warren Fry, recently established the Tina L. Bachas Oncology Nursing Research Award. Suzanne Ameringer, Ph.D., RN, was honored as the inaugural recipient and will use the funding to advance her research on symptom management for adolescent and young adult cancer patients.
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Massey experts discuss innovative cancer research and care at VCU Health seminar series
Massey physician-researchers discuss their efforts to more effectively prevent, detect, treat and, ultimately, cure cancer at three seminars:
- Thursday, Aug. 29: Using the body’s immune system to fight cancer
- Thursday, Sept. 12: How cellular immunotherapies are changing treatment for blood cancers
- Tuesday, Oct. 8: A collaborative approach to reducing health disparities among breast cancer patients
All are from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Kelly Education Center. Seminars are free and open to the public, but registration is recommended.
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