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Weill Cornell's cancer center names Dr. Jedd Wolchok director
Weill Cornell Medicine has selected Jedd Wolchok, MD, as the Meyer Director of the Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center. -
Brain tumor gene also causes childhood cancers, study finds
A gene that is responsible for the deadliest type of brain tumor is also responsible for two forms of rhabdomyosarcoma, a childhood cancer affecting soft tissue, researchers at Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health found. -
5 recent oncologist appointments at Yale Cancer Center
Here are five oncologist appointments made by Yale Cancer Center since July 13: -
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Hospital names Brian Gamble new president
Detroit-based Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Hospital selected Brian Gamble as its new president. He began his role July 4. -
How to improve access, efficiency and equity in tomorrow's cancer programs
Cancer centers around the country are reaching capacity while facing challenges such as higher-acuity patients, labor shortages and consumer-like expectations. -
10 best hospitals for cancer care, ranked by US News
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston earned the No. 1 spot on U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Hospitals for Cancer ranking released July 26. -
Wayne State University, Karmanos Cancer Institute gifted $100M for new research hub
Detroit-based Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute plan to construct a $450 million complex to further their academic and research partnership. -
6 recent moves from the nation's leading cancer centers
Here are six moves from leading cancer centers across the nation that Becker's has covered since June 24: -
UF Health 1st in Southeast to offer groundbreaking imaging device
University of Florida Health in Gainesville recently became the first site in the Southeastern U.S., and one of 42 worldwide, to house an imaging device combining extremely detailed MRI with precision radiotherapy, it said in an email to Becker's July 21. -
Dr. Howard Sandler elected president of American Society for Radiation Oncology
The American Society for Radiation Oncology appointed Howard Sandler, MD, its president-elect July 20. -
12 oncologists on the move
Twelve oncologists joined new practices or received new appointments in the last few weeks. -
Are cancer centers too test-heavy? Some studies say yes
Three studies published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that cancer centers often deviate from testing guidelines, which can lead to unnecessary screenings and complications in older adults, The New York Times reported July 17. -
MD Anderson names Dr. Donna Hansel division head of pathology and lab medicine
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center selected Donna Hansel, MD, PhD, as the new division head of pathology and laboratory medicine. She will join MD Anderson Sept. 13, according to a July 13 new release from the center. -
Biden taps 3 physicians to serve on cancer panel
President Biden on July 13 appointed three physicians to a voluntary panel tasked with advising him on overcoming barriers to cancer care and reducing cancer burden. -
Auburn Community Hospital to build $14M radiation treatment center
Auburn (N.Y.) Community Hospital was approved by the state to build a $14 million radiation treatment center, syracuse.com reported July 14. -
Children's Hospital Los Angeles part of clinical trials for neuroblastoma radiation therapy
Children's Hospital Los Angeles has begun offering a radiation drug therapy using metaiodobenzylguanidine, or MIGB, to children with high-risk neuroblastoma. -
6 recent cancer partnerships
Six recent oncology-related partnerships formed, advanced or renewed Becker's has covered since June 22: -
Cancer Center at Illinois develops groundbreaking imaging technology
Urbana, Ill.-based Cancer Center at Illinois recently developed a groundbreaking cancer imaging technology by recreating the mantis shrimp's visual system in a single device to provide physicians with clearer images for disease detection, WCIA reported July 12. -
Ludwig Cancer Research Institute appoints Dr. Pat Morin deputy scientific director
New York City-based Ludwig Cancer Research Institute named Pat Morin, PhD, its new deputy scientific director July 12.
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