Heidi Nelson, a colorectal surgeon from Mayo Clinic, was named medical director of Cancer Programs in the American College of Surgeons Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care.
The American Cancer Society recognized John Ruckdeschel, director of the University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Institute and professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology, for his work and his continuing support of the ACS.
The Susan G. Komen organization has awarded a $600,000 research grant to Carlos Arteaga, director of the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and associate dean of oncology programs at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology has presented Rep. Kevin Yoder (R-KS) with the 2018 Congressional Leadership Award.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has moved into new headquarters in Plymouth Meeting, PA, near Philadelphia, from Fort Washington, PA. The new location will allow for greater hosting capacity for meetings, guests, and a growing staff.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has formed the Innovative Immunotherapy Alliance S.A., the first-ever biotech venture between the U.S. and Cuba.
The European Society for Medical Oncology has announces four distinguished oncology professionals who will receive its annual awards during the ESMO 2018 Congress in Munich. The awardees are:xxx:moreJean-Charles SoriaJean-Charles Soria, an international
M. Michele Blackwood was named chief of breast surgery at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.
Subha Madhavan was named chief data scientist and director of its new Office for Health Data Science and Informatics at Georgetown University Medical Center.
AbbVie announced a donation of $5 million to Family Reach to support the organization's efforts to alleviate the financial burden of cancer on pediatric patients and families across the United States.
