Yale study supports use of metabolic therapy in breast cancer

Barcode technology could help diagnose cancer more precisely

A pathology tool created at Yale harnesses barcode technology and shows potential for use in cancer diagnoses. The technology, Patho-DBiT (pathology-compatible deterministic barcoding in tissue), was discussed in a study published Sept. 30 in the journal Cell.

October 04, 2024

Vol.50 No.37

Cancer History Project Guest Editorial

At Lung SPORE Workshop, experts reflect on the significance of discovery of EGFR mutations two decades ago

Twenty years ago, the discovery of epidermal growth factor receptor mutations as drivers of tumorigenesis and viable targets for therapeutic intervention marked the beginning of a new era in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. Since then, the field has made remarkable progress towards developing more effective targeted treatments and immunotherapies that have significantly improved patient outcomes and survival.

July 05, 2024

Vol.50 No.27

By Katerina A. Politi and Roy S. Herbst

In the Archives

The early days of EGFR: Herbst, Haber, Meyerson, Pao, Sequist present at Yale SPORE workshop

In 1998, lung cancer was the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with 160,000 deaths per year. That statistic inspired Matthew Meyerson, who would soon start working at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to specialize in lung cancer.

July 05, 2024

Vol.50 No.27

In Brief

Roy Herbst elected to Friends board of directors

Roy S. Herbst, deputy director of Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital and assistant dean for translational research at Yale School of Medicine, was elected to the Friends of Cancer Research Board of Directors.

January 12, 2024

Vol.50 No.02

In the Archives

Yale’s Richard Edelson on what got him started in research for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Richard Edelson began his career at NCI, where he was training to become a cancer immunologist.

October 27, 2023

Vol.49 No.40

Clinical Roundup

Yale scientists develop approach to strengthen CAR T cell therapy for cancer treatment

Using a new approach, Yale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine found a new way to substantially improve the effectiveness of CAR-T cell therapy.

August 04, 2023

Vol.49 No.31

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