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FDA grants orphan drug designation to Merck’s M7824 in biliary tract cancer

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The Directors: Yolanda Sanchez and Kelvin Lee talk about making cancer centers more resilient
“Diverse ecosystems are more robust than non-diverse ecosystems. That is a biological fact.”

Two lawsuits vs. Tempus raise questions about privacy of germline data in cancer RWE
“Deidentified” ≠ “deidentifiable”

Joni Nelson tells us how her background led her to pursue research that meets the needs of the community
“I’m standing on the shoulders of giants”

After a year, Stephenson institute sees a broader role in funding pancreatic cancer research, fostering collaborations
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