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Banished from the institute he founded, separated from his lab materials, Tom Curran sues Children’s Mercy
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Vol.51 No.14

By Claire Marie Porter

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Ira Mellman named president of research at Parker Institute

Ira Mellman was named president of research at the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.

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Vol.51 No.14

In Brief

University Hospitals Cleveland, Qure.ai collaborate on early lung cancer detection

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center has announced a collaboration with global healthcare AI company Qure.ai to deploy chest X-ray AI supporting earlier identification of lung cancers.

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Vol.51 No.13

Drugs & Targets

Exact Sciences launches the Cologuard Plus test for colorectal cancer screening

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Vol.51 No.13

News Analysis

DOD cancer research programs face 57% funding cut in year-long continuing resolution
Pancreatic, lung, kidney cancer research programs eliminated

The March 15 continuing resolution has gutted the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. The program’s funding was cut by 57%, compared to Fiscal Year 2024 levels—from $1.5 billion to $650 million.

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Vol.51 No.12

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DOD cancer research programs face 57% funding cut in year-long continuing resolution
Pancreatic, lung, kidney cancer research programs eliminated

Rathmell: We must support our junior colleagues
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