Casey Graves appointed general manager of clinical solutions at ConcertAI

America needs a new blueprint for the National Cancer Program
First step: Develop Version 2.0 of Paul Calabresi’s “Cancer at a Crossroads”

Recently, a friend lent me a copy of a decades-old report, and by old, I mean a classic.

April 10, 2026

California state-funded institute scraps selection process that put cancer projects at a disadvantage
Cancer researchers are resubmitting applications to the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, a state agency tasked with awarding billions of dollars of scientific funding for stem cell and gene therapy, has rescinded a controversial policy that was disrupting the flow of funding to cancer research.

Ulrich Steidl named director of Montefiore Einstein CCC

Ulrich G. Steidl was named director of the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center and vice president of cancer medicine at Montefiore Einstein. He has acted as interim director of MECCC, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, since late 2025.

April 10, 2026

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Christian Capitini named director of UW Carbone Cancer Center

Christian Capitini, an expert in the treatment and research of childhood cancers, was named director of the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center. Capitini has served as acting director of the cancer center since December 2024.

April 10, 2026

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Wafik El-Deiry steps down as director of Brown’s Legorreta Cancer Center

Wafik S. El-Deiry is stepping down as director of the Legorreta Cancer Center at Brown University and as associate dean of oncologic sciences in the Division of Biology and Medicine, effective June 30. He was appointed founding director of the Cancer Center at Brown University in 2019.

April 10, 2026

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Nancy Lewis named chief scientific officer of NCCN

Nancy L. Lewis was named chief scientific officer of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Lewis will assume the role in May.

April 10, 2026

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Casey Graves appointed general manager of clinical solutions at ConcertAI

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America needs a new blueprint for the National Cancer Program
First step: Develop Version 2.0 of Paul Calabresi’s “Cancer at a Crossroads”

California state-funded institute scraps selection process that put cancer projects at a disadvantage
Cancer researchers are resubmitting applications to the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Ulrich Steidl named director of Montefiore Einstein CCC

Christian Capitini named director of UW Carbone Cancer Center

Wafik El-Deiry steps down as director of Brown’s Legorreta Cancer Center

Nancy Lewis named chief scientific officer of NCCN

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Casey Graves appointed general manager of clinical solutions at ConcertAI

YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN

America needs a new blueprint for the National Cancer ProgramFirst step: Develop Version 2.0 of Paul Calabresi’s “Cancer at a Crossroads”

California state-funded institute scraps selection process that put cancer projects at a disadvantageCancer researchers are resubmitting applications to the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Ulrich Steidl named director of Montefiore Einstein CCC

Christian Capitini named director of UW Carbone Cancer Center

Wafik El-Deiry steps down as director of Brown’s Legorreta Cancer Center

Nancy Lewis named chief scientific officer of NCCN

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America needs a new blueprint for the National Cancer Program
First step: Develop Version 2.0 of Paul Calabresi’s “Cancer at a Crossroads”

California state-funded institute scraps selection process that put cancer projects at a disadvantage
Cancer researchers are resubmitting applications to the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine